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China To Bar Foreigners From Entering The Country
Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, learns about the progress on the vaccine, anti-body, medicine and fast testing kit research and application during his visit to the Academy of Military Medical Sciences in Beijing, capital of China, March 2, 2020. Xi on Monday inspected the scientific research on novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as well as the diagnosis and treatment of the disease in his visit to two institutes in Beijing. (Xinhua/Ju Peng) *Axios:* *China to te... more »
Stop the Fear-Mongering! 12 Medical Scientists Speak Out on COVID19 Responses
Fear over the coronavirus is gripping the nation and world, as within a short period of time life around the globe has drastically changed very suddenly. The main question facing everyone in the U.S. today is: How serious is this? Is the response the government is making right now consistent with the threat this virus presents? Some are proposing that anyone in the media who dares to question the official narrative should be silenced for the sake of "public health." Facebook, for example, took strong actions against Health Impact News by claiming we were publishing "fake news," mai... more »
'HPCON Charlie'
Stars & Stripes WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Mark Esper has issued orders barring nearly all official movement for Defense Department personnel overseas and instituted new health protection measures worldwide as the Pentagon attempts to slow the spreading coronavirus, which has sickened at least 600 people in the military community. Esper’s stop-movement order applies to all service members, DOD civilians and sponsored family members serving in any location overseas, the Pentagon announced late Wednesday. The order halts almost all travel for at least 60 days related to “exerci... more »
Schools refuse to allow polling booths as 2 million prepare to vote in Queensland on Saturday
Queensland restricts its borders and urges people to "stay in your suburb" but is also pushing ahead with Saturday's elections in the midst of the pandemic. The State Government says the risk is low compared to activities like grocery shopping, but some scientists and doctors have raised concerns.
Coronavirus threat may close childcare centres as parents pull children out
Childcare centres could start closing from next week, with one industry body saying the number of children being pulled out of care due to the threat of COVID-19 is startling.
Community spirit soars online with the #happyathome movement amid COVID-19 shutdown
Experiences of dancing, gym sessions and crocheting shared together on social media offer a circuit-breaker and sense of sanity to many people during the coronavirus lockdown.
'It is lonely': Social isolation challenges retirement village residents amid coronavirus pandemic
For people living in retirement villages, it's often the social life that gives them connection, but under COVID-19 all that is changing as some facilities enter a pre-emptive lockdown.
Self isolating? How to overcome 'decision paralysis' when there's so much to watch
Welcome to the golden age of streaming, more popular than ever during the age of coronavirus. But how do you overcome decision paralysis and pick something to watch?
Coronavirus is keeping her from loved ones, but on Elyce's island life is peachy
Coronavirus has made meeting up with friends impossible — in the real world, at least. Online, it's a totally different story.
Surfing greengrocer's 'knock-and-drop' service in high demand
At 68, Ken Little still catches a wave every morning before going to his local fruit and vegetable store, where he's busier than ever supporting his community during the coronavirus emergency.
Live: NSW Now: Sydney massage parlour fined for breaching coronavirus restrictions
Just In - 21 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING: *A massage parlour becomes the first NSW business to be fined for operating during coronavirus restrictions, while police search for a man who deliberately coughed on a supermarket employee after a verbal altercation.
Hopeful for relief, Canberrans anxiously await coronavirus rental assistance announcement
Jacob Thornton was one of the many people this week who found themselves queuing for Centrelink support, unable to pay rent. Today, Canberra renters and landlords alike hope the national cabinet will decide on a housing support package to ease the economic toll COVID-19 is taking.
'Easy prey': How a single dad on Centrelink wound up with a $36k car loan
Some car buyers are being saddled with repayments they just can't keep up with after being talked into loans they can't afford, or unknowingly signing up for extra insurance. But a big change for retailers is coming, and consumer advocates hope it will make a difference.
With coronavirus an ever-present threat, how are elderly people coping?
For many Australians life as they know it has ceased to exist. But for many older people living alone solitude is a way of life, and they remain calm yet very concerned.
Union demands action over council infighting
Union calls to sack a council on Tasmania's east coast are growing louder, with the news its most senior staff member has resigned.
Live: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he will continue to lead the UK's response to the coronavirus outbreak from self-isolation after confirming he has tested positive. Follow live.
Expert hopes working from home will continue, long after coronavirus has disappeared
In major cities across Australia there are commuters who usually spend hours each day in cars or on public transport, that are now getting these hours back as they work from home.
There's a new class of Australian business that can't hold on during the pandemic
There are hundreds of thousands across Australia. They haven't been explicitly closed down by Government edict, but neither are they essential enough to be earning any actual money, writes Annabel Crabb.
Coronavirus pandemic 'means no biological children for us', say IVF patients
Devastated women say the coronavirus epidemic is robbing them of their last chance of having children, as IVF clinics across the nation cut services.
What about the sports fans? Coronavirus has thrown their season out too
Footy brings people together and it's an escape from the daily grind. But life without it starts this weekend, so how are the fans going to deal?
Judith Lucy accidentally made the perfect podcast for our 'Overwhelmed & Dying' times
In her new ABC podcast, the comedian explores just how screwed up both her life and our entire planet is, while offering a way out of this mess.
Cinemas call for rent relief, saying some independents won't survive shutdown
There was the pressure from piracy, then the arrival of Netflix, Disney+ and other home-entertainment services. Now, coronavirus is yet another battle for Australia's cinemas.
Melissa worked for years to get off welfare, but COVID-19 put her back in the Centrelink queue
Having to apply for the new Jobseeker payment was a heavy blow for Melissa, who says she had just managed to turn her life around when the coronavirus crisis hit.
Seen pictures of swans and dolphins returning to the canals of Venice? They've been debunked
In the first issue of RMIT ABC Fact Check's CoronaCheck, we wrap up the latest debunked coronavirus misinformation, including a Footscray factory which was claimed to be stockpiling goods for overseas export.
This chart shows how many Australians could land in ICU with COVID-19
If you've been in the bustling corridors of an Australian hospital, you'll know there's rarely a spare bed. We've crunched the numbers on how many we might need for COVID-19 patients this winter.
Australian insurer moves to block doctors and patients getting coronavirus cover
One of Australia's biggest life insurers moves to cut off payouts to customers who die from COVID-19, including frontline doctors fighting the deadly virus.
I'm a doctor at Italy's hardest-hit hospital. I had to decide who got a ventilator and who didn't
Just In - 21 hours ago
Guglielmo Gianotti has fought on the medical frontline of Italy's coronavirus crisis. He saw the wave of patients overwhelm his hospital, then he caught the virus himself. He has a warning for other countries like Australia.
Coronavirus update: These are the key developments from today
Just In - 21 hours ago
All people returning to Australia will be forced to quarantine in hotels for 14 days, a baby is among 24 new cases in Western Australia, and the US now has more confirmed cases than any other country.
What flattening the curve really means and why going hard won't work here
How does 'flattening the curve' end? Experts say around 60 per cent of Australians might need to contract coronavirus before all social distancing measures can be lifted.
Keeping NSW jobs the goal of second coronavirus stimulus package
The NSW Government will unveil its second round of economic measures in an attempt keep people in jobs, as the coronavirus outbreak continues to impact the state.
Auto Giants Aim To Reopen as Manufacturing Stalls Under COVID-19
[image: auto-giants-aim-to-reopen-as-manufacturing-stalls-under-covid-19] Ford, Toyota, and Fiat Chrysler plan to restart production in April, despite fears that doing so would enable the spread of coronavirus.
Stop the Fear-Mongering! 12 Medical Scientists Speak Out on COVID19 Responses
Fear over the coronavirus is gripping the nation and world, as within a short period of time life around the globe has drastically changed very suddenly. The main question facing everyone in the U.S. today is: How serious is this? Is the response the government is making right now consistent with the threat this virus presents? Some are proposing that anyone in the media who dares to question the official narrative should be silenced for the sake of "public health." Facebook, for example, took strong actions against Health Impact News by claiming we were publishing "fake news," mai... more »
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Will Lemons and Hot Water Cure or Prevent COVID-19?
As cures go, these ones are lemons.
Trump Say Feds Developing New Guidelines for Coronavirus Risk
“We all have to get smart,” the president said on a call with the nation's governors. “We have to open up our country, I'm sorry.”
My Odds
How to figure odds of exposure and risks. What we OUGHT to be doing. Continue reading →
Chinese President Xi Makes A Push To Drop Trade Tariffs At The G-20
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the G20 Extraordinary Virtual Leaders' Summit on Covid-19 via a video link in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua *CGTN*: *Xi Jinping calls for tariff reduction within G20 amid potential virus-driven global recession* Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged a collective tariff reduction within the Group of 20 (G20) bloc, a strong call to boost confidence and combat a potential virus-driven global recession. "I want to call on all G20 members to take collective actions – cutting tariffs, removing barriers, and facilitating the unfettered fl... more »
Chinese Bio-Weapon?
Sent in by Tony from New York, and we thank him. From AmericanPartisan. Francis Boyle is a professor of international law at the University of Illinois College of Law. He drafted the U.S. domestic implementing legislation for the Biological Weapons Convention, known as the Biological Weapons Anti-Terrorism Act of 1989, that was approved unanimously by both Houses of the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President George H.W. Bush. In an exclusive interview given to Geopolitics and Empire, Dr. Boyle discusses the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China and the Biosafety Level 4 labor... more »
Cannabis labs watchful of supply disruptions during coronavirus crisis as testing demand remains strong
Marijuana testing labs report steady business as the COVID-19 outbreak rolls on, though concerns loom over the availability of protective equipment such as gloves and masks and other cleaning supplies. It’s a topic the cannabis industry will keep a careful eye on because, if the coronavirus pandemic eventually causes hiccups in testing, that could slow […] Cannabis labs watchful of supply disruptions during coronavirus crisis as testing demand remains strong is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Mexico Senate suspension over COVID-19 puts cannabis legalization deadline in doubt
The Mexican Senate struck an agreement to postpone most legislative activity as part of the second phase of contingency measures to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The decision casts serious doubt on the feasibility of complying with the April 30 deadline the Supreme Court set for the legalization of cannabis. Senate commissions approved a legalization bill earlier this […] Mexico Senate suspension over COVID-19 puts cannabis legalization deadline in doubt is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Green Organic Dutchman shelves large Quebec facility, lays off staff
The Green Organic Dutchman (TGOD) is the latest large Canadian cannabis firm to shelve one of its greenhouses and lay off staff, continuing a trend that has seen significant facility postponements and workforce reductions across the nation’s marijuana industry. TGOD temporarily laid off most employees at its facility in Valleyfield, Quebec, as it moves to centralize […] Green Organic Dutchman shelves large Quebec facility, lays off staff is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
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The Pandemic Is Killing Progressive Congressional Campaigns-- We Can't Let That Happen
You know what's come to a grinding halt? Fundraising for grassroots congressional candidates. Coronavirus fear and the stock market collapse seem to have hit most campaigns across America. I've been hearing from candidates that their call time efforts are yielding less than half of what they were raising last month and that their e-mail programs are doing even worse. "It is super slow," one progressive candidate up against a well-heeled conservative told me this morning. "I just spent 5 hours doing calls and that resulted in $160 dollars-- and only because I was also calling peo... more »
No Final Joint G-7 Statement After U.S. Insisted On Calling The Curent Coronavirus Pandemic The 'Wuhan Virus'
*Politico:* *Pompeo, G-7 foreign ministers spar over ‘Wuhan virus’* At issue is whether to link the coronavirus directly to China. WASHINGTON — Foreign ministers from the Group of 7 leading industrialized democracies sparred Wednesday over whether to call out China as the source of the coronavirus pandemic. Meeting by video conference because of the outbreak, the ministers agreed on the need for joint efforts to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus, which causes a disease being called COVID-19. But U.S. and European diplomats said the ministers were unable to agree on Secretar... more »
People First; Target Wall Street and the City of London and their Culture of Death - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat
People First; Target Wall Street and the City of London and their Culture of Death Video of People First; Target Wall Street and the City of London and their Culture of Death LIVE every Thursday at 9pm EDT, 6pm PST - Tonight’s Fireside Chat will reflect on the critical measures which must be implemented now in the wake of the crisis facing the United States and the world as a whole: who is the actual enemy in this battle. Are the British now moving worldwide to reduce human populations to the level their Empire demands, having failed previously after throwing everything they coul... more »
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"A Wake-Up Call"
Sofo Archon, "A Wake-Up Call" Michael Jackson, "Earth Song"
Kahlil Gibran, "On Talking"
*"On Talking"* "You talk when you cease to be at peace with your thoughts; And when you can no longer dwell in the solitude of your heart you live in your lips, and sound is a diversion and a pastime. And in much of your talking, thinking is half murdered. For thought is a bird of space, that in a cage of words may indeed unfold its wings but cannot fly. There are those among you who seek the talkative through fear of being alone. The silence of aloneness reveals to their eyes their naked selves and they would escape. And there are those who talk, and without knowledge or forethought r... more »
Little Things That Prevent Us From Losing Weight
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Optimistic Originalism and the Reconstruction Amendments
After quite a bit of work over the last two years, I've finally posted "Optimistic Originalism and the Reconstruction Amendments" on SSRN. The link is here. I hope to be doing some posting on what I learned about Reconstruction and originalism from the project in the next few weeks (when I'm not posting about the current policy disaster!). The abstract follows: This article critically examines the relationship of contemporary “public meaning” originalism to the legal achievement of the Reconstruction Amendments. It identifies an influential “optimistic” trend in rec... more »
"Great Moments"
*"Great Moments"* Author Unknown *"A NYC Taxi driver wrote:* "I arrived at the address and honked the horn. After waiting a few minutes I honked again. Since this was going to be my last ride of my shift I thought about just driving away, but instead I put the car in park and walked up to the door and knocked. 'Just a minute', answered a frail, elderly voice. I could hear something being dragged across the floor. After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her 90's stood before me. She was wearing a print dress and a pillbox hat with a veil pinned on it, like somebody ou... more »
Mish-Mash
Thank you for your patience. The blog is back in business and the new and improved format is still in development. There's no such thing as a "woke" vegetarian, great white shark. *The Kennedy Center* The $2 trillion economic stimulus to aid people out of work and businesses in trouble was passed with $25,000,000 earmarked for the Kennedy Center. I guess that the people there needed to be stimulated. Let's review how that organization is supposed to be funded. It was authorized by the 1958 National Cultural Center Act of Congress, which required that its programming be sustained th... more »
"Remembering Now..."
“You think you will never forget any of this, you will remember it always just the way it was. But you can't remember it the way it was. To know it, you have to be living in the presence of it right as it is happening. It can return only by surprise. Speaking of these things tells you that there are no words for them that are equal to them or that can restore them to your mind. And so you have a life that you are living only now, now and now and now, gone before you can speak of it, and you must be thankful for living day by day, moment by moment, in this presence. But you have a li... more »
"Basic Math"
*"Basic Math"* by Robert Gore "This is a companion article to “The Last Gasp”. One of the things this coronavirus outbreak has revealed is widespread mathematical illiteracy. Early on, the number of cases was said to be growing exponentially, which was true, but only for a short while. As an equation, exponential growth is of the form f(x)=ax (x is an exponent, I cannot type a superscript), where a and x are both greater than one. With exponential growth, assuming days are the time period, the daily change is greater each day, but the percentage change remains constant. The sequenc... more »
Droughts? Climate Breakdown? Even the NAO Have Lost The Plot Now.
By Paul Homewood h/t Joe Public We are used to dissembling from the likes of the Met Office and Environment Agency. It comes to something though when the National Audit Office is economical with the truth: England is in danger of experiencing droughts within 20 years unless action […]
Canada Objects To U.S. Plans To Deploy Troops Along The U.S.-Canada Border
*Reuters*: *Canada calls Trump plan to deploy troops at border unnecessary and damaging* OTTAWA/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Canada’s government on Thursday said U.S. President Donald Trump should not deploy troops along the U.S.-Canada border, calling it unnecessary because of the coronavirus outbreak and warning it would damage relations between the two countries. Trump is expected to send fewer than 1,000 troops to the Canadian border, two U.S. government officials told Reuters. They would help enforce the ban on non-essential crossings due to the coronavirus pandemic, one of the ... more »
Is Triscuit A Portmanteau Of 'Electricity' And Biscuit?
Like most writers, Sage Boggs (also on Bandcamp) is a curious guy. At a party he saw there were Triscuits, the snack crackers, and asked *why* they were named Triscuits. read more
How The Police State Uses Crises To Expand Lockdown Powers, With John Whitehead
The assault on our civil liberties is in overdrive. Habeas corpus is thrown out the window and the government is asking to be able to indefinitely detain Americans without charge or trial. Constitutional law attorney John Whitehead, President of the Rutherford Institute, joins today's Liberty Report to discuss these threats...and to let us know what we can do about them! Watch today's Liberty Report:
The Guardian’s biases produced bogus COVID-19 claims
It attempted to blame the coronavirus crisis on human activities that The Guardian and its writers tend to detest, even though they are essential for modern civilization and didn't cause the virus. The post The Guardian’s biases produced bogus COVID-19 claims appeared first on CFACT.
Gordon Brown Calls for Global Government to Tackle Coronavirus
UK’s former labour party leader, Gordon Brown has called for a Global Government to be formed to deal with the current Coronavirus Pandemic. The Guardian Reports: The former Labour prime minister, who was at the centre of the international efforts to tackle the impact of the near-meltdown of the banks in 2008, said there was … The post Gordon Brown Calls for Global Government to Tackle Coronavirus appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Did the Obamas Buy Controlling Interest in Home Depot?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Does COVID Stand for ‘Chinese-Originated Viral Infectious Disease’?
There are different processes and purposes for naming diseases.
"Considerable Knowledge..."
“It takes considerable knowledge just to realize the extent of your own ignorance.” - Thomas Sowell
"Government Spending for a Coronavirus “War” Will Not Boost Economy"
*"Government Spending for a Coronavirus **“War” Will Not Boost Economy"* By Bill Bonner "Four and twenty Yankees, feeling very dry, Went across the border to get a drink of rye. When the rye was opened, the Yanks began to sing, “God bless America, but God save the King!” – Prohibition Era ditty SAN MARTIN, ARGENTINA – "The public health nurse came yesterday, bringing two pieces of paper. One for each of us. They certified that we are virus-free. “But you still can’t go anywhere,” the nurse explained. “The whole country is shut down. And there are roadblocks up and down the valley. Be... more »
Coronavirus: Disabled people say ‘shocking’ new laws will strip away rights
Disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) say measures in the government’s emergency Coronavirus Act – which became law yesterday (Wednesday) – will “run a coach and horses” through their rights to social care. They spoke out as MPs and peers debated, and then approved, […]
Coronavirus: MPs and peers pass ‘draconian’ and ‘life-changing’ bill
“Draconian” legislation that is set to have a “life-changing” impact on disabled people’s ability to access social care has become law, after being passed by parliament in just three days. The Coronavirus Act was granted royal assent late yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon after […]
Coronavirus: Anger over ‘terrifying and discriminating’ intensive care guidance
New guidance for the NHS on which coronavirus patients should receive intensive care treatment has heightened fears among activists that many disabled people will be refused life-saving treatment if they are admitted to hospital. The guidance from the National Institute for Health […]
Coronavirus: Employers of PAs still await government guidance after nearly two weeks
The government has failed to publish guidance to help disabled people survive the coronavirus pandemic if they use direct payments to employ personal assistants (PAs), nearly two weeks after ministers provided advice for the wider social care sector. It is now almost […]
Coronavirus: Disabled woman fears benefits could be stripped while she fights COVID-19
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has refused to say whether it could strip out-of-work benefits from disabled people who are fighting coronavirus while trying to meet strict deadlines for assessment of their eligibility. DWP’s refusal to clarify the situation came […]
Coronavirus: Lack of engagement with DPOs ‘has led to bad policies’
The government is facing claims that its continuing and repeated refusal to consult with disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) has contributed to its failure to protect disabled people’s rights in responding to the coronavirus crisis. Successive governments since 2012 have been criticised for […]
Minister’s silence over lack of engagement with DPOs on disability strategy
Disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) have asked the minister for disabled people to explain why the government is failing to consult with them on the development of its new cross-government disability strategy. The Reclaiming Our Futures Alliance (ROFA) said it had not been […]
Benefit assessment companies ‘have made almost no progress’ on safeguarding
The three companies that carry out disability benefit assessments for the government have made almost no progress in the last year on alerting local authorities to concerns about claimants whose safety is at risk, according to a disabled campaigner. Last year, freedom […]
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Discusses Coronavirus Relief Bill…
On the heels of more than three million new unemployment claims, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin calls in to CNBC for a phone interview to discuss the coronavirus relief bill that passed last night. Mnuchin was asked about his reaction to … Continue reading →
A battle fought on a million fronts
Like most people, I find it difficult to wrap my mind around complex issues. It’s easiest to boil it down to one or two key factors, and focus on those perspectives. But that doesn’t always work. Consider global warming. If we are going to address that issue in the most cost effective way it will […] The post A battle fought on a million fronts appeared first on Econlib.
Tips for Online Teaching
We know many of you- teachers and parents, too!- suddenly find yourselves thrust into the world of online teaching and learning. We’re trying to do everything we can to make that transition as smooth as possible. Here’s a link to the special edition of our e-newsletter that went out earlier this week. It includes […] The post Tips for Online Teaching appeared first on Econlib.
Biden: No More Debates. Sanders: I’m Ready For More, Despite Likely Loss
[image: biden-no-more-debates-sanders-i-m-ready-for-more-despite-likely-loss] Joe Biden, the Democrat front-runner for president, says the time for debates is over, saying he is planning to stick to ending the Chinese Virus pandemic.
U.S. House Introduces Resolution Condemning Chinese Government Over COVID-19
[image: us-house-introduces-resolution-condemning-chinese-government-over-covid-19] The U.S. House of Representatives has introduced a resolution condemning the Chinese communist government for its mishandling of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Food Delivery Trucks Set Ablaze by “Anti-social” Teens in Great Britain
[image: food-delivery-trucks-set-ablaze-by-anti-social-teens-in-great-britain] In the wake of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement of a complete lockdown of the United Kingdom, outbreaks of violence have been reported in the nation.
Biden Now Claims He Was an Ivy League Professor
[image: biden-now-claims-he-was-an-ivy-league-professor] Biden's penchant for lying, coupled with what some suspect is the early onset of Alzheimer’s, is making the Democrat Party heirarchy increasingly nervous.
Forthcoming books: I'd appreciate your input, please
As regular readers will know, I suffered a heart attack (my second) late last year. I'm recovering fairly well from it, but with one ongoing problem. The extra medication I've been prescribed in the short term (added to the other pills I take for other, long-term problems) is messing with my creative mind. I'm finding it very hard to produce fiction of a quality acceptable to me (let alone my readers). I hope that'll solve itself after mid-year, when I stop taking the problem medication, but until then it's a pain in the proverbial. I need the income I derive from my books to k... more »
Army Corp of Engineers coordinating with FEMA and New York for Pandemic
On March 17th, Governor Cuomo received word the Army Corp was being deployed to his state to help with the hospital bed situation. The USACE Press Release, March 25, 2020 carried information on what they are doing not only in New York but in other locations assigned them to provide support. Nation-wide as of today, the USACE has received 5 FEMA Mission Assignments (MAs) totaling $357 million, and has more than 250 personnel providing support. Two of the FEMA MAs ($5.6 million) are for national activation and to provide initial planning and engineering support nationwide to address ... more »
Don't panic: CDC death rates show that even the oldest people are 9 times more likely to live than die from coronavirus
The latest CDC report covering February 12 to March 16 shows the following mortality rates by age group: - 0 percent for those aged 0 to 19 (an age group that accounted for 5 percent of those included in the study, or 123 out of 2,449) - 0.1 percent for those aged 20 to 44 (an age group that accounted for 29 percent of those included in the study, or 705 out of 2,449) - 0.5 percent for those aged 45 to 54 (an age group that accounted for 18 percent of those included in the study, or 429 out of 2,449) - 1.4 percent for those aged 55 to 64 (an age group that account... more »
My new office
After 3 weeks of one finger typing on my I-pad I decided I really needed my computer and a desk at Phil's. I was looking on-line and at local stores and then everything shut down. So I looked around our house and noticed a drop leaf table in Bob's office was only holding books, and my great-grandmother's dining room chair recaned by my mother was just a place holder at another desk, so I set them up and brought over my computer. Open for business. The table's story isn't too interesting--I bought it at Target in 2002 so Bob would have a table in his office while talking to client... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 3/26/2020
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Patient readers, this will be an abbreviated Water Cooler, partly because I had to launch this year’s Water Cooler fundraiser (there is a tip jar on this page as well), but also because I must finish a post on #COVID19 and class. I will be back at full force tomorrow. […]
MyPillow's Mike Lindell, a major Trump supporter, steps in to help...
*by turning over 75% of his pillow manufacturing to making cotton masks for health care workers.* While cotton is not the best for masks, it is considered way better than nothing. And cotton is what Mike has. This is how a true patriot behaves. Not to sound selfish, but I'm glad I got my MyPillow sheets a few weeks ago before all this Wuflu crap popped up. They are the highest quality sheets I've ever owned. *Lindell also urged people to “stay in the word.”* “I think when we have times like this, this is an opportunity for one of the biggest revivals ever. I think it gets people ... more »
US indicts Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on 'narco-terrorism' charges
Just In - 23 hours ago
The United States has indicted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and more than a dozen other top Venezuelan officials on charges of "narco-terrorism".
I fled from coronavirus in New York. I was shocked by what I saw in Sydney
Just In - 23 hours ago
Australians are now armed with all the information they need to prevent this coronavirus prologue becoming a full-blown tragedy, writes Ed Coper. So why are we still in denial?
12 Doctors and Scientists Express Doubts and Concerns over the Draconian Response to COVID-19
These experts' concerns include: the fact that the destruction of the economy will cause more deaths than the coronavirus, there are no scientific standards for testing for the presence of the virus, most deaths are only in the elderly population, and more!
Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti Announces Water and Power Will Be Shut Off for Non-Essential Businesses that Don’t Close
The mayor said that water and power would be turned off for nonessential businesses to force them to close. He called the businesses that have yet to close "irresponsible and selfish.” While small business owners are fighting for economic survival, the Mayor enjoys a handsome salary with no interruptions or reductions.
How Saddam’s View Of the US As A Threat Led To Kuwait Invasion
Many took US Amb to Iraq Glaspie's meeting with Saddam as the Bush Admin okaying his invasion of Kuwait but that proved wrong (The Diplomat) When Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in 1990 many initially believed this was okayed by the Bush administration. That mainly arose from U.S. Ambassador to Iraq April Glaspie’s meeting with the Iraqi leader just before the conflict started. She told Saddam that the U.S. had no position on the Iraq-Kuwait border issue. That made headlines even though she also told him that the White House opposed the use of force to resolve the matter. Captured Ira... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Mar 26
1918 Battle of Khan Baghdadi between Ottomans and British started 1975 Iranian premier visited Baghdad and laid out steps to implement Algiers Agreement 1979 Iraq hosted anti-Sadat meeting to oppose new Egypt-Israel peace treaty 1982 2 Iraqi divisions ordered to retreat to escape encirclement during Iranian Op Fath push on Maysan Large tank battle in Chananeh End of day Iraqi 1st Mech Div destroyed (Musings On Iraq book review *Iran-Iraq War Volume 4: The Forgotten Fronts*) 1984 US Special Envoy Rumsfeld arrived in Iraq for 2ndtime Rumsfeld presented secret proposal for Israeli ai... more »
Democrats label Trump being reasonable as lies because they want panic
Democrat politicians and Democrat reporters are horrified that you like what Trump is saying and doing. You don't want to panic but you do want the facts that will help you navigate this crisis. Similarly you understand that we can't shut down America for 6 months without creating economic consequences that are far worse in terms of human deaths than the alternative will. Look at the declining life span of Americans due to depression, suicide, and drug addiction in areas where Democrat policies exported manufacturing jobs leaving people with no hope. It's clear that Trump is righ... more »
Takaya, the lone wolf of Discovery Island, has been shot and killed
A lone wolf that recently ventured into Victoria and had to be relocated by conservation officers has been shot dead. CTV News Vancouver Island has confirmed Takaya, a well known wolf who spent years living alone on Discovery Island, has died this week. Cheryl Alexander is a conservation photographer who has been following one of nature’s great predators for years and said the animal was shot by a hunter. “I’ve been crying for the last couple of hours,” said Alexander. “It’s heartbreaking.” She lives in Victoria and has been following, documenting and studying the lone wolf named... more »
NPR gets millions in relief bill but still lies about Trump
In this day and age when Catholic and Protestant radio stations are supported solely by private donations that we need to spend hard earned taxpayer dollars on NPR, and PBS. If viewers like those left wing propaganda mills let them pay for them. For example as part of NPR's campaigning for Joe Biden they "fact checked" Trump's claim that 50,000 people could die from the flu this year. They said the total was half that. But then they had to correct their own fact check since it turns out the CDC's estimate runs from 23,000 to 59,000. So their initial fact check was totally wrong ... more »
Voyager 2: Digging Deeper into the Data from Uranus
Voyager 2’s flyby of Uranus and its moons occurred on January 24, 1986, returning images that for many of us will always be associated with the outpouring of grief over the loss of Challenger, which occurred a scant four days later. But Voyager’s data were voluminous, its images striking, as we examined the ice giant […]
The Intelligence Contest in Cyberspace
*Editor's note: This article is part of a series of short articles by analysts involved in the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, among others, highlighting and commenting upon aspects of the commission's findings and conclusion.* The ongoing competition in cyberspace is largely an intelligence contest. Although the technology is different, the underlying contest exhibits all the characteristics of traditional spy-versus-spy battles. An intelligence contest is an effort to steal secrets and exploit them for relative advantage. Great powers today are using cyberspace with vigor, seek... more »
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Hezbollah announces health emergency plan to combat coronavirus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:25 P.M.) – Hezbollah announced on Wednesday their health emergency plan to assist the people as they combat the coronavirus outbreak. According to the statement, Hezbollah’s emergency plan will include free testing for the coronavirus at hospitals, along with free treatment for anyone infected with the illness. Furthermore, Hezbollah has deployed 24,500 doctors, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US warship armed with Tomahawk missiles enters Taiwan Strait amid row with China
China blasted the US over the move to sale a warship through the Taiwan Strait, accusing Washington “dangerous” behaviour. “US moves have seriously interfered in China’s internal affairs, severely harmed peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and poisoned Sino-US military ties,” Chinese Defence Ministry spokesman Ren Guoqiang said. Criticizing the US’s “continued negative actions” […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Rare aerial footage of Russian-Turkish military patrols in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 P.M.) – RT Arabic released rare aerial footage of the Russian-Turkish military patrols that are taking place in several areas in northern Syria. According to RT Arabic, an aircraft escorted the Russian military police between Qamishli International Airport and the city of Al-Derbasiyeh on the Syrian-Turkish border. RT was the only media […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Rockets land near US embassy in Baghdad: video
At least three rockets fell near the US Embassy in Iraq, in the Green Zone of Baghdad, Iraqi media reported on Thursday. According to the Al-Arabiya broadcaster, the rockets fell near the US embassy, and no damage or casualties were reported, a source told Baghdad Today. Twitter users shared videos allegedly recorded in the area. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish military sends large convoy to southern Idlib amid Syrian Army build-up
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:45 P.M.) – The Turkish military sent a large convoy to the southern countryside of the Idlib Governorate on Thursday amid reports of a Syrian Arab Army (SAA) build-up in the Jabal Al-Zawiya region. According to reports from the Idlib countryside, the Turkish military convoy entered northwestern Syria from the neighboring Hatay Province; […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Libyan Army is about to capture the entire Tunisian border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – The Military Information Division of the General Command of the Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Field Marshal Khalifa Hafter, announced on Thursday that their forces are approaching the Ras Jdir border with Tunisia. “A few kilometers separate our armed forces from controlling the port of Ras Jedir al-Bari and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US military withdraws from base in northwest Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:15 P.M.) – The U.S.-led Coalition forces withdrew from a military base in the Nineveh (Ninawa) Governorate of Iraq on Wednesday, as they continue to consolidate their troops across the country. According to reports, the U.S.-led Coalition withdrew their troops from the Al-Qayyarah Airbase on Wednesday morning, as their military aircraft were seen […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Bats, Pangolins...Or.....Who ARE "The Usual Suspects", Anyway?
*Yet another artists' rendition of Covid-19* A reader has asked me to be more specific as to* who* I believe is behind the Covid-9/11 Planned-emic. In a previous post I suggested it might have originated with bats and pangolins sold as food at the Wuhan, China market. Or, it might be "the usual suspects". "Who are the Usual Suspects?" Be more specific...the reader demanded. Well, first we need to examine who are NOT the "Usual Suspects". The G7 countries don't think China was responsible as shown in this PressTV report on their recent meeting to discuss the virus. Please rea... more »
Consensus Reality Meltdown 2 – The Erosion of Perception
*Kingsley L. Dennis* - Modern technological societies are creeping more and more into a form of abstraction.
‘Huge Victory’ for Standing Rock Sioux Tribe as Federal Court Rules DAPL Permits Violated Law
*Julia Conley* - "This is what the tribe has been fighting for many months. Their fearless organizing continues to change the game."
Monarch Butterfly Populations Are Plummeting
*Jordan Davidson* - Monarch butterflies are seeing their populations plummet precipitously, worrying scientists that the future of the species is in peril.
COVID19 lessons: Govern, work and live smarter
Tough times teach tough lessons. Tossing aside foolish policy is a lesson worth learning. The post COVID19 lessons: Govern, work and live smarter appeared first on CFACT.
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