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The white man’s disease?
With all of the controversy regarding President Trump’s use of the term “China virus” (which he recently discontinued), people have overlooked the extent to which the epidemic has recently gone from being primarily an East Asian problem to a Western problem. You may have seen graphs showing incidence by country, using circles of varying sizes. […] The post The white man’s disease? appeared first on Econlib.
Why the Stimulus Bill As Written Will Keep Unemployment High
It will increase weekly unemployment benefits by $600 and keep the unemployment rate high. The economic aid package that Senate Democrats are currently negotiating with the White House includes a significant expansion of unemployment benefits for Americans who have lost jobs or been furloughed due to the coronavirus crisis. But it’s not quite what Senate […] The post Why the Stimulus Bill As Written Will Keep Unemployment High appeared first on Econlib.
What Scientific Consensus?
Over at Marginal Revolution this morning, Tyler Cowen writes: For instance, some scientists have told me that at some point, if the virus is widespread enough, there is no choice but to let it burn its way through the population (not saying we are there yet, probably not according to the consensus of experts […] The post What Scientific Consensus? appeared first on Econlib.
It’s the Thought that Counts: A Review of Stephen Davies’ The Wealth Explosion, Part Two– The Davies Difference: Elite Buy-in
Click here to read Part 1 of this review. The Davies Difference: Elite Buy-in The first part of this review ended with the observation that what Deirdre McCloskey sees as vital for the kind of “wealth explosion” that she and Davies discuss is the reorientation of human perception away from an earlier focus upon […] The post It’s the Thought that Counts: A Review of Stephen Davies’ The Wealth Explosion, Part Two– The Davies Difference: Elite Buy-in appeared first on Econlib.
FOX: Walmart, Publix Among Grocery Stores Installing Plexiglass Barriers, Social Distancing Markers Amid Outbreak
Major grocery stores like Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, Publix, and others are adding plexiglass barriers to keep customers and employees safe during the coronavirus outbreak. Both Walmart and Kroger shared that supermarkets would be adding temporary plexiglass sneeze guards to pharmacy lanes and checkout counters. On Tuesday, Walmart confirmed that all locations across the country will […] The post FOX: Walmart, Publix Among Grocery Stores Installing Plexiglass Barriers, Social Distancing Markers Amid Outbreak appeared first on Health Nut News.
Daily COVID-19 update: the premier says there is no price-gouging
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Seventeen new cases of COVID-19 were identified in Nova Scotia on Tuesday, bringing the total to 58. All the new cases are either travel-related or related to earlier travel-related cases. One person remains in hospital, and the rest are self-isolating at home. Two people who […]
El Jones interviews a prisoner at Burnside about what it’s like to be in jail during a pandemic
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. The prisoner El Jones spoke with last week provides an update on the situation at the Burnside jail. What’s happening in Burnside right now? Things are starting to deteriorate in here. Programs, resources, everything’s basically becoming non-existent. Have any health officials been in to talk […]
Postal workers are worried about their safety
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Postal workers in the province are fearful and expressing concerns that Canada Post isn’t doing enough to protect their safety as they continue working through this pandemic. “There are people calling here crying. They have to go to work to get paid, but they’re worried […]
What will be the cost of a great depression?
“Federal and state governments are making a massive gamble about a little-understood new virus. They may not only be betting our entire economy, but our nation’s future. Thus it’s imperative that they not make foolish choices.” click here
How Austerity and Anti-immigrant Politics Left Italy Exposed
As the viral blitzkrieg rolls across one European border after another, it seems to have a particular enmity for Italy. The country’s death toll has passed China’s, and scenes from its hospitals look like something out of Dante’s imagination.
Can Bernie Break From His Hamlet Complex?
From the Strategic Culture Foundation The fact that America needs a major change in healthcare is indisputable, and Bernie Sanders has made a career promoting the idea that socialism may not be antagonistic to the American way of life in the modern era. As the fear of a new pandemic spreads through the global psyche, […] More The post Can Bernie Break From His Hamlet Complex? appeared first on The Duran.
White House Coronavirus Task Force Briefing – 5:00pm Livestream
The White House is holding the daily update for COVID-19 information and press availability today at 5:00pm ET. Livestreams below: White House Livestream Link – Fox Business Livestream – PBS Livestream . .
Watch: Russian military infection specialists heading for coronavirus-plagued northern Italy
Russian military specialists who arrived in Italy to help with the fight against coronavirus are heading towards the north of the country, which has been affected by the deadly epidemic the worst. The convoy, composed of 22 trucks and other vehicles, set off for the northern Italian city of Bergamo early on Wednesday. The convoy, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed Libyan forces take advantage of ceasefire to launch big operation
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 P.M.) – The spokesman for the Turkish-backed Al-Wefaq government forces, Colonel Tayyar Muhammad Qanunu, announced the results of a successful operation to capture several areas around Al-Wataya Airbase. Qanunu said in a press statement that “the operation led to the arrest of a number of Haftar’s militants and mercenaries,” pointing to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Ansarallah forces threaten Saudi Arabia, UAE with new missile systems
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:50 P.M.) – The spokesman for the Ansrallah-aligned Yemeni armed forces, Brigadier Yahya Sare’a, announced that the group conducted tests with their new missile systems. “We announce that the Yemeni armed forces have successfully conducted new experiments on missile systems, which will be unveiled, and there are missile systems that will enter service […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Over 150 Turkish-backed Syrian militants killed in Libya: monitor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:40 P.M.) – The death toll for the Turkish-backed Syrian militants killed in Libya has exceeded 150, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on Wednesday. Citing activist reports, the SOHR said that the total number of Syrian militants killed is 151, with the majority of these casualties coming from the Al-Mu’tasim […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia comes to Syria’s aid amid coronavirus outbreak
A cargo ship operated by the Russian Navy passed through Turkey’s Bosphorus strait en route to Syria on Tuesday loaded with ambulances, Reuters said. The Dvinitsa-50 ship, part of Russia’s auxiliary fleet, was reportedly carrying at least three military ambulances along with a shipping container on its deck. Russia operates a naval facility at Tartus […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syria announces 5th coronavirus case
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – The Syrian government announced the registration of the fifth infection of the coronavirus, as the total cases continue to increase. According to the Syrian Health Ministry, the total number of new cases has risen to five, with four of the cases coming on Wednesday. The ministry said that the fifth […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran’s IRGC begins large-scale coronavirus disinfection operation: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps of Iran (IRGC) began disinfection operations aimed at combating the coronavirus in Tehran on Wednesday, as part of a nationwide biological defence exercise. The military manoeuvres are being carried out in 3,000 locations across the country amid fears among the government that the COVID-19 outbreak […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Let's Try Not to Get on Each Other's Nerves
As it always happens during times of crisis, we see the best and worst of humanity. For every video we see of women fist-fighting over toilet paper, we see a story about a family somewhere giving away free rolls. For every time we hear some sociopath billionaire or another snarling at us to get back to work, there's another voice of reason telling us to do sensible things like shelter in place and observe these emergency measures for the common good. So I don't see humankind descending into the Randian nightmare of Objectivism, where people act purely out of self interest.... more »
"While Keynesianism remains a favourite policy prescription for politicians eager to appear as salvific heroes in times of need, it is untenable as a serious idea to stimulate anything except our national debt." #QotD
*"In light of [its] numerous historical blunders, it is a wonder anyone takes Keynesian fiscal policy seriously anymore. Yet policymakers and politicians remain wedded to the model, as the current fury to rush through spending packages attests.... **We must not be fooled into believing that [humanitarian] relief serves as economic 'stimulus'....* * "Keynesian policy fails for the simple reason that it targets the wrong problem. Production drives economic growth and creates an equal flow of demand. Demand is thus the consequence of production, not the other way around.* * "Suc... more »
Coronavirus: How Soon We Forget – Same Playbook, Different Virus
I have been sitting back, listening to and watching the crushing plan “they” have designed for us. I have been viewing this fiasco through the lens of history. I wrote this article to give you some perspective. I couldn’t help but think when this COVID19 blitz started, “How soon we forget…” Over the last three weeks, unless you have been cloistered in a monastery in Tibet, you have been bombarded with at least 2.1 billion media mentions regarding a new form of coronavirus that has spread rapidly around the world. As a comparison, when Ebola was in the news last year, it received a ... more »
SLIDESHOW: Keep your marijuana business afloat during a crisis
SLIDESHOW: Keep your marijuana business afloat during a crisis is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
COVID-19 might delay Maine’s adult-use cannabis launch beyond June
The long-awaited launch of Maine’s recreational marijuana market could be delayed further because of the coronavirus, according to a memo from state regulators. Earlier this month, a state agency projected that the first adult-use marijuana shops would open in June, three months later than the initial forecast. But now that timetable may be overly optimistic. “Several communities […] COVID-19 might delay Maine’s adult-use cannabis launch beyond June is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
WHAT DO YOU THINK, DAD-TO-BE?
As you may know, The Federalist has published a recommendation by a doctor from Portland, Oregon, named Douglas A. Perednia that young people be taken to parties where they can be deliberately infected with the covid-19 coronavirus. It is time to think outside the box and seriously consider... controlled voluntary infection (CVI). CVI involves allowing people at low risk for severe complications to deliberately contract COVID-19 in a socially and medically responsible way so they become immune to the disease. People who are immune cannot pass on the disease to others. If CVI were ... more »
Where Is Teaching's Dr. Fauci?
There are Dr. Fauci fan clubs already thriving around the country, in honor of the physician who has managed to thread the thorny needle that is being a nation's medical guide in these challenging times. He's a trusted voice, an expert in his field. He's a reminder that "leading US physician" is a thing, like the Surgeon General is a thing. So where is the Dr. Fauci for teaching? This came up in a discussion about nationalizing health care when one person observed that it could end up as disaster, like having Betsy DeVos in charge of education. Education is different, I pointed out... more »
"Back in the U.S.S.A: Their “Plan” Is to Rescue the 1%"
*"Back in the U.S.S.A:* *Their “Plan” Is to Rescue the 1%"* by David Stockman "It is a popular delusion that the government wastes vast amounts of money through inefficiency and sloth. Enormous effort and elaborate planning are required to waste this much money." –P.J. O’Rourke, "Parliament of Whores: A Lone Humorist Attempts to Explain the Entire U.S. Government" (1991) "Well, it’s done… it’s done, and there’s not much we can do about it now. According to my old colleague Larry Kudlow, it’s a $6 trillion “stimulus,” counting this fiscal mess from Capitol Hill and the White House on... more »
Three Billion People Are Now Under Lockdown
Countries and territories with confirmed new coronavirus cases and deaths (AFP Photo) *AFP: **Three billion under lockdown as UN warns virus threatens humanity* United Nations (United States) (AFP) - More than three billion people are living under lockdown measures to stem the spread of the killer coronavirus that the United Nations warned Wednesday is threatening all of humanity. As the global death toll soared past 20,000 Spain joined Italy in seeing its number of fatalities overtake China, where the virus first emerged just three months ago. "COVID-19 is threatening the whole o... more »
When Stereotyping Is A Screen For Genocide
If you take out the words “tribal” and “Indian” all you have left are a group of patients fighting a federal government agency for the right to health care. That’s what stereotyping does. It blinds people to getting to the heart of the matter. It puts an extra burden on the people and lets a government agency get away with violations of federal laws. This is exactly what is happening to Donna Gilbert, Julie Mohney, and the author as we happen to be Native American Indians fighting the United States Indian Health Service and their illegal contract with an information agency that carr... more »
The Clairvoyant Ruling Class [“Scenarios for the Future of Technology & International Development” 2010 Report]
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"This report is crucial reading for anyone interested in creatively considering the multiple, divergent ways in which our world could evolve." — Judith Rodin, President of the Rockefeller Foundation The post The Clairvoyant Ruling Class [“Scenarios for the Future of Technology & International Development” 2010 Report] appeared first on Wrong Kind of Green.
What’s in the Department of Justice’s Proposals to Congress for Addressing Issues Created by the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Attorney General William Barr addresses at crowd at the White House Rose Garden, July 11, 2019 (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead/https://flic.kr/p/2gxh5RU/Public Domain/https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/) On Tuesday, the *New York Times* made public a package of legislative proposals the Department of Justice submitted to Capitol Hill and reported by *Politico* on March 21. It is unclear whether any of these proposals will become law, but members of Congress are reportedly considering some—and outright rejecting others. It is especially unclear if an... more »
Fight Coronavirus with Global Warming
An important study of our experience with the covid19 pandemic shows that warmer, more humid weather works against transmission of the disease. The paper is High Temperature and High Humidity Reduce the Transmission of COVID-19 by Jingyuan Wang, Ke Tang, Kai Feng and Weifeng Lv. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Abstract: This paper investigates how […]
"Life, In Short..."
"It is easy to overlook this thought that life just is. As humans we are inclined to feel that life must have a point. We have plans and aspirations and desires. We want to take constant advantage of the intoxicating existence we've been endowed with. But what's life to a lichen? Yet it's impulse to exist, to be, is every bit as strong as ours- arguably even stronger. If I were told that I had to spend decades being a furry growth on a rock in the woods, I believe I would lose the will to go on. Lichens don't. Like virtually all living things, they will suffer any hardship, endure ... more »
"Covid-19 Pandemic, Economy Updates PM 3/25/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic, Economy **Updates AM 3/25/20" * *- Frequently **Updated**"* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ - *https://www.zerohedge.com/* ○ - *https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/*
Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In The U.S. -- News Updates March 25, 2020
*Daily Mail:* *US coronavirus death toll hits more than 780 after a rise of 190 in just one day - the biggest jump to date - with 54,905 total cases and an infection rate worse than Italy* * Total cases number of cases in US now stands at 54,905 as of Tuesday evening * Experts say the spike is yet to come and the crisis will last for months, at least * On Tuesday alone, more than 8,000 new positive cases were confirmed * Across the US 175 million people living in 17 states have been urged to stay home * New York is by far the worst affected state in the country, with 25,665 cases ... more »
Sinai and Philadelphia: Two Dead-Hand Problems, and a Common Solution
With Passover coming soon, Tablet Magazine has published a little essay I've written called *Sinai and Philadelphia*. The essay offers a perspective on something shared between the ritual of the Passover Seder and the practice (if not the normal official theory) of originalist interpretation in American constitutional law. You can find the essay here.
'A lot of babies, and a lot of divorces': The reality of working from home as a couple
Our lives are changing dramatically because of coronavirus, and for many couples the distinction between work and life is getting blurry. Here's some real-world advice for keeping your cool while working from home with your partner.
Panic buying and spike in alcohol sales spark warning
Before the coronavirus crisis, experts say young people drank less — but that's about to change, with people being removed from their normal day-to-day lives.
'I've never seen it this quiet': Coronavirus prompts mass exodus in Queensland's business and tourism hubs
Brisbane's CBD and several of the state's tourism hotspots now resemble ghost towns as stricter measures are enforced due to coronavirus concerns leaving normally bustling hubs empty.
Brisbane couple in Barcelona reveal what life is like in coronavirus lockdown
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Confined to their apartment in Barcelona — a city in lockdown — Andrew Burden and Ali Cameron watch the number of coronavirus cases in Spain climb and hope Australians will take advantage of the critical head start they have.
Online guitar tutorials, Skype drum lessons: Why COVID-19 won't stop the music
With festivals cancelled, tour buses parked, and live music venues shut, top entertainers and producers go online to share their expertise with keen self-isolating students.
Coronavirus confusion reigns as patients told they can exit quarantine without negative tests
One man is turned away from a COVID-19 test before testing positive at a private hospital, while a fashion model is told to exit quarantine despite not being tested again to confirm she is no longer contagious.
Takeaway liquor gets green light to keep bar and restaurant sector afloat
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Small bar and restaurant owners who fear coronavirus could spell the end of their businesses express support for new measures in SA allowing them to sell takeaway alcohol.
'They declined me immediately': Not everyone has a safety net in this growing unemployment crisis
One is out of work for the first time in 20 years, one has lost her link to Australia, one can't access the social safety net. This is the reality of the coronavirus unemployment crisis in Canberra.
Nigel's riverfront property dream turned into a nightmare, he says he just wants 'fair' compensation
Nigel Lazenby always dreamed of owning a house with river frontage, but that turned into a nightmare when a landslip wrecked his and other homes along the Tamar River in 2016. Now, Nigel is one of a group of owners who just want "fair" compensation.
Live: NSW Now: Supermarkets and pharmacies can trade 24/7, Sydney ferry companies sack 180 staff
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*MORNING BRIEFING:* The NSW Government cuts red tape around operating hours for supermarkets and pharmacies to improve access to products, while two Sydney ferry operators lay off all casual workers due to service cuts.
Patients already being shuffled in Canberra hospitals to prepare for coronavirus surge
More ventilators, squeezing intensive care beds wherever they will fit, and cancelling surgeries — how Canberra's hospitals are preparing for the coronavirus.
Live: New coronavirus closures now in force, Government expands testing criteria
Stage 2 restrictions are now in force as authorities vow to crack down on those flouting self-isolation and social-distancing guidelines. Follow live.
Where Australia fits into the global coronavirus picture
Tim Leslie, Colin Gourlay, Joshua Byrd, Catherine Hanrahan, Simon Elvery, Matt Liddy And Ben Spraggon at Just In - 7 hours ago
Left unchecked, coronavirus will spread exponentially. A few countries have managed to stop it in its tracks. But how?
I've lost my job — when will I get the Coronavirus Supplement?
With many Australians' work set to dry up in coming weeks, many are wanting answers on when financial help will arrive. Here's what you need to know.
What We Can Learn From A Pandemic “Tabletop Exercise”?
Event 201, a disaster simulation exercise took place in October 2019, but many aspects of the simulation ring true today. The coronavirus pandemic; new public-private partnerships; travel bans; markets in freefall; a wartime footing; and flooding the information zone. That the video sponsors are now some of the central actors in the real-world crisis only amplifies the simulation’s significance. The post What We Can Learn From A Pandemic “Tabletop Exercise”? appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Left Continues Attack on Guns Under “Cover” of Virus Crisis
[image: left-continues-attack-on-guns-under-cover-of-virus-crisis] While most Americans are thinking about a deadly virus or the imploding economy (caused directly by government action), left-wing members of Congress are still targeting the right of Americans to keep and bear arms.
Iranian “Experts”: Coronavirus May Be American “Ethnic Weapon” That Targets Iranians, Chinese
[image: iranian-experts-coronavirus-may-be-american-ethnic-weapon-that-targets-iranians-chinese] The Wuhan flu may be a bio-weapon, the latest theory goes — but not one that might have somehow escaped from the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Instead, the claim is that the disease was created in American “bio-terrorism” labs and designed as an “ethnic weapon” that targets the genome of Iranians and Chinese, according to news outlet MEMRI.
Omar: Seize Hospitals for “Duration of the Virus.” Only the Duration?”
[image: omar-seize-hospitals-for-duration-of-the-virus-only-the-duration] Representative Ilhan Omar tweeted support for nationalizing every hospital in the country until the Chinese Virus pandemic ends.
Trump: “Our Country Wants To Go Back to Work.... Our People Want To Go Back to Work.”
[image: trump-our-country-wants-to-go-back-to-work-our-people-want-to-go-back-to-work] During a town hall with Fox News, President Trump said he would “love to have the country opened up and raring to go by Easter,” which is on April 12 this year.
Los Angeles Sheriff Forced to Reverse Order Hours After Forcing Gun Store Closures
[image: los-angeles-sheriff-forced-to-reverse-order-hours-after-forcing-gun-store-closures] The Los Angeles County sheriff has reversed his decision to order deputies to close gun shops after the county’s lawyer said the shops could remain open.
Spain Now Has The World's Second Highest Tally Of Coronavirus Deaths
This graph shows the total number of deaths from coronavirus in Spain, Italy, Britain and China. The death toll in Spain has risen rapidly and today became the second-highest in the world, overtaking China where the outbreak began *Daily Mail:** Spain has world's second highest tally of coronavirus deaths after seeing its biggest daily rise yet – 738 – to reach 3,434, overtaking China* * Spain reported 738 new deaths today, bringing the total from 2,696 to 3,434 * The figure is now higher than the 3,285 people who have died in mainland China * Spain's total number of cases also... more »
One Nation, Under God, Indivisible….
Americans doing, what Americans are known to do… …No American stands alone.
Montenegro Moves Onto Next Phase of Highway Project and Further Into China’s Debt Trap
*Austin Doehler* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] While China and Đukanović may greatly benefit from this highway deal, the Montenegrin people will undoubtedly be feeling its negative repercussions for years, if not decades, to come. According to recent reports, the controversial highway designed to connect the Montenegrin port city of Bar with the Serbian capital of Belgrade has advanced into its next phase of construction. The government of Montenegro contracted the Chinese state-owned enterprise China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) to construct this highway, which bega... more »
America Must Have a 'Regime Collapse' Strategic Goal for Iran
*Michael Makovsky* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] One cannot know when that spark will arrive in Iran, but it is incumbent upon the United States to hasten its coming, so that that evil regime collapses, as Soviet rule did, and like all evil regimes eventually do. The longer it takes, the more lives will be endangered and the more U.S. interests threatened. As Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated ten days after the drone strike that killed Iran’s Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani, “We have re-established deterrence.” Still, he correctly acknowledged, “we know it’s not everla... more »
Thanks, Coronavirus: Disney+ Posted a 212% Increase in U.S. Sign-Ups
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * Streaming is all the rage thanks to everyone being stuck at home. With so many Americans at home, it's been a clear boon to streaming services, which offer thousands of hours of content for homebound people to enjoy, sometimes while they work. Now, a new report says that most of the major streaming services have seen big subscriber gains from the quarantines - although it appears that some have benefited more than others. According to data from the analytics firm Antenna, which was first reported by Forbes, the services benefited in a major way. ... more »
YouTube Cuts Streaming Quality Thanks to Coronavirus (But You Can Get Around It)
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * The streaming giant, which is owned by Google parent company Alphabet, will make the move in the coming days, putting videos in standard definition as a default. Users, however, will be able to switch to HD manually. Several major tech giants, including Netflix, Apple, Amazon, Sony and Google, announced last week that they were going to reduce streaming quality in Europe, following a request by the European Union to stabilize the Internet in the territory. With larger-than-usual amounts of people at home and using streaming there, European Commiss... more »
Will Donald Trump Follow Herbert Hoover or FDR's Path?
*Hunter DeRensis* *History, * Herbert Hoover and Franklin Roosevelt had largely the same prescriptions to solve the depression, including bank holidays, drastically increased spending, public works projects. So why did Roosevelt defeat Hoover in 1932 by a large margin, but Roosevelt was able to win in a landslide in 1936 when the economy was no better off? The United States’ economy, the primary engine of the world’s growth and innovation, has been shut down. The coronavirus pandemic, which is infecting Americans at an exponential rate, has led to the mass closure of business an... more »
U.S. Military to Postpone Promotions Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * While millions of Americans now are being told to stay home and to maintain social distance during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, for those in the U.S. military it is very much business as usual. However, those serving in the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy will have to wait for any upcoming promotions. While millions of Americans now are being told to stay home and to maintain social distance during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, for those in the U.S. military it is very much business as usual. However, those serving in the U.S. Army, U.S. A... more »
The Coronavirus Could Create A Massive EU Debt Crisis (Think Italy)
*Desmond Lachman* *economy, * In 2012, in the midst of an Italian sovereign debt crisis, Mario Draghi saved the Euro by famously saying that the European Central Bank (ECB) would do whatever it took to keep the Euro intact. Today, with Italy at the epicenter of the world coronavirus epidemic, it would seem to be only a matter of time before the durability of the Euro is again tested by another full-blown Italian sovereign debt crisis. In 2012, in the midst of an Italian sovereign debt crisis, Mario Draghi saved the Euro by famously saying that the European Central Bank (ECB) wou... more »
Putin Slept In It: Meet Russia’s Delta-Class Block IV Ballistic Missile Submarine
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * And other strange facts about this submarine. The Delta-class IV submarines have quite a few unique distinctions under their belts. For better or for worse, none of them are due to success in combat or even events of military importance. Here are the odd distinctions of Russia’s Delta-class Block IV submarines. *Presidents, Fires, and Satellite Launches* The K-18 Karelia, commissioned in 1989, hosted Interim Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2000. Putin witnessed exercises and slept abroad the sub. In keeping with mariner tradition, “the ritual of i... more »
Resistance is Futile: CBS All Access Uses Star Trek Picard to Offer Free Trial
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * The offer is somewhat convoluted and has been described in different ways by different media outlets. But it essentially amounts to a one-month free trial that allows those signing up to watch all of CBS All Access, and not just Picard. With the coronavirus quarantines keeping large groups of people home, streaming services are working to provide incentives to gain eyeballs, and eventually subscribers. WWE Network, earlier this week, took a large amount of historical content out from behind its paywall. Now, CBS All Access has made an offer of its... more »
5G iPhone 12 Appears on Track for Fall Release
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * Will it be a game-changer? With the novel coronavirus causing havoc on the production of the iPhone 12, many have been wondering if we would even see this new device this year. According to Bloomberg, however, it appears that many factories in China are slated to get back to work in manufacturing the iPhone 12 and at least one of the models looks like it will support 5G. Keep in mind that operations in China are still in flux and probably won’t be at full speed for the time being, as the country still hasn’t completely eradicated COVID-19. Mass... more »
Did the Trump Administration Just Throw Iran a Coronavirus Lifeline?
*Matthew Petti* *Security, * Iran is finally implementing a costly lockdown after its central bank said it could access billions of frozen dollars. The Central Bank of Iran is expecting foreign countries to release Iranian assets that had been frozen due to U.S. sanctions, in order to help the country deal with an escalating novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. U.S. sanctions have held up billions of dollars of Iran’s money in foreign bank accounts. But the coronavirus crisis, which has killed over two thousand Iranians, has prompted international calls to end the U.S.... more »
Is Now a Good Time to Buy That New iPhone or 5G Samsung Galaxy?
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * So if you'd like to buy a smartphone this month, go right ahead. But due to the lockdowns and an expected plunge in demand, don't expect to be joined by many other people. The coronavirus lockdowns are continuing, you're stuck at home, and you realize you're really not happy with the smartphone you've been using. So, is now the time to get a new one? There are decent arguments for and against. Perhaps you suddenly need to use your phone all the time for work purposes and realize that the one you have now is inadequate for what you need. If that's... more »
While America Is Distracted by the Coronavirus, Russian Planes Keep Testing American Air Defenses
*Bradley Bowman* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2009%3Anewsml_GM1E5B71HPG01&share=true] Can America keep itself on alert? As the Coronavirus crisis escalated earlier this month in the United States, Moscow repeatedly sent Tu-142 long-range reconnaissance aircraft to probe America’s homeland defenses. The incursions into the North American Aerospace Defense (NORAD) air defense identification zone (ADIZ) demonstrated Moscow’s continued aggressive policy toward the United States and underscored the need to maintain U.S. milita... more »
House Progressives Slam Pompeo and Mnuchin For Coronavirus Crisis in Iran
*Matthew Petti* *Coronavirus, * The Trump administration is pursuing maximum pressure against the Iranian economy, but it’s causing problems at home. Nine members of Congress signed a letter on Monday calling on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to “substantially suspend sanctions on Iran in a humanitarian gesture to the Iranian people” amid the growing coronavirus crisis there. The Trump administration insists that its “super-maximum economic pressure” campaign against Iran has not hampered the country’s response to COVID-19, the deadly coronav... more »
Texas’ Lieutenant Governor Says US Should Get ‘Back to Work’
“Let’s get back to work. Let’s get back to living. Let’s be smart about it,” Dan Patrick said. “And those of us who are 70 plus, we’ll take care of ourselves. But don’t sacrifice the country.”
Judge Orders Environmental Review of Dakota Access Pipeline
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg wrote that the easement approval for the pipeline remains “highly controversial” under federal environmental law.
Boko Haram Launches Attacks That Kill 92 Chadian And 70 Nigerian Soldiers
*Daily Sabah*:* Boko Haram kills 92 Chadian, 70 Nigerian soldiers in terror attacks* Boko Haram killed 92 Chadian and 70 Nigerian soldiers in two separate terror attacks, officials said Tuesday. Ninety-two soldiers were killed and 47 others injured when the insurgents attacked an army unit in Boma, a peninsula of Lake Chad, which borders Nigeria, local newspaper TchadInfo reported. President Idriss Deby Tuesday visited the site of the ambush to confirm the death toll, according to the report. Across the border, in north-eastern Nigeria, dozens of soldiers were meanwhile feared... more »
Tales From The GOP Death Cult: Onward Christian Soldiers
A new poll by Morning Consult released this morning, indicates that a huge majority of Americans support a national quarantine. There is a shocking disparity though, between Republicans and normal people on what kind of a job Trump is doing in responding to the pandemic. 56% of Republicans say he's doing an excellent job an assessment shared with only 16% of independents and 6% of Democrats. Overall, 52% of registered voters approve of the job Trump is doing in a general sense and 45% approve and, asked who they would vote for if the election were held today, 32% said definitely T... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 3/25/20"
*PM 3/25/20, 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... ◆ *03/25/2020 - 13:50:* “47,000 Stores Shutter Across The US As Virtually All Retailers Stop Paying Rent” *Mar 25, 2020 12:55 PM:* "Housing Market Crash 2020 Will Be Worse Than In The Great Recession" ◆ *PM 3/25/20:* Gregory Mannari... more »
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Massive $6 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package a ‘Robbery in Progress’ Critics Warn
Critics are characterizing the Coronavirus stimulus bill as an attempt to use trillions of dollars in taxpayer money to bail out large corporations.
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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Prevails as Federal Judge Strikes Down DAPL Permits (March 25, 2020)
March 25, 2020 Washington, D.C. — A federal court today granted a request by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to strike down federal permits for the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline. The Court found the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers violated the National Environmental Policy Act when it affirmed federal permits for the pipeline originally issued in 2016. Specifically, the Court found significant unresolved concerns about the potential impacts of oil spills and the likelihood that one could take place. For example, the Court criticized the Corps for failing to address the Standing ... more »
Wednesday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Brendan Kennedy reports on the massive job losses being caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Andrew Jackson offers his suggestions to provide immediate help to workers facing that urgent crisis today, while also laying the groundwork for a transition to a clean economy once we're able to start rebuilding. And Angella MacEwen highlights the need for a rescue package to be based on both speed and responsiveness to gaps in coverage. - Ricardo Tranjan examines the financial insecurity facing people who are being told their rent obligati... more »
Children Being Medically Kidnapped from Parents Due to Coronavirus Scare
With the amount of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. rising every day, the majority of states have issued mandatory social isolation, but does this include isolation from your own children? Two mothers have recently spoken out about how the Coronavirus pandemic has been used to take away their children against their will, and some judges are ordering the removal of children due to potential exposure to the Coronavirus with their parents. A mother in Oklahoma shared a post on Facebook on March 21, stating, “The police showed up on my doorstep at 10 PM and took my kids from m... more »
Why Teach Literature: #2 Humanity
*When I was teaching, and I had extra time on my hands, I would reflect on the work--the whys and hows and whats. So in solidarity with my former colleagues, I'm going to write a series about every English teacher's favorite thing-- teaching literature, and why we do it. There will be some number of posts (I don't have a plan here).* *Also, it would be nice to write and read about something positive, and I don't know anything much more positive than what teachers do and why they do it.* Young humans routinely work on the oldest questions.How can I fully be my best realm self? How d... more »
How to Hobble the Economy and How to Revive It
While people like me are fortunate that we work mainly in front of a computer and can do so at home, the majority of Californians are not so lucky. Other retailers are shut down, and those include bars and restaurants, with restaurants (mercifully) allowed to do take-out. Governors of Illinois, New York, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Michigan, […] The post How to Hobble the Economy and How to Revive It appeared first on Econlib.
Scott Sumner and Arnold Kling: Macro Responses to COVID19
Here are links to some of the pieces referred to in our conversation: Scott Alexander on masks at Slate Star Codex Arnold Kling Nonbank liquidity now, solvency later Bring on the Masks and Gloves! Scarves now, masks later Scott Sumner There’s never been a worse time for a fiscal stimulus Does anyone actually care […] The post Scott Sumner and Arnold Kling: Macro Responses to COVID19 appeared first on Econlib.
Expect an Acceleration in Global Warming due to the Coronavirus and New Shipping Regulations
Ships’ emissions create measurable regional change in clouds (Source) Globally the number of scheduled flights last week was down more than 12% from a year ago, flight data provider OAG said, with many airlines having announced further cuts to come. (Source) Here are CO2isLife we aren’t staffed with Climate “Experts” with Academic Ph.D.’s, we have … Continue reading "Expect an Acceleration in Global Warming due to the Coronavirus and New Shipping Regulations"
'Like Lord of the Flies': Teachers break ranks to give account of what's happening in their schools
The ABC speaks to two teachers — one in the public system and one in the private system — who tell two very different tales of teaching in the age of coronavirus, with one describing it as a "Lord of the Flies" scenario.
America is in the calm before a storm that could kill millions and reshape the world order
In a country where individual rights, freedom and self-responsibility are valued highly, it's not clear how much and for how long many Americans are willing to suffer to protect the most vulnerable, writes James Glenday.
Fears PM's coronavirus welfare plan will see Australia's unemployment rate skyrocket
There's a serious argument the Federal Government should guarantee workers' wages to keep as many people as possible employed during the coronavirus pandemic. If it does not, many warn, the Australian unemployment rate will soar above that of other countries, writes Gareth Hutchens.
Five things you need to know about homeschooling and coronavirus
Parents are suddenly facing a whole new world of homeschooling and while it's daunting, there's plenty of advice out there to help make it work and keep kids engaged and learning.
Coronavirus update: As the world shuts down, China starts to lift lockdown restrictions
Just In - 9 hours ago
China starts to lift restrictions even as the rest of the world shuts down, the death toll in Spain overtakes that of China, and Victoria records its first deaths.
Drought Factcheck
By Paul Homewood One of the frequent claims about global warming is that it will lead to more severe droughts. For instance, the WMO were crystal clear in their latest Greenhouse Gas Bulletin: The last five years have been the hottest ever recorded. The consequences are already making themselves felt in the form of […]
As Governments Struggle to Contain Coronavirus, Doctors Get Inventive
From “full-on MacGyver” ventilators to homemade test kits, doctors - and even some governments - are turning to ingenious solutions in the face of a faltering global response. The post As Governments Struggle to Contain Coronavirus, Doctors Get Inventive appeared first on MintPress News.
The BJP and Israel: Hindu Nationalism is Ravaging Democracy in India
Israel is exporting its brand of nationalism to India and the BJP, whose own xenophobic tendencies make it a perfect incubator for pro-Israel policy. The post The BJP and Israel: Hindu Nationalism is Ravaging Democracy in India appeared first on MintPress News.
Coronavirus recovery depends on building a stable economic base
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“Doesn’t Even Look Real” – Los Angeles Morphs Into “Ghost Town” Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
by Tyler Durden Sun, 03/22/2020 – 21:00 Twitter Facebook Reddit Email Print Last week we documented how the Seattle Metropolitan Area morphed into a ghost town amid the Covid-19 outbreak. Now, the staff at the Los Angeles Times has taken out their quadcopter to record how strict distancing measures in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area have changed the everyday life … Continue reading “Doesn’t Even Look Real” – Los Angeles Morphs Into “Ghost Town” Amid COVID-19 Outbreak →
Jeff Bezos, World’s Richest Man, Wants Your Donations To Help Amazon Employees
March 23rd, 2020 By Alan Macleod Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, the world’s first centibillionaire, a man who vies with Bill Gates for the title of the planet’s richest individual, is asking the public for donations to provide basic support to his 800,000 employees who are suffering in poverty in the wake of the … Continue reading Jeff Bezos, World’s Richest Man, Wants Your Donations To Help Amazon Employees →
These banks are offering coronavirus financial aid
Tue, Mar 24 2020 Jessica Dickler@jdickler Key Points Credit unions and banks across the country are making accommodations for Americans impacted by coronavirus. Gesa Credit Union is offering its members personal loans at low or zero interest. Some banks also are waiving fees and allowing customers to break certificates of deposit early. FULL STORY. … Continue reading These banks are offering coronavirus financial aid →
A Guide to State Coronavirus Lockdowns
Governors in New York, California and other states have ordered most businesses to shut and people to stay inside, with limited exceptions An emergency isolation shelter for the homeless, Bloomington, Indiana. Photo: Jeremy Hogan/Zuma Press By Jacob Gershman March 24, 2020 About half of U.S. states have imposed lockdown measures restricting gathering and social … Continue reading A Guide to State Coronavirus Lockdowns →
The Snake Dr. Fauci Wants America to Become a Police State Like China in Order to Stop Coronavirus
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Fauci is now seen as an oracle of sorts in the era of the coronavirus. Source: Shane Trejo Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, wants to see America emulate the Chinese police state in order to combat the spread of coronavirus. Fauci has said he…
Pelosi ‘Stimulus’ Bill Imposes Nationwide ‘Ballot Harvesting’ Without ‘Any Limit’
Joel B. Pollak 23 Mar 20202 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s new stimulus bill would mandate nationwide “ballot harvesting,” allowing party operatives to return other people’s ballots to polling places without “any limit” on the number of ballots. “Ballot harvesting” was legalized in California in 2016, and first used in the 2018 … Continue reading Pelosi ‘Stimulus’ Bill Imposes Nationwide ‘Ballot Harvesting’ Without ‘Any Limit’ →
Bill Gates Father Ran Planned Parenthood, His Mother Created Microsoft, Together They Trained Their Son To Spread The Gospel Of Eugenics
Come with us now as we meet Bill Gates parents, Bill Sr. and Mary, whose vast wealth and influence made sure their legacy of eugenics would be carried on in their son who is doing exactly that. Now, if you don’t know what eugenics is, it is the practice of controlling the population through medicine … Continue reading Bill Gates Father Ran Planned Parenthood, His Mother Created Microsoft, Together They Trained Their Son To Spread The Gospel Of Eugenics →
Local Government Subtitle 3 – Municipal Government Chapter 48 – City Administrator Form of Municipal Government § 14-48-114 – Removal of mayor or directors
How to Recall a Mayor https://www.wikihow.com/Recall-a-Mayor How to Recall a City Mayor https://www.theclassroom.com/how-to-recall-a-city-mayor-12077956.html Title 14 – Local Government Subtitle 3 – Municipal Government Chapter 48 – City Administrator Form of Municipal Government § 14-48-114 – Removal of mayor or directors. https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/2010/title-14/subtitle-3/chapter-48/14-48-114/ Share this: via Local Government Subtitle 3 – Municipal Government Chapter 48 – … Continue reading Local Government Subtitle 3 – Municipal Government Chapter 48 – City Adminis... more »
Coronavirus has hit Spain so hard, they are using a public ice rink in Madrid as a mortuary
March 24, 2020 ‘This was a ticking bomb’ Photo: Patricia J. Garcinuno/Getty Images Carlos Garcia A grim report from Spain says that coronavirus has hit the European country so hard that they have begun to use a public ice rink in Madrid to house the corpses that are piling up. Spain has the third-highest number … Continue reading Coronavirus has hit Spain so hard, they are using a public ice rink in Madrid as a mortuary →
Pray For the People in Spain
Originally posted on John Barleycorn: https://clarion.causeaction.com/2020/03/24/coronavirus-has-hit-spain-so-hard-they-are-using-a-public-ice-rink-in-madrid-as-a-mortuary/
Countries Are Starting To Hoard Food As The Pandemic Continues To Spread
*Bloomberg:* *Countries are starting to hoard food, threatening global trade * It’s not just grocery shoppers who are hoarding pantry staples. Some governments are moving to secure domestic food supplies during the conoravirus pandemic. Kazakhstan, one of the world’s biggest shippers of wheat flour, banned exports of that product along with others, including carrots, sugar and potatoes. Serbia has stopped the flow of its sunflower oil and other goods. Russia is leaving the door open to shipment bans and said it’s assessing the situation weekly. To be perfectly clear, there have ... more »
How Are American Views of the Coronavirus Crisis Evolving as It Intensifies?
President Trump listens to reporters’ questions at a coronavirus update briefing on March 22, 2020. (Source: Flickr/Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour) How are American views of the threat of the coronavirus and the Trump administration’s handling of the crisis evolving as it intensifies? To find out, we conducted a University of Maryland Critical Issues Poll over a nine-day period, March 12-20, among a nationally representative sample of 2,395 Americans adults, with date stamps allowing us to measure change in attitude over that period. Here is what we found. A plurality ... more »
The grasshoppers are already coming after the ants
A few days ago, I noted: Another big problem is the unintended consequences of government policies to address the pandemic. For example, many local and state governments are releasing lower-level inmates from prisons, to alleviate overcrowding and forestall the spread of COVID-19 in such close quarters. That's a legitimate health objective . . . but it disregards public safety issues. Those inmates are going to have to start earning a living on the street again, just when almost all businesses have been shut down under quarantine. What are they going to do? *You know as well a... more »
Australian Senate committee issues report on medical cannabis barriers
An Australian Senate committee wrapped up its inquiry on barriers to regulated medical cannabis and published its final report this week. Any improvements to regulatory overlap and availability pathways to locally produced products could brighten business prospects for entrepreneurs. The committee’s final report came with 20 recommendations, covering a range of areas. including: More education for […] Australian Senate committee issues report on medical cannabis barriers is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Potentially Good News on Covid-19 - Animal Study Predicts Acquired Immunity
I saw this study last night: COVID-19 Reinfection Not a Concern, Monkey Study Suggests March 23, 2020 https://www.genengnews.com/news/covid-19-reinfection-not-a-concern-monkey-study-suggests/ Now, a collaboration of Chinese scientists has dug deeper into whether or not reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 is possible with a small monkey study. The team looked at whether or not non-human primates, rhesus macaques, can become reinfected with SARS-CoV-2. The work was posted on the preprint server bioRxiv on March 14 in a paper titled, “Reinfection could not occur in SARS-CoV-2 infected rhesus... more »
A Presidential Succession Nightmare
President Donald J. Trump meets with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Congressional leadership at the White House (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead, https://flic.kr/p/2hwnnWo; Public Domain, https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/) “Before Virus Outbreak, a Cascade of Warnings Went Unheeded,” declared the New York Times headline. The story concerned an October 2019 report by the Department of Health and Human Services that laid out an influenza pandemic scenario much like the one that is now upon us. The report made clear that our current situation was fore... more »
COVID-19 and Social Media Content Moderation
Mark Zuckerberg delivers a 2018 Keynote address. (By: Anthony Quintano, https://tinyurl.com/wsdnb8b; CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en) The coronavirus pandemic has forced people around the world to reexamine many things that are usually taken for granted. On that list is social media content moderation—the practice of social media platforms making and enforcing the rules about what content is or is not allowed on their services. The pandemic is shaping up to be a formative moment for tech platforms. Major tech companies have begun sending home human... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 3/25/2020
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. #COVID-19 At reader request, I’m adding this daily chart: The data is the John Hopkins CSSE data. Here is the site. (If readers can suggest a better visualization, have at it, but this one seems very simple and clean to me.) Politics “But what is government itself, but the greatest […]
Children Being Medically Kidnapped from Parents Due to Coronavirus Scare
With the amount of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. rising every day, the majority of states have issued mandatory social isolation, but does this include isolation from your own children? Two mothers have recently spoken out about how the Coronavirus pandemic has been used to take away their children against their will, and some judges are ordering the removal of children due to potential exposure to the Coronavirus with their parents. A mother in Oklahoma shared a post on Facebook on March 21, stating, “The police showed up on my doorstep at 10 PM and took my kids from m... more »
Washington Agrees On Massive $2 Trillion Coronavirus Pandemic Emergency Deal
*Daily Mail:* *White House and Senate leaders reach a deal on $2 TRILLION coronavirus package to send $1.2K checks to Americans after Lindsey Graham said Democrats were 'nickel-and-diming while people are dying' following days of negotiations* * A deal on the stimulus bill was announced just after 1am on Wednesday * Bill would send $1,200 checks to many Americans in a one-time payment * Includes a $367B loan program for small businesses and $500B for industries * Senate vote is expected on Wednesday with a vote in the House to follow * Follows contentious debate and partisan dead... more »
Saudi Coalition launches heavy attack across northern Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – The Saudi-led Arab Coalition launched a series of raids on several locations in northern Yemen on Wednesday, targeting areas under the control of the Ansarallah forces. According to the Saba News Agency in Sana’a, the coalition aircraft “launched 32 raids on the Khub and Al-Sha’af districts in eastern Al-Jawf” noting […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
How did Iran’s military lock into a U.S. F-18 Super Hornet?
Footage has been released of how the Iranian Army’s air defenses locked in on an intruding F-18 fighter jet approaching the country’s southern waters and decisively warned it off, prompting military experts and media to speculate about which Iranian radar system was used to intercept the warplane. In the video, the Boeing F-18 Super Hornet […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military testing new hypersonic missile
Russia will speed up test launches of the hypersonic missile Tsirkon from naval ships: launches from submarines will begin in 2020 to proceed in parallel with launches from the frigate The Admiral Gorshkov, two sources in the defense-industrial complex have said. “The schedule of the hypersonic missile’s test launches from naval ships will be tightened. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian, Russian military reinforcements head to Idlib with heavy weapons: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is preparing to launch a large-scale offensive in the Idlib Governorate amid the refusal of the militant groups to withdraw from the designated safe zone that was established by the Moscow Agreement on March 5th. According to a military source in northwestern Syria, the Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria announces 3 more coronavirus cases
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Ministry of Health announced the registration of three new cases of the emerging coronavirus, bringing the total to four inside the country. The coronavirus cases were reportedly discovered among recent travelers that returned to Syria via the Damascus International Airport. Earlier this week, the Syrian Ministry of Health […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military showcases new T-14 Armata tank: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:45 P.M.) – The website of the Russian Ministry of Defense published a video clip showing the process of loading their latest tanks and upgraded military vehicles. Among the tanks the Russian Ministry of Defense showcased this week were the Armata and upgraded T-90. The two tanks were transported via train to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
French forces withdraw from Iraq after several years inside the country: media
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 P.M.) – The Iraqi government announced on Wednesday that the French Armed Forces will be withdrawing from Iraq after spending several years in the country. Citing Major General Abdul-Karim Khalaf, the spokesman for the General Commander of the Armed Forces, the Iraqi news site Wakalah reported that ” the French troops left […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Navy tracks NATO ships in Black Sea waters
The Black Sea Fleet’s Project 1135M frigate Pytlivy is tracking the NATO ships that entered the Black Sea on Monday, a military and diplomatic source told TASS on Tuesday. “Various forces and reconnaissance means of the Black Sea Fleet are involved in tracking the NATO ships. The guard ship Pytlivy is directly monitoring the NATO […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
China successfully launches military satellites into space: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – On Tuesday morning, China announced that they had successfully launched a batch of satellites into space. According to the Chinese government, their military launched three new military surveillance satellites into orbit via their Long March 2C rocket. The Long March 2C rocket was reportedly launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Negociaciones de mayor TLC del planeta prosiguen en medio de pandemia
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
25-Mar-2020 Las 16 naciones de Asia-Pacífico interesadas en sellar la Asociación Económica Integral Regional (RCEP) prosiguen hoy por videoconferencias las tratativas sobre lo que pudiera ser el mayor acuerdo de libre comercio del planeta.
The AfCFTA and the European Union : ‘sister continents' in the decade ahead?
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
25-Mar-2020 The European Union is investing political capital in the African Continental Free Trade Area. What's the state of play in getting the world's largest free trade area off the ground? And why does the project matter so much for Europe?
USDA, USTR cite progress on farm provisions of U.S.-China trade deal
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
25-Mar-2020 The United States and China have made progress in implementing the agriculture-related provisions of a Phase 1 trade deal that took effect on Feb. 14, the USDA and USTR said.
Mexico: Investors need to protect foreign investments in times of changing treaty protections
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
25-Mar-2020 Because of changing attitudes with regard to "expansive" investor protections contained in current treaties, investors need to think ahead and negotiate for the necessary protections to be included in investment contracts.
Intellectual property rights: Potential implications of the DCFTA for access to medicine
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
25-Mar-2020 If the intellectual property provisions of the DCFTA are applied, this will have an impact on both the cost of patented medicines and undermine access to affordable medicines.
Mañana entra en vigencia adhesión de Guatemala al TLC con países de la AELC y de Centroamérica
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
24-Mar-2020 Este día fue publicado en el Diario Oficial el Decreto 5-2020, el cual establece el protocolo de adhesión de Guatemala al Tratado Libre de Comercio (TLC) con los Estados que pertenecen a la Asociación Europea de Libre Cambio (AELC) y los países de Centroamérica, el cual entrará en vigencia a partir de este martes, según indica la ley.
The Coronavirus Profiteers
Now that the coronavirus scare has much of the country fearful and sheltered-in-place, there are more than a few special interests that are profiting massively from the "Emergency State" that has emerged. Crony capitalists, corporate criminals, Keynesians, big brother government advocates, previously unknown minor county officials...there is plenty of profit to go around. Don't miss today's Liberty Report:
Suspending the Constitution: Police State Uses Crises to Expand Its Lockdown Powers
[image: undefined] “That was when they suspended the Constitution. They said it would be temporary. There wasn’t even any rioting in the streets. People stayed home at night, watching television, looking for some direction. There wasn’t even an enemy you could put your finger on.”― Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid’s Tale You can always count on the government to take advantage of a crisis, legitimate or manufactured. This coronavirus pandemic is no exception. Not only are the federal and state governments unraveling the constitutional fabric of the nation with lockdown mandates that ... more »
Our Stark Reality: Either Act in Solidarity, or Face Hell on Earth
Our Stark Reality: Either Act in Solidarity, or Face Hell on Earth Video of Our Stark Reality: Either Act in Solidarity, or Face Hell on Earth In her weekly webcast today, Helga Zepp LaRouche laid out the stark choice facing humanity: Either we can act together, in cooperation and solidarity, or the future will be one of chaos, war and even more destructive pandemic disease. It is wrong to say that there was no advance warning that we would face such an existential crisis. Lyndon LaRouche was prescient in his forecasts going back to 1971, when he warned that the decision to end the... more »
National Town Hall with Helga Zepp-LaRouche
Classical Renaissance World Land-Bridge New International Economic Order Building the Health Silk Road: National Town Hall with Helga Zepp-LaRouche Video of Building the Health Silk Road: National Town Hall with Helga Zepp-LaRouche *Join us LIVE on Saturday, March 28 at 2pm eastern.* Helga Zepp-LaRouche addresses the United States on the LaRouche movement's mobilization to enact Lyndon LaRouche's economic policies globally to address the lack of development around the world. There are no 'national' solutions to the COVID-19 or financial crises, only global solutions.
I've lived here for 9 years and 9 months, but now I can't get the help I need
Just In - 10 hours ago
I live, work and pay taxes in Australian but I can't access coronavirus welfare and there are more than 100,000 people like me, writes Nick Buckley.
Banks putting mortgage payments on hold amid coronavirus
At least 1 million Australians are facing unemployment as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, and those with a mortgage are particularly worried. Here's some information on what the big four banks are doing.
Coronavirus update: Spain posts 738 deaths in a day, overtaking China's total
Just In - 10 hours ago
Spain has broken another unenviable record in the fight against COVID-19, with its death toll of 3,434 surpassing that of China, where the virus is believed to have originated.
Coronavirus Is Not a “Chinese Virus”
All anybody can talk about, even think about, is corona virus, COVID 19, the novel disease that has overwhelmed the world and brought human interaction to a hard stop. Calling it “the Chinese virus” only worsens the situation. Regardless of whether it is deemed “racist,” the persistent use of the term even after protests, is problematic. It only harms our efforts to control the spread of illness by adding animosity to the air.
COVID-19 Comes to Campus: What Hurricane Katrina Tell Us About the Current Campus Crisis
We are living in pandemic pandemonium, where panic is the prevailing mode of operation. Every college and university is operating with all hands-on deck, altering their operational norms; the result is that campus employees—academics, practitioners, and leaders—are beyond exhausted. Yet, for those of us who have witnessed campuses in crisis, all of this feels eerily familiar. As two higher education professionals and scholars who worked on the ground through Hurricane Katrina and studied campus crisis response, we are extremely reflective and vigilant about how we move forward in th... more »
The New "Normal"
*The New "Normal"* Canadians should have known that something was afoot when Trudeau came back from Christmas holidays sporting a "playoff" beard. Now *he's dressing like an old time travelling preacher* and hectoring us on a nightly basis from his TV pulpit. The guy loves a good costume. *Old time Travelling Preacher - Just like Justin* Now we have *Prince Charles* testing positive for Covid-19. Read what *Jon Rappoport *says about the CDC test for Covid-19 at the top right of this page. * THERE'S NO DEFINITIVE TEST FOR COVID-19! *But, as long as they keep that tiny detail fro... more »
March Car Sales Down 36 Percent; Prepare for the worst
[image: march-car-sales-off-36-percent-prepare-for-the-worst] There is simply no way to sugar-coat the numbers coming this week and next: They will be awful, ugly, frightening, “unprecedented,” “unparalleled,” and historical.
Democrats Using Chinese Virus Against Trump, Peddling False Predictions
[image: democrats-using-chinese-virus-against-trump-peddling-false-predictions] Hard-left and Democrat activists are pumping out advertisements and faulty “science” to help Democrat president contender Joe Biden and drive public officials to adopt left-wing public policies.
Trump: Ending Shutdown on Easter Sunday To Be a “Beautiful Thing”; Pushback Immediate
[image: trump-ending-shutdown-on-easter-sunday-to-be-a-beautiful-thing-pushback-immediate] President Trump said that he would love to announce the end of the economic shutdown in time for Easter Sunday.
Elton John to Host TV, Radio Concert to Honor Health Professionals, First Responders
Alicia Keys, Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, the Backstreet Boys, Tim McGraw and Billie Joe Armstrong are scheduled to take part in the event on March 29.
No, Kroger Is Not Offering a Free $50 ‘Anniversary’ Coupon on Facebook
Yet another "free coupon" scam attempted to lure social media users with bogus promises.
Denman Glacier–Latest Antarctic Meltdown Scare
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: 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…
Thought for Today
The dipshits in Congress have passed a TWO TRILLION DOLLAR Stimulus Legislation and is on it’s way to the White House for the President’s signature. Us peasants will get a few crumbs. $2 Trillion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Think about that! I have a better idea. $2 Trillion divided by 330 million equals $6,061.00 for every man, woman and child, both legal and illegal. Talk about economic stimulus! ~ Hardnox
PSA: Hygiene & Covid19
Since we are all dealing with the Covid19 Virus I have some survival advice for our Hardnox & Friends readers and fellow authors: “Wash your hands like you just shook hands with a democrat”
"The Baloney Detection Kit: Carl Sagan’s Rules for Bullshit-Busting and Critical Thinking"
*"The Baloney Detection Kit: * *Carl Sagan’s Rules for Bullshit-Busting and Critical Thinking"* by Maria Popova "Carl Sagan (November 9, 1934–December 20, 1996) was many things - a cosmic sage, voracious reader, hopeless romantic, and brilliant philosopher. But above all, he endures as our era’s greatest patron saint of reason and common sense, a master of the vital balance between skepticism and openness. In 'The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark' (public library) - the same indispensable volume that gave us Sagan’s timeless meditation on science and spirituality... more »
"You Learn Things..."
"If you hold a cat by the tail, you learn things you can't learn any other way.” - Mark Twain
‘Not a Sexy Drug’: Coronavirus Patients in New York Getting Vitamin C Treatments
*21WIRE* | This is something big pharmaceutical companies don't want to hear about right now.
Another 9/11 Plunges New York Into Impotence
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With the Covid-19 in full swing in Europe, the United States and especially New York has been reeling from this new pandemic. Both economic and health issues have both been heavily hit by what is now described has a one in a life time human experience. Distinct methods has been […] The post Another 9/11 Plunges New York Into Impotence appeared first on The Rio Times.
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