Friday, March 27, 2020

27 March - Mid Day - Blogs I'm Following - 2 off 5

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Why France is hiding a cheap and tested virus cure

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 6 hours ago
What’s going on in the fifth largest economy in the world arguably points to a major collusion scandal in which the French government is helping Big Pharma to profit from the expansion of Covid-19. Informed French citizens are absolutely furious about it.

Hospital staffer among 11 new coronavirus cases in Tasmania

Just In - 6 hours ago
Public health officials are investigating the recent movements of a worker at Latrobe's Mersey Community Hospital, in the state's north, who has caught coronavirus.

Links 3/27/2020

Lambert Strether at naked capitalism - 6 hours ago

COVID-19 scuttles massive military drill in Europe, leaves Utah Army Reservists at home

Belit Onay at The Duran - 6 hours ago
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted a massive, multinational training exercise involving the large-scale deployment of U.S. troops — including a Utah-based Army Reserve unit — to defend Europe from a simulated invasion by a Russia-like adversary. Instead of mobilizing to Europe, soldiers from Salt Lake City’s 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support) Headquarters will remain stateside […] More The post COVID-19 scuttles massive military drill in Europe, leaves Utah Army Reservists at home appeared first on The Duran.

Exclusive: As coronavirus spreads, U.S. military to withhold some infection data

Rod Renny at The Duran - 6 hours ago
The U.S. military has decided it will stop providing some of the more granular data about coronavirus infections within its ranks, citing concern that the information might be used by adversaries as the virus spreads. U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper outlined the plan in an interview with Reuters, saying that he wanted the military to […] More The post Exclusive: As coronavirus spreads, U.S. military to withhold some infection data appeared first on The Duran.

Defenders cannot defend themselves against coronavirus

Lukas Ramonas at The Duran - 6 hours ago
Everyone understands the situation in Washington. That is why the Americans have already adjusted their plans. More The post Defenders cannot defend themselves against coronavirus appeared first on The Duran.

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread: Coronavirus and Food Security

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 6 hours ago
UN warns about coronavirus and food shortages. Will the crisis revive policies to encourage regional and national food self-sufficiency?

Former UK Prime Minister Calls For Global Government to Fight Coronavirus

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 6 hours ago
CoVid-19 is an Illuminist bio-weapon to drive the world towards the Luciferian New World Order, One World Government led by the Anti-Christ. – Former UK Prime Minister Calls For Global Government to Fight Coronavirus by Paul Joseph Watson, https://summit.news/ Gordon Brown wants new powers for international bodies to deal with outbreak. – Former Prime Minister …

New Swedish Guidelines for ICU Priority Setting in Exceptional Circumstances

noreply@blogger.com (Christian Munthe) at Philosophical Comment - 6 hours ago
During the last two weeks, I have, together with a bunch of philosophy and bioethics colleagues specialised on these kinds of questions not only in theiory but also in practice, contributed to a speedy development of of new central guidelines on ICU priority setting and resource allocation from the National Board of Health and Welfare (one of the central governing authorities of the Swedish healthcare system). The guidelines address exceptional circumstances, such as an unusual high pressure of cases that exceeds normal capacity, and are, of course, prompted by the Covid19 pandemic... more »

Huawei's $200m contract to upgrade Perth train radios scrapped after US trade restrictions

Benjamin Gubana at Just In - 7 hours ago
A $200 million contract between Western Australia's Public Transport Authority and Chinese technology giant Huawei collapses due to crippling US-imposed trade restrictions.

Australia is getting 1.5 million new coronavirus testing kits. Here's who gets one

Stephanie Zillman at Just In - 7 hours ago
Australia is set to receive a shipment of 1.5 million "finger-prick" coronavirus testing kits "within days", according to the office of the Chief Medical Officer.

Andrew Johns suggests NRL cut four teams as coronavirus leaves financial impact

Just In - 7 hours ago
The NRL is being hit hard by the financial effect of coronavirus, which is why one of the game's greatest players wants the league to consider reducing its number of teams from 16 to 12.

AFL reaches pay-cut deal with players after coronavirus shuts down season

Just In - 7 hours ago
The ugly stand-off between the AFL and its players is finally over, with the two parties agreeing to a pay deal while the men's 2020 premiership season is suspended because of coronavirus.

Mayday call from small airlines on brink of coronavirus collapse

Giselle Wakatama at Just In - 7 hours ago
Australia's smallest regional airlines say their financial survival can be counted in days rather than weeks, as the coronavirus emergency creates heavy turbulence for the industry.

'Crushing their lives': The reality of a stage three COVID-19 lockdown

Jessie Davies at Just In - 7 hours ago
Australians could face a stage three shutdown if the coronavirus pandemic gets worse. New Zealand and the UK both offer a glimpse of what that may entail.

Myer, Kathmandu and Rip Curl stores to close, laying off thousands of employees

Just In - 7 hours ago
Department store Myer and adventure clothing and equipment chain Kathmandu are the latest retailers to stand down thousands of workers because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Fishnet Friday

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 7 hours ago

Insatiable greed - but I don't know if it can be stopped

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 7 hours ago
I've been struck by how many pressure groups are doing everything they can to get their clients included in federal government bailouts following the coronavirus pandemic. They defy logic and reason while appealing to emotion, patriotism, naked self-interest ("Our people won't vote for you unless you include them!") and everything else they can think of. The governors of America's 50 states are far from the least guilty. Anyone would think they were helpless, unable to cope unless they got billions and billions more dollars from the federal government. In reality, of course, tha... more »

Blind Faith Can Mislead ‒ A Poem by M.N. Hopkins

Stranger in a Strange Land at Stranger in a Strange Land - 7 hours ago
*Blind faith can mislead* *Politicians often lie* *We are on our own* *©** 2020 M.N. Hopkins * *Note: Inspired by thoughts as well as observations of the handling of the Corona Virus. Politicians for the most part are front men for powerful and wealthy entities. After **crisises, the number of billionaires increase as our pension funds and social services decrease. It is always a mismanaging and competence from Political leader covered up by many lies and misdirection. So, as in all crises, the common folk ban together and fix the messes made by those filled with ... more »

Think Exotic Animals Are to Blame for the Coronavirus? Think Again.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 7 hours ago
https://www.thenation.com/article/environment/coronavirus-habitat-loss/

Petrobras Cuts Production as Supply Chain Faces Coronavirus Impacts

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 7 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The announcement of production cuts, investments and deferral of dividends by Petrobras is just a reflection of what had already been happening in the oil and gas chain in recent weeks. With the new coronavirus crisis, suppliers are virtually at a standstill and the greatest risk lies among the smaller-sized […] The post Petrobras Cuts Production as Supply Chain Faces Coronavirus Impacts appeared first on The Rio Times.

UN Warns of Social Consequences of Coronavirus, Seeks Suspension of Sanctions

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 7 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL), Alicia Bárcena, expects that the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 pandemic will have a direct negative impact on the already weakened global economy. In this context, an increase in poverty in Latin America to 35 million people is […] The post UN Warns of Social Consequences of Coronavirus, Seeks Suspension of Sanctions appeared first on The Rio Times.

Why Are Males at Greater Risk of Death from Covid-19? Science Has No Answers

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 7 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A study published in China shows that the mortality rate for men infected by the novel coronavirus is 2.8 percent, higher than that for women, which is 1.7 percent. Data from other countries - Italy, Spain, France, Germany, South Korea and Iran - confirm the trend towards greater vulnerability in […] The post Why Are Males at Greater Risk of Death from Covid-19? Science Has No Answers appeared first on The Rio Times.

Petrobras Donates 600,000 Covid-19 Tests to Brazil’s Unified Health System

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 7 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Petrobras announced on Thursday, March 26th, that it is donating 600,000 tests for the diagnosis of the Covid-19 to the Unified Health System (SUS). Imported from the United States, the equipment should reach Brazil in April. In a relevant fact submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), the oil […] The post Petrobras Donates 600,000 Covid-19 Tests to Brazil’s Unified Health System appeared first on The Rio Times.

Coronavirus Confines One Third of Humankind

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 7 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - One-third of humanity is confined to their homes. The Olympic Games have been deferred for the first time in history. Economic activity plummets and governments frantically seek ways to assist their people. The coronavirus that caused the new Covid-19 disease has created a typical science fiction film scenario in the […] The post Coronavirus Confines One Third of Humankind appeared first on The Rio Times.

Isolated Politically, Brazil’s President Said Politicking Over Coronavirus Is ‘Cowardly’

Lachlan Williams at The Rio Times - 7 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Since Tuesday, March 24th, Bolsonaro has advocated restrictions to social isolation and distance. He says the elderly - the most vulnerable group to the Covid-19 - should be protected, but that the majority of the population could return to their daily routine. The President's statements conflict with recommendations from medical […] The post Isolated Politically, Brazil’s President Said Politicking Over Coronavirus Is ‘Cowardly’ appeared first on The Rio Times.

Coronavirus Crisis Erodes Bolsonaro’s Image, Supports Doria’s Confinement Measures

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 7 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Eight out of ten Brazilians support the enforcement of isolation measures as a means of trying to contain the coronavirus, such as the suspension of classes and restrictions on people's movement. The data is from a survey by the consulting firm Atlas Político, made amid the clash between President Jair […] The post Coronavirus Crisis Erodes Bolsonaro’s Image, Supports Doria’s Confinement Measures appeared first on The Rio Times.

New Bolsonaro Decree: Religious Temples and Lottery Houses Are Essential Services

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 7 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a decree published yesterday, the President includes religious temples and lottery houses on this list. As a result, these establishments will be allowed to operate despite the restrictions enforced by state and municipal governments to contain the spread of the new coronavirus in the country. Yesterday's decree upgrades the […] The post New Bolsonaro Decree: Religious Temples and Lottery Houses Are Essential Services appeared first on The Rio Times.

Over 16,000 People Arrested in Peru for Violating Social Distancing Rules

Juan Martinez at The Rio Times - 7 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Since social distancing measures have been enforced in Peru to contain the spread of the Covid-19; over 16,000 people have been arrested by the authorities. However, given the large number of arrests, the Peruvian government is considering imposing fines on those who repeat this behavior. Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra declared […] The post Over 16,000 People Arrested in Peru for Violating Social Distancing Rules appeared first on The Rio Times.

Petition for Bolsonaro’s Impeachment Garners Close to 700,000 Signatures

Adele Cardin at The Rio Times - 7 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - By Wednesday night, March 25th, a total of 680,000 people had signed a petition calling for the impeachment of Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro. The petition was circulated last week by three PSOL (Socialism and Liberty Party) federal deputies: Fernanda Melchionna, Sâmia Bomfim and David Miranda. "Were his incompetence not enough, […] The post Petition for Bolsonaro’s Impeachment Garners Close to 700,000 Signatures appeared first on The Rio Times.

United States Offers US$15 Million for Capture of Maduro

Juan Martinez at The Rio Times - 7 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The US government announced Thursday, March 26th, that it is offering US$15 (R75) million as a reward for information leading to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and that it has also set figures for the imprisonment of other members of the Chavista top echelon. For Diosdado Cabello, president […] The post United States Offers US$15 Million for Capture of Maduro appeared first on The Rio Times.

Stop the UN takeover of airline fuel!

Dr. Jay Lehr at CFACT - 7 hours ago
The U.S. may be withdrawing from the UN's Paris Accord, but international bureaucrats still want to dictate what fuel our airlines use. The post Stop the UN takeover of airline fuel! appeared first on CFACT.

Dear Boris Johnson - UK's Policy On Covid-19 Needs Evidence Based Science Debate - We Must Not Delay - Every Minute Saves Lives

Robert Walker at Science 2.0 blogs - 8 hours ago
I have sent variations of this email to my local MP, the shadow health secretary, leaders of the main parties etc. Dear Please challenge the government and ask for an evidence based science debate on the basis for their COVID-19 policies. You can check what I say here with the experts at the WHO. I have just sent this email to the Prime Minister: Screenshot Dear Prime Minister, read more

Coronavirus cases reach 71 for Navajo Nation, as virus spreads through Indian country

Unknown at CENSORED NEWS - 8 hours ago
First Responders on Navajo Nation distribute health information. Photo Navajo President's Office Coronavirus cases reach 71 on the Navajo Nation, as the virus spreads through Indian country Article by Brenda Norrell Censored News The coronavirus spread nationwide through Indian country this week and devastated families. At least two Native Americans have died from the virus, in

3.3-Million Americans Just Filed for Unemployment Benefits

ZeroHedge at Need To Know - 8 hours ago
Approximately one-third of the entire population of the globe now is under some sort of a lockdown order. A few are able to work at home, but the vast majority are forcibly unemployed. Many small businesses will not survive the folly of their leaders, and the number of homeless will drastically rise.

The Data is In: Seasonal Flu is a Thousand Times More Harmful than COVID-19

Jon Rapoport at Need To Know - 8 hours ago
Projection for COVID-19 infections is about one one-thousands as severe as for the common flu. [1-billion infections of flu compared to approximately one-million infections of COVID-16.] In other words, the common flu is a thousand times more dangerous than COVID-19.

Chicago Mayor Warns, Those who go Outside to Exercise are Subject to Arrest

ZeroHedge at Need To Know - 8 hours ago
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot threatened fines and arrest for people who defy her stay-at-home order. She said that outdoors is only for brief respite, not long long exposure. The mandate that carries a $500 fine, if violated once. Repeat offenders will be arrested. This is the face of martial law.

Left-Leaning Political Activists Created Alarming Virus Predictions Designed to Provide an Plausible Excuse for Government Lockdowns

The Federalist at Need To Know - 8 hours ago
The web site for CovidActNow, that is being used by media, state governors, local leaders, and county judges as a reason to quarantine, says: “this [computer] model is designed to drive fast action, not predict the future.” [In other words, the predictions are propaganda, not science.]

OOPS – Imperial College Scientist Who Predicted 500,000 Coronavirus Deaths in UK Adjusts His Estimate to 20,000 or Fewer

Washington Examiner at Need To Know - 8 hours ago
Scientist and Imperial College author Neil Ferguson several weeks ago warned that the coronavirus would kill 500,000 people in the United Kingdom. He now says that, if all goes as expected, the death toll will be 20,000 people or fewer. Ferguson has tested positive for COVID-19 and is not expecting to die.

IRGC can help US fight coronavirus, Iran doesn’t need their help: commander

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 8 hours ago
The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the Islamic Republic has enough healthcare capacities to help American people fight the outbreak of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, but does not need any assistance from the US administration. Major General Hossein Salami made the remarks on the sidelines of Iran’s biological defense drills […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Turkish-backed forces fight each other in northern Syria

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 8 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:25 A.M.) – Two Turkish-backed factions clashed in northern Syria on Thursday, resulting in a short period of upheaval in the militant-held areas. According to reports, the militant group, Ahrar Al-Sharqiyah, attacked a rival Turkish-backed faction in the northern countryside of the Al-Raqqa Governorate. No information was released regarding casualties between the Turkish-backed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Libyan Army scores big advance around Tripoli as Turkish-backed forces suffer tremendous losses

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 8 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 A.M.) – The Libyan National Army, led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, announced this morning that their forces managed to capture several sites across northern Libya, including several towns near the capital city, Tripoli. According to a statement from the LNA’s spokesperson, Major General Ahmad Al-Mismari, their forces captured several areas in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Foul-Smelling Bigfoot Pesters New Mexico Community

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 8 hours ago
This is really interesting. The creature has become habituated to a human community like a wild cat or dog. Notice the information we get regarding odor. That last is possibly a giant sloth passing through as well. Another Bigfoot would trigger a conflict. There is nothing like a lot of eyeballs to settle questions. The increasing number of sightings and hte vincrewase in human contact this implies that this creature is likely to move binto our managed niches. This has already happened with raccoons and coyotes. Now if we could find a way to bathe and even groom them. They ... more »

Did the Conquest of the New World Save the Spanish Empire?

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 8 hours ago
Of course it did. It made the Spanish Empire and then underwrote it until the era of Napolian. Spanish gold coinage became the international trade system such as it was. In fact understanding the dominance of Spain is central to unhderstanding european histyoty from 1500 throgh 1800. It was the development of fiat money that changed all that. That triggered the rise of England and France in particular.as break away empires. *Did the Conquest of the New World Save the Spanish Empire?* *23 MARCH, 2020 - 12:53 DHWTY* *https://www.ancient-origins.net/hist... more »

Beating sinusitis

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 8 hours ago
The take home is that this problem is external to our body although in the form of cavities. Flushing it is is simnilar to cleansing an open wound. Once you reralise that it is do it yourself time then it is an exercise in available agents. Here a known gentle soap did it all. I have used very dilute hydrogen peroxide as werll once with real success. The soap is a better choice for initial experiments. The purpose is to shed the junk. These are known to work. *This particular post is from my daughter Kimberlee Klein.* *I just wanted to share my personal story that might ... more »

Dr. Ron Paul Gets Flagged As “Fake News” For Sharing His Opinion About Coronavirus

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 8 hours ago
This asks the obvious question. Where is the evidence that we need to have a real shut down in the first place? Even if we grant that it is all worse than the background corona virus population, we still do not see the numbers. In fact we do not get numbers out of italy now. We get scare stories based on selective number choices. Optimistically the numbers are already crashing as the pool of immunity sky rockets and the vulnerable take cover. The Press is clearly not looking for that vnews though. *Dr. Ron Paul Gets Flagged As “Fake News” For Sharing His Opinion About ... more »

Caption These, if you Please (vol 2)

LL at Virtual Mirage - 8 hours ago
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Can Eswatini’s Traditional Healers Encourage HIV Testing Among People Not Accessible via Routine Healthcare Systems?

MBABANE, Mar 26 (IPS) - Doctor Khalishwayo is a traditional healer based in Nhlangano, a town in the Shiselweni Region, in southern Eswatini. His clients are people who consult him when they are suffering from different ailments. And he in turn diagnoses them using divine methods. Read the full story, “Can Eswatini’s Traditional Healers Encourage HIV Testing Among People Not Accessible via Routine Healthcare Systems?”, on globalissues.org →

Further stationing of foreign troops in Lithuania puts at risk national military personnel and locals

Lukas Ramonas at The Duran - 8 hours ago
Apparently, Lithuanian authorities think more about country commitments and their image in NATO and not about its military that now take risks every day. Authorities hide full data, do not inform locals and do not give up exercises. More The post Further stationing of foreign troops in Lithuania puts at risk national military personnel and locals appeared first on The Duran.

COVID19 Crisis Positive Side Effects: End of Dog-Eat-Dog Civilization?

Gilbert Mercier at The Duran - 8 hours ago
Before the pandemic, our world was already sick. More The post COVID19 Crisis Positive Side Effects: End of Dog-Eat-Dog Civilization? appeared first on The Duran.

Lithuania on the brink of a catastrophe

InfoBrics at The Duran - 8 hours ago
Incompetent to deal with the pandemic, Lithuanian government is targeting Russia More The post Lithuania on the brink of a catastrophe appeared first on The Duran .

Media Lies Debunked: Coronavirus, Pandemics, and Climate Change

H. Sterling Burnett at Climate Realism - 8 hours ago
Climate alarmists and major media outlets are deceitfully exploiting the coronavirus pandemic to tell the public lies that climate change makes pandemics more likely and severe. In reality, the evidence is quite clear that warmer temperatures make pandemics and underlying outbreaks of viruses like the flu less frequent and severe. In a March 24 editorial […] The post Media Lies Debunked: Coronavirus, Pandemics, and Climate Change appeared first on Climate Realism.

INTERVIEW: Andre Vltchek on Coronavirus in China, South America

21wire at 21st Century Wire - 9 hours ago
*21WIRE* | Intrepid writer describes passing through numerous airports and coronavirus/COVID 19 quarantine zones on three continents, and how the 'crisis' has morphed from country to country.

INTERVIEW: Olsi Jazexhi on Coronavirus Martial Law in Albania

21wire at 21st Century Wire - 9 hours ago
*21WIRE* | A harrowing story of how the one European government has used the coronavirus COVID 19 'pandemic' to suspend democracy and declare Martial Law.

The Air Force's B-2 Bombers Are The Most Deadly Plane That Ever Lived

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * And you can't even see them coming. *You May Also Like: 5 Best Submarines of All Time, 5 Best Aircraft Carriers of All Time, 5 Best Battleships of All Time and Worst Submarine of All Time.* *Key Point: *One B-2 can deliver the punch of an entire aircraft carrier air wing at several orders of magnitude less in operating cost and personnel. When B-2 stealth bombers attacked Serbia on the opening night of Operation Allied Force in 1999, destroyed Iraqi air defenses during 2003’s “Shock and Awe” and eliminated the Libyan fighter force in 2011 -- the attac... more »

Big Government Allowed Coronavirus To Spiral Out Of Control

John Stossel at The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*John Stossel* *Politics, Americas* [image: Employees in protective clothing perform tests for the corona virus at a laboratory in Berlin, Germany, March 26, 2020, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt] Red tape stopped virus testing—and cost lives. The coronavirus is frightening. I’m working from home, practicing “social distancing.” Experts say it’ll help “flatten the curve” so fewer people will be infected simultaneously. Then hospitals won’t be overwhelmed. But the infection rate grows. Doctors and hospitals may yet be overwhelme... more »

5 Reasons the Coronavirus Crippled Italy

Sara Belligoni at The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Sara Belligoni* *Health, Europe* [image: Reuters] There isn’t a lot of space in Italy for people to spread out in. Italy is one of the nations worst hit by the global coronavirus pandemic. As a scholar in the field of security and emergency management who has studied and worked in Italy, I have determined that there are at least five major reasons why the country is suffering so much. *1. Lots of old people* Italians have the sixth-longest life expectancy in the world – 84 years old. That means lots of Italians are elderly: In 2018, 22.6% of its population was 65 or over, amon... more »

Trump Just Made The Distance Between Iran And Israel A Whole Lot Smaller

Michael Peck at The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, Middle East* Long-range airstrikes require lots of plane fuel. *Key point: *New aerial tankers by themselves won’t guarantee the success of an Israeli strike on Iran. But they do make it a little easier. If Israel does decide to bomb Iran, the U.S. government has made it a little easier. The U.S. State Department has approved an Israeli request to buy eight KC-46A Pegasus aerial tankers. Including support equipment, spare parts and training, the deal is valued at $2.4 billion, with the first aircraft arriving in 2023. The sale “supports the foreign pol... more »

When Germany Attacked With 400,000 Men, The Battle Of The Bulge Became A Meat Grinder

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* It caught the Americans off guard. *Key point:* The tank destroyer crews were exhausted, but they brought much needed firepower to the beleaguered force. Shortly after 10:30 am on December 19, 1944, 26-year-old Major William Desobry picked up his field telephone, called his combat commander, Colonel William Roberts, and asked if he could withdraw from the Belgian village of Noville. Desobry had been holding off the entire German 2nd Panzer Division—some 16,000-men with more than 120 tanks and assault guns—for the last six hours with o... more »

Tragic suicides: viral hysteria as reverse natural selection

Luboš Motl at The Reference Frame - 9 hours ago
Millions of people will be miserable due to the economic hardship started by the irrational overreaction to the flu-like virus. Many will commit suicide. The victims of the societal responses may be basically divided to * victims who were actually brainwashed by the hysteria * people who like freedom and just can't withstand the shutdown and the choking of the normal life * people who don't find their economic ruined life worth living The first group includes e.g. an Italian nurse who contracted this glorified cold and felt so guilty – clearly due to the omnipresent hysteria – that ... more »

Ex-CFTC Chief’s Digital Dollar Initiative Adds 22 New Advisors, Will Release White Paper in the Next Two Months

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 9 hours ago
Ex-CFTC Chief’s Digital Dollar Initiative Adds 22 New Advisors, Will Release White Paper in the Next Two Months by YILUN CHENG, https://www.theblockcrypto.com/ “Crypto dad” Christopher Giancarlo’s digital dollar initiative has named 22 new advisory members and is set to release a white paper in the next two months. Giancarlo, the former chairman of the Commodity …

Victorian clinics step up coronavirus testing to every fifth person

Beth Gibson And Tyrone Dalton at Just In - 10 hours ago
The Victorian Department of Health asks screening centres across the state to begin testing every fifth person to get a clearer picture of how coronavirus is spreading through the regions.

Hospital staff warned over toilet paper theft and urged to dob in offenders

Marian Faa at Just In - 10 hours ago
Nurses are being told to write their names on face masks and reuse them, a spokesman says, as Queensland Health circulates an email to all staff warning against the theft of personal protective equipment in hospitals.

These couples rushed to get engaged as Australia went into coronavirus shutdown

Flip Prior And Scott Mitchell at Just In - 10 hours ago
We asked, you answered. Here are the stories of people rushing across borders or scrapping perfectly planned engagement holidays all to be able to pop the question amid the coronavirus outbreak.

'We struggled not being by his side as he died': COVID-19 victim's funeral off limits to his family

Nathan Morris at Just In - 10 hours ago
The wife of Toowoomba man Garry Kirstenfeldt, who died this week from COVID-19, and two of his four children are preparing for a funeral that they cannot attend.

Man accused of killing baby daughter granted home detention

Bec Whetham at Just In - 10 hours ago
A 30-year-old Mount Gambier man is charged with the manslaughter of his baby daughter, who was brought in to the Whyalla Hospital not breathing and with serious injuries in 2016.

Queensland's coronavirus cases rise but physical distancing is working, Government says

Just In - 10 hours ago
Queensland's confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 555 after 42,965 people are tested across the state, with Health Minister Steven Miles saying the state's physical-distancing measures are working.

Two positive coronavirus tests near remote Indigenous community

Lauren Roberts at Just In - 10 hours ago
A Northern Territory police officer and his wife who live near the remote central Australian community of Harts Range test positive for COVID-19.

Flying back from overseas? You won't be going home. Here's what we know about the quarantine crackdown

Nicole Mills at Just In - 10 hours ago
International arrivals will be stopped from returning home and instead forced into a two-week quarantine period in hotels. The new laws begin at 11:59pm on Saturday.

'You can't do CPR over the phone': Border closures cause critical health staff shortage

Isabella Higgins at Just In - 10 hours ago
Indigenous health clinics are grappling with critical medical staff shortages, after border closures and new quarantine measures cut off their supply of fly-in, fly-out GPs and nurses.

3.3 Million!! and other dubious records for the USA

Kenneth Thomas at Middle Class Political Economist - 10 hours ago
I for one am getting tired of all the "winning" under the illegitimate Trump regime. Today (March 26) we hit two milestones, neither of which is cause to celebrate. The first biggie is 3.28 million people filed first-time claims for unemployment in the last week. To put this in perspective, with a labor force of 164.6 million, it means that the unemployment rate rose 2.0% in one week. To look at it another way, the previous record for most unemployment claims in a week came in 1982, during the Reagan administration, and that record was 695,000. So this week we surpassed the previou... more »

Goodbye Gabbard

ORIENTAL REVIEW at OrientalReview.org - 10 hours ago
The Democratic establishment is deriving some delusionary cheer from it. The line of candidates for the presidential nomination has thinned, many falling out and proceeding, suicidally, to endorse former Vice President Joe Biden. The case of Hawaii Representative Tulsi Gabbard is particularly telling. At points, she has spoken with sober […]

Midnight Meme Of The Day!

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 10 hours ago
*by Noah* I'm sure my suggestion (above) could be paid for by restoring the tax code to its pre-Ronnie Raygun parameters. It could be paid for even faster if we went back to something resembling the tax rates of the 1950s, and we all know how much Republicans wish they could turn the country back to the way things were back then. So, hey Republicans, whadaya say? You can do it! I know you can! Besides I know how you're always saying that any expenditures should be offset by sacrifices made elsewhere. Surely, you were sincere about that, no? Dig deep!

UK keen on joint committee to boost bilateral trade post-Brexit

bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
27-Mar-2020 The British government remains hopeful of setting up a joint committee to boost bilateral trade and investment with Malaysia amid changes to the federal government.

Putin Front Runs QE, Proposes Taxing Investment Outflows

Tom Luongo at The Duran - 10 hours ago
Putin is putting a 15% tax (or tariff) on dividends paid to foreign entities as a way to front run the influx of capital fleeing the destruction that’s happening around Russia. More The post Putin Front Runs QE, Proposes Taxing Investment Outflows appeared first on The Duran.

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