Saturday, March 28, 2020

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

10:30 pm MDT

Boosting your immune system could help you survive the Coronavirus. Why isn’t the government talking about it?

Shane Dowling at Kangaroo Court of Australia - 6 hours ago
There are many fruits and vegetables, which we can all access, that scientific testing says fight viruses and so there would have to be a possibility they could save people’s lives during […]

Paranoid and Unstable Michigan Governor Claims Vast Conspiracy Because Medical Vendors Not Providing Equipment…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 6 hours ago
With a review of her incompetent action plan so far it is obviously that Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is overwhelmed with the responsibilities of her position during crisis. Now that a complete lack of preparation is surfacing; to make matters … Continue reading →

Smart Shift – Restaurants Flip Supply Chain Business Model, Selling Retail….

sundance at The Last Refuge - 6 hours ago
A month ago CTH pointed out the short-sighted approach when federal, state and local government dictates began enforcing restaurant closings. By shutting down 50% of the total food supply output, the retail food supply chain was simply overwhelmed. Since then … Continue reading →

Russian State Oil Company Rosneft Bails Out Of Venezuela

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 6 hours ago
FILE PHOTO: Rosneft logo is pictured on a safety helmet in Vung Tau *Sputnik*:* Russia's Rosneft Oil Company Announces Termination of Its Activity in Venezuela* The Russian oil company's operations in the Latin American country, where it was extracting the heaviest mix of crude in the world, have been complicated since Washington initiated a campaign to oust democratically elected President Nicolas Maduro. The US namely introduced sanctions on companies working in the Venezuelan oil sector. Russia’s Rosneft oil company has announced that it is selling 100% of its rights in all Ven... more »

All The Craziest Things About America Are Being Highlighted By This Virus

WTStaff at Waking Times - 6 hours ago
*Caitlin Johnstone* -The corporate cronyism of America’s political system has been highlighted with a massive kleptocratic multitrillion-dollar corporate bailout.

Abbott Labs Will Have A 5-Minute Coronavirus Test For Use Almost Anywhere On April 1

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 6 hours ago
Abbott virus detection machine Source: Abbott Laboratories *Bloomberg:** Abbott Launches 5-Minute Virus Test for Use Almost Anywhere* Abbott Laboratories is unveiling a coronavirus test that can tell if someone is infected in as little as five minutes, and is so small and portable it can be used in almost any health-care setting. The medical-device maker plans to supply 50,000 tests a day starting April 1, said John Frels, vice president of research and development at Abbott Diagnostics. The molecular test looks for fragments of the coronavirus genome, which can quickly be detecte... more »

Printing Rolls Of Money

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 6 hours ago

Oil Producers Are Pumping 20 Million Barrels More Than What The World Needs

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 6 hours ago
A pump jack operates at a well site leased by Devon Energy Production Company near Guthrie, Oklahoma, September 15, 2015. REUTERS/Nick Oxford/File Photo *Bloomberg:* *Oil Trading House Vitol Says Demand Is Down as Much as 20%* Global oil demand has fallen as much as 20% from last year as more countries lockdown billions of people inside their houses in a bid to halt the spread of the coranavirus, the world’s top independent oil trader said. Russell Hardy, the head of Vitol Group, said that consumption of crude had dropped by between 15 million and 20 million barrels a day from the ... more »

Project Propaganda AKA Project Forever Free

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig at Cloaking Inequity - 6 hours ago
By Thomas Ultican 3/28/2020 During final months of 2019, the Education Post was reorganized. In 2014, four billionaires spent $5.5 million to … Project Propaganda AKA Project Forever Free

GOP’s Massie Outrages House, Trump by Seeking to Stall Vote

AP News at Snopes.com - 6 hours ago
The Republican from northern Kentucky is attempting to force a roll call vote on the sweeping $2.2 trillion coronavirus aid package — the only member of Congress willing to stall, if not block, the historic legislation.

New Canberra-based online delivery to launch as eateries adapt to coronavirus restrictions

Niki Burnside And Tahlia Roy at Just In - 6 hours ago
Stuck indoors but don't want to cook for yourself? As coronavirus forces businesses to adapt, a Canberra local has come up with a new online delivery service to bring the best restaurants into your home.

The 'cancellation apocalypse': How coronavirus is threatening Australian writers

Hannah Reich at Just In - 6 hours ago
Like many industries with a casualised or self-employed workforce, Australian writers are reeling from cancellations and job losses wrought by COVID-19.

Meghan's first post-Royal job will be voicing a Disney elephant documentary

Just In - 6 hours ago
Having reportedly relocated with Prince Harry to Los Angeles this week, Meghan Markle will voice a forthcoming documentary about elephants.

Immigrant who fought White Australia policy for right to vote leaves lasting legacy

Tim Lee at Just In - 6 hours ago
When the White Australia policy saw Siva Singh struck off the electoral roll in his adopted country, the proud and patriotic travelling merchant took the matter to the High Court.

Live: Death toll rises to 16 but PM says daily growth rate of coronavirus has dropped

Simon Smale at Just In - 6 hours ago
The deaths of a woman in Queensland and a man in Victoria take the national coronavirus death toll to 16, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces a $1.1 billion package targeting telehealth services, mental health support and domestic violence initiatives. Follow live.

Everyone is buying rice — so why is Australia's biggest rice company struggling?

Sean Murphy at Just In - 6 hours ago
Panic buying is adding to the pressure on rice supplies at a time when drought and water reform have led to one of the smallest crops in the industry's 70-year history in Australia.

On Monday Samantha was told she was no longer needed, by Thursday she had a new job

Jessica Longbottom at Just In - 6 hours ago
The fallout from panic buying and medical equipment shortages creates new opportunities for some of the thousands who've lost their jobs due to coronavirus.

Men are telling their partners they have coronavirus 'so they can't leave the house'

Mary Gearin And Ben Knight at Just In - 6 hours ago
As a rise in family violence due to the coronavirus crisis is set to strain an already critically overstretched social support system, some abusers are reportedly using COVID-19 as a psychological weapon.

Broader effects of coronavirus targeted in $1.1b support package

Kath Sullivan And Matthew Doran at Just In - 6 hours ago
Mental health, domestic violence, Medicare and emergency food services will receive a $1.1 billion injection as the Federal Government prepares for the widespread impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Fiji Moves Towards Ban on Glyphosate Herbicides

Sustainable Pulse at Sustainable Pulse - 6 hours ago
According to local sources Fiji is now moving towards a full ban on glyphosate-based herbicides, after the sugarcane industry announced that glyphosate will be banned for use on sugarcane farms in the country from December 31st 2020. Fiji’s Sugar Industry Tribunal Commissioner, Timothy Brown, told the Fiji Times on Saturday that the ban was in line […] The post Fiji Moves Towards Ban on Glyphosate Herbicides appeared on Sustainable Pulse.

Middle Finger Symphony Theater

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 7 hours ago
~ NO TUXEDOS REQUIRED ~ Brought To You By *BLUESJUNKY*: Chair of Music - Middle Finger Symphony Music Director

"Fukushima Update 3/28/20: 21,368.85 Hiroshima Bombs Today, More Tomorrow"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 7 hours ago
*"Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.”* - Shiva ◆ *"Updated 3/28/20: Fukushima Equals 21,368.85 Hiroshima Bombs Today, More Tomorrow; There is No Place On Earth to Escape the Rad: *The 3 melted-through cores of the destroyed reactors, now melted together into a single "corium" totaling over *600 tons*, at Fukushima *daily* release the radioactive equivalent of 6.45 Hiroshima bombs directly into the atmosphere and the Pacific Ocean. As of 3/28/20 - 3,313 days since the disaster began - this equals the detonation of *21,368.85 *Hiroshima atomic bombs and it is still going ... more »

"A Little Late.."

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 7 hours ago

"Mexico in the Plague Year, and Reflection Northward"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 7 hours ago
*"Mexico in the Plague Year, and Reflection Northward"* by Fred Reed "A mixed bag. This morning we sallied forth to stock up on the essentials of life in time of plague, such as throat sanitizer – Wild Turkey serves well. In the liquor store, employees wore face masks. At Walmart there was a hand-sanitizer squirter that all had to use before entering, and the PA system exhorted us to viral countermeasures, but the checkout people did not wear masks. In most of Lakeside, bars and restaurants were closed, but in Chapala a couple of waterfront restaurants loudly were not. In Guadalaja... more »

The Daily "Near You?"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 7 hours ago
Barkerville, Ontario, Canada. Thanks for stopping by!

"In This Life..."

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 7 hours ago
"Many people don't fear a hell after this life and that's because hell is on this earth, in this life. In this life there are many forms of hell that people walk through, sometimes for a day, sometimes for years, sometimes it doesn't end. The kind of hell that doesn't burn your skin; but burns your soul. The kind of hell that people can't see; but the flames lap at your spirit. Heaven is a place on earth, too! It's where you feel freedom, where you're not afraid. No more chains. And you hear your soul laughing." - C. JoyBell C.

"Ironic, huh?"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 7 hours ago
“Thought is real. Physical is the illusion. Ironic, huh?” - Robin Williams, “What Dreams May Come”

"Why You Don't Know Your Own Mind"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 7 hours ago
*"Why You Don't Know Your Own Mind"* by Alex Rosenberg "It is often said that we can never truly know the minds of others, because we can't "get inside their heads." Our ability to know our own minds, though, is rarely called into question. It is assumed that your experience of your own consciousness clinches the assertion that you "know your own mind" in a way that no one else can. This is a mistake. Ever since Plato, philosophers have, without much argument, shared common sense's confidence about the nature of its own thoughts. They have argued that we can secure certainty about... more »

The Reason.."

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 7 hours ago
*Click image for larger size.* Graphic: Salvadore Dali, “Swans Reflecting Elephants” "The reason that truth is stranger than fiction is that fiction has to have a rational thread running through it in order to be believable, whereas reality may be totally irrational." - Sydney J. Harris

Does Coronavirus Prove Biological Warfare Is Coming?

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, * While it is possible that states or terrorist groups will find an effective way to mobilize biological agents for warfare in the future, the decisive effect of such weapons remains speculative. Did COVID-19 begin as a biological warfare project? No, not according to any sound evidence. But conspiracy theorists in both China and the United States have already accused the other of developing and then releasing the virus, either intentionally or accidentally. Accusations of the use of biological warfare have long outpaced actual evidence of such attacks.... more »

Tactical Ballistic Missiles are Coming (Maybe)

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * They could be a lethal weapon in any future war. Recently, there has been a resurgence of interest in tactical ballistic missiles (TBMs). Enhanced aerial and space sensing technology has made finding targets for them easier, and despite the proliferation of anti-missile technology, they remain hard to stop. The recent attack on Ayn al-Asad airbase by Iranian ballistic missiles shows just how accurate modern TBMs have become. While TBMs were almost always assumed to be nuclear armed during the Cold War, arms control agreements and the return to the idea... more »

No Need to Coronapanic: Why Empty Shelves Shouldn't Scare You

Manoj Dora at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Manoj Dora* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] A supply chain expert explains why we shouldn't panic. One in ten people in the UK has been stockpiling basic goods, according to a recent survey of retailers. You may not think you are guilty of this but by simply going to the shops more often than you would normally and putting those extra items in your trolley that you don’t need, you are adding to the problem of empty shelves. If you’re worried about supplies, here’s why you should rest assured that stocks will soon be replenished. There is £1 billion more food sitting in ... more »

U.S. Air Cavalry Beat the North Vietnamese Army At This Bloody Clash

Christopher Miskimon at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Christopher Miskimon* *History, Asia* [image: In this file photo, UH-1 aircraft of the 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion carry wounded 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, Soldiers away during the fight for LZ X-Ray in the Ia Drang Valley of Vietnam.] The Battle of Ia Drang. Specialist 4 George McDonald leaped out of a UH-1 helicopter on November 14, 1965, into a hellish firefight. McDonald served as a mortar man in Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, and his unit was deploying into Landing Zone X-Ray deep in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam near Chu Pong Massif. As the ... more »

Russia's Su-24 Truly Is a 'Blast' From the Past

Caleb Larson at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * [image: Reuters] As in it can still kill. Despite being designed in the mid-1960s, the Su-24 is still in use with a number of militaries today—mostly by Russia and former countries in the Soviet block and other countries that were friendly with the Soviet Union—but also by Iran, given to them by Iraq for safekeeping before the 1991 invasion, and never returned. The Su-24 is primarily a low-flying, medium-range attack and ground support aircraft. Its similarity to the General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark is no accident—both aircraft were developed at arou... more »

Japan Is Getting Closer To Deploying New 'Stealth' Submarines

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Asia* The 29SS appears to be a further evolution of the LIB-powered Soryu. *Key point:* Japan is committed to deploying much less expensive yet still highly capable conventional submarines. In June 2019, submarine manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries hosted a presentation (subsequently shared on Twitter) revealing plans for Japan’s next-generation submarine, dubbed the 29SS or “New 3,000-[metric] ton Submarine.” Documents reveal the 29SS will begin development in 2025–2028, and is targeted for entry into service in 2031. The lead ship is estim... more »

To Beat Coronavirus, We Must Test, Test, Test.

C Raina MacIntyre at The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*C Raina MacIntyre* *Public Health, World* Here's why. As the World Health Organisation keeps reminding health officials around the world, in order to get COVID-19 under control, we must “test, test, test”. Along with tracing contacts of cases, travel bans and social distancing, testing is one of the four key planks in our pandemic response to SARS-CoV2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Widespread testing has been the key to reducing transmission in South Korea, which was able to use only limited lockdowns because it tested at a mass scale. Both South Korea and Japan tested peo... more »

President Trump Delivers Remarks During USNS Comfort Send-Off, Norfolk Virginia – Video and Transcript…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 7 hours ago
Earlier today President Trump traveled to Norfolk, Virginia, to thank support personnel and military crews who resupplied, refitted & launched U.S. hospital ship USNS Comfort. Comfort is heading to New York harbor to support local medical personnel overwhelmed by the … Continue reading →

President Trump Remarks Departing Joint Base Andrews – Video and Transcript…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 7 hours ago
Amid increasing speculation that New York will be quarantined to stop people from departing the metropolitan area, President Trump answers journalist questions from joint base Andrews prior to departure. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – Q Thank you, Mr. … Continue reading →

Sourcing

LL at Virtual Mirage - 7 hours ago
Some of you may opine that I'm going mad under quarantine, and I'm not saying that you're wrong... and... This may strike you as a strange request, but I'm trying to source a quality poleaxe. There are different varieties. They were widely used about a thousand years ago primarily by dismounted knights and men at arms. I plan to mount one in the rear window of the pick up truck or on the rack behind the rear seat in my Toyota FJ. In both cases, under a shotgun (rifled barrel, SST rounds). I can anticipate your question. "What in the world would you want with that?" It's more of a ... more »

A season of self-quarantine

The Buffalo Chronicle at The Buffalo Chronicle - 7 hours ago
BY NORBERT RUG Donna, my wife, and I have gone into self-imposed quarantine. It’s not that we have the coronavirus or any of the symptoms, it’s just that we are trying to avoid any possibility of us contracting this virus.

Too much trust in the wrong government experts?

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 7 hours ago
“When all this is over we’re going to look back and see who has had a good war and who has had a bad war; who called it right, who covered themselves in glory, who showed themselves to be an … Continue reading →

Battered Souls #002 – On the Medicine Path with Julian Keenan Grow

WakingTimes at Waking Times - 7 hours ago
*Waking Times* - Esoteric acupuncturist and student of Amazonian shamanism joins Dylan to talk about life, healing, psychedelics and more.

Experts from 21 nations share how they are ending amalgam use in children

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 7 hours ago
From toxicteeth.org Experts hailing from 21 nations assembled in Bangkok last month to present case studies, exchange ideas and discuss strategies for ending the use of amalgam in “women, children and, through them, future generations.” The World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry, along with our cosponsor United Nations Environment, brought together many experts – including leaders … Continue reading Experts from 21 nations share how they are ending amalgam use in children →

How Google & FB hijack your personal data to generate profit for themselves (video)

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 7 hours ago
Harvard Professor exposes Google & Facebook From Dr Mercola Story at-a-glance In her book, “The Age of Surveillance Capitalism,” social psychologist and Harvard professor Shoshana Zuboff reveals how the biggest tech companies in the world have hijacked our personal data — so-called “behavioral surplus data streams” — without our knowledge or consent and are using … Continue reading How Google & FB hijack your personal data to generate profit for themselves (video) →

Living Off Your Own Garden For Beginners

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 7 hours ago
Whilst the world in various parts is in lockdown why not ponder on the value of growing your own food? This was the norm in my childhood, in fact you were the exception if you didn’t have a veggie garden and fruit trees. Thing too is, you won’t be dependent on corporations to eat. Now … Continue reading Living Off Your Own Garden For Beginners →

Infant Dies 4 Days After 5 Vaccines and 14 Years Later Mother Speaks Out

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 7 hours ago
Another truly heart breaking story. If you browse this site you will see that these deaths are not as rare as we are told. This changed when the vaccine manufacturers received immunity from responsibility for negative outcomes of their product. Be sure to read the vaccine inserts before making your decisions around vaccination. And be … Continue reading Infant Dies 4 Days After 5 Vaccines and 14 Years Later Mother Speaks Out →

10 MORE Experts Criticising the Coronavirus Panic

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 7 hours ago
Following on from our previous list, here are ten more expert voices, drowned out or disregarded by the mainstream narrative, offering their take on the coronavirus outbreak.

The Greatest Weapon of Government

A Political Junkie at Viable Opposition - 7 hours ago
I wrote this posting way back in 2014 as a commentary on how governments were manipulating the masses into a heightened state of fear of terrorism. This posting is even more pertinent today as hundreds of millions of people around the world find themselves either locked down or quarantined because of the latest "bogeyman"; the 2019 - 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Let's look at what I wrote nearly six years ago under a reality that is far different than what we are experiencing today. An interesting research article on the Independent Institute's website looks at the role of fear in t... more »

Dr. Birx Drops a TRUTH BOMB on Fake News Media — “There Are No Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders in US Today” (VIDEO)

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Earlier today The New York Times shared this video to scare the hell out of Americans. The video shows a hospital in Elmhurst, New York. The staff claims they needed a refrigerated truck to store the bodies and there were not enough ventilators. https://twitter.com/timjhogan/status/1243000584254472195 In response to the tweet Mark…

The Pandemic Hoax Is A Part Of The Globalist Agenda Of Fear And Manipulation – Refuse To Submit – Dr. Rashid Buttar:

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
Originally posted on Truth To Power: The Government Is Running Amok Taking Advantage Of A manufactured Crisis. We Need To Be Aware Of The Agenda. The Virus Had Been Shown To Be About As Lethal As The Common Cold. However, The Combination Of The Virus And 5G Is Lethal. 5G Radiation Unravels The Immune System…

The Pandemic Hoax Is A Part Of The Globalist Agenda Of Fear And Manipulation – Refuse To Submit – Dr. Rashid Buttar:

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
Originally posted on Truth To Power: The Government Is Running Amok Taking Advantage Of A manufactured Crisis. We Need To Be Aware Of The Agenda. The Virus Had Been Shown To Be About As Lethal As The Common Cold. However, The Combination Of The Virus And 5G Is Lethal. 5G Radiation Unravels The Immune System…

British Medical Authorities State Covid 19 Is Only As Dangerous As Influenza – But, Add 5G To The Mix And It Becomes Lethal

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
Originally posted on Truth To Power: The Virus Had Been Shown To Be About As Lethal As The Common Cold. However, The Combination Of The Virus And 5G Is Lethal. 5G Unravels The Immune System And Suppresses It. The 5G Radiation Is Known To Cause Pneumonia. The Virus Is A Genocidal Plan And An Economic…

COVID-19, ID2020 And the Coming MANDATORY VACCINE: Making Straight the Way For ANTICHRIST’S APPEARANCE

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
Originally posted on Absolute Truth from the Word of God: For me, everything is now coming into sharp focus. Before you watch this video, I want to make some points which you must understand. The mandatory vaccines which will place Identity information IS NOT THE MARK OF THE BEAST! However, Bill Gates and the rest…

How to Provide Remote Incident Response During the Coronavirus Times

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
While the Coronavirus pandemic continues to strike chaos across the global economies, threat actors keep on launching cyberattacks on organizations from all sizes and verticals. March 24, 2020 The Hacker News While the Coronavirus pandemic continues to strike chaos across the global economies, threat actors keep on launching cyberattacks on organizations from all sizes and … Continue reading How to Provide Remote Incident Response During the Coronavirus Times →

Dr Shiva (inventor of email) Exposes What The Deep State Is Trying To Hide About The Coronavirus Covid19 (Covert Virus Infection Destruction 2019)

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
Dr Shiva As an MIT PhD in Biological Engineering who studies & does research nearly every day on the Immune System, the #coronavirus fear mongering by the Deep State will go down in history as one of the biggest fraud to manipulate economies, suppress dissent, & push MANDATED Medicine! (vaccines) SHARE THIS EVERYWHERE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BiM1… I … Continue reading Dr Shiva (inventor of email) Exposes What The Deep State Is Trying To Hide About The Coronavirus Covid19 (Covert Virus Infection Destruction 2019) →

Trudeau Nation: Oh Canada, Our Home And INVADED LAND

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
March 28, 2020Brad From the dawn of civilization, communities and entire countries have been transformed by external forces intent upon over-taking existing national structures. This is not a historical dynamic that fades away over time. Countries continue to morph from one form of governance to another on a continuing basis. As most CAP readers comprehend, … Continue reading Trudeau Nation: Oh Canada, Our Home And INVADED LAND →

Pope Francis, Alone In St. Peter’s Basilica, Lifts Up Monstrance Of The Sun God And Calls On ‘Intercession Of Mary’ To Save World From COVID-19

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
The rituals performed by the Roman Catholic church are not found in the New Testament, they are found partially in the Old Testament, as well as in the mystery religions from ancient Babylon and Egypt. Look at the photo at the top, and you will see Pope Francis holding up a golden sunburst device called … Continue reading Pope Francis, Alone In St. Peter’s Basilica, Lifts Up Monstrance Of The Sun God And Calls On ‘Intercession Of Mary’ To Save World From COVID-19 →

Coronavirus on the Nile : A New Week under a partial curfew “Live updated”

egyptianchronicler@gmail.com (Zeinobia) at Egyptian Chronicles - 8 hours ago
This is the start of a new week under a partial curfew because of the Coronavirus outbreak. This is the start of a new Live updated post, I will try to keep the blog updated with different posts as much as I can. So far Egypt has crossed the 500 Coronavirus patients with over 120 fully recovered patients thankfully and over 30 deaths, unfortunately. [image: Sensitizing the pyramid plateau last week " Ministry of antiquities and tourism"] Sensitizing the Great pyramid of Giza last week " Ministry of antiquities and tourism"The government is hoping that it will be able to flatten the ... more »

Trump endorses conversion of industry

Bruce K. Gagnon at Organizing Notes - 8 hours ago
Don't stop with the car companies - move on and convert the weapons production system and build solar, wind turbines, commuter rail, tidal power systems and more. And build some more of those hospital ships at Bath Iron Works here in Maine. The way capitalism is destroying life on this planet we are going to need a bunch of those mercy boats real quick. Bruce

Why we turn to romance novels when faced with a global crisis like coronavirus

Emma Nobel And Sian Johnson at Just In - 8 hours ago
Romance fiction is the unsung hero that saved the literary world during the GFC, and it was deemed so important for public morale that Mills and Boon were able to keep their paper rations to continue publishing during WWII. We could turn to it again during this pandemic.

How architecture has become the latest front in America's culture wars

Just In - 8 hours ago
There's a call for all future US federal buildings to be in the "classical architectural style" to stamp out "just plain ugly". What makes neoclassical architecture so appealing to culture warriors on the right?

The lessons of our past and our neighbours' present could guide Australia's economic response

Gareth Hutchens at Just In - 8 hours ago
Australia is quickly learning lessons about its welfare architecture at the moment, forcing reflection on its contentious past of economic support and, Gareth Hutchens writes, a glance around the world for answers.

An 'absolute farce': Outrage as Queensland election counts drag on, plagued by 'technical' issues

Allyson Horn at Just In - 8 hours ago
With only a small percentage of the votes counted and no clear results in Queensland's local government and by-elections, concerns have also been raised about the low voter turnout with suggestions up to 800,000 may not have voted.

Why Teach Literature Stuff: #4 Books Versus Video

Peter Greene at CURMUDGUCATION - 8 hours ago
*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.* You may have read the first three installments and thought (or imagined your students thinking) ... more »

Where might this all lead? Unexpected options and outcomes... and some solace.

David Brin at CONTRARY BRIN - 8 hours ago
I've been asked by so many in the press and media etc. to speculate on "what might be *longer term effects* of the COVID-19 crisis?" And so, for this weekend posting, let's ponder some of those answers. Of course there are deeply sobering possibilities. Authors like Mary Shelley, Alice Sheldon, Margaret Atwood, Joanna Russ, Stephen King, Frank Herbert, John Christopher, Cormac McCarthy and even yours truly have cast their eyes to plagues far worse than this one.* Indeed, some of my own past sci fi has proved more pertinent than I’d want! My Hugo-nominated story “The Giving Plague” e... more »

President Trump Impromptu Presser Departing White House – Video and Transcript…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 8 hours ago
Chopper pressers are the best pressers. While departing the White House for Virginia, President Trump stopped to answer quick questions from the media. . [Transcript] – Q Mr. President, do you think the Easter timeline is off the table now, … Continue reading →

Gotham City Digest

jurassicpork at Welcome Back to Gotham City - 8 hours ago
(If you piss us off, we'll cough on you.) ------------------------------ 30,000 new cases and 200 new deaths had popped up between Tuesday and Thursday. ------------------------------ Now Boris Johnson and, ironically, his own Health Minister have it. This shit just got a whole lot more serious. ------------------------------ As usual, we're lagging behind the rest of the world. ------------------------------ How could this happen in a health care facility, of all places? ------------------------------ This is a touching human moment in the midst of a growing night... more »

Two Blue America Candidates Speak Out On Healthcare: Dana Balter And Tom Guild

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 8 hours ago
The pandemic has forced progressive candidates to change their means of reaching voters. David Wasserman, writing yesterday for the *Cook Report*, noted "As the COVID-19 outbreak forces more states to delay spring primary and runoff dates, it's had another, more subtle effect: it's all but frozen the House recruitment process in place and curtailed fundraising, benefiting incumbents and candidates who had already built large war chests and disadvantaging recent entrants." It's especially helpful to conservatives-- on both sides of the aisle. Dana Balter is battling Trump boot-lick... more »

A Declaration of Intent…

Karma Singh at BolenReport - 8 hours ago
This week, two of the most evil men on the planet, both former British prime ministers, made an open declaration of the intent behind the “fake” Corona / COVID pandemic. They claim that the only answer is an immediate “One-World Government…” From Europe – Opinion by Karma Singh Tony Blair Years ago Tony Blair took … Continue reading A Declaration of Intent…

"The Bravest..."

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 8 hours ago
"The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it." - Thucydides (471 BC - 400 BC)

"Thucydides in the Underworld"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 8 hours ago
"Master, what gnaws at them so hideously their lamentation stuns the very air?" "They have no hope of death," he answered me..." - Dante Alighieri, "The Inferno" "Thucydides in the Underworld" by J. R. Nyquist "The shade of Thucydides, formerly an Athenian general and historian, languished in Hades for 24 centuries; and having intercourse with other spirits, was perturbed by an influx into the underworld of self-described historians professing to admire his History of the Peloponnesian War. They burdened him with their writings, priding themselves on the imitation of his method, ... more »

He's Saying -

LL at Virtual Mirage - 8 hours ago
The Beaches will be opened by Easter... Identify the movie.

Essay Typing Service-Essay Awards High School

For that reason, corporations have to give enough great importance to strategic competence management (SCM) subject matter in purchase to meet up with organizations’ goal [1]. The proposed thesis has been done in GC (World wide Corporation) that is just one of the main transportation organizations in the world with around 33000 personnel in 35 international locations. GC is composed of some a number of divisions that have distinctive occupational regions to be taken treatment of and these divisions are distribute in the many nations around the world exactly where GC has been functio... more »

Some misconceptions about wage stickiness

Scott Sumner at Econlib - 8 hours ago
When macroeconomists talk about wage stickiness, they are generally referring to nominal stickiness. Because nominal wages are slow to adjust, a sudden and unexpected change in NGDP will usually impact employment, often in a sub-optimal fashion. It’s possible to construct a variable called “real wages”, but I don’t view that as a useful concept. This […] The post Some misconceptions about wage stickiness appeared first on Econlib .

America Is Doomed If This Is Congress' Best Response To The Coronavirus

Arta Moeini at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Arta Moeini* *Politics, Americas* The White House must do more. The stimulus package currently being negotiated in Congress to alleviate the economic impact of the Coronavirus crisis tops two trillion dollars, which would make it the largest federal emergency funding package in American history. It offers a one-time direct payment topping off at $1,200 for those making under $75,000 thousand dollars, provides much-needed $130 billion relief to hospitals and $150 billion to beleaguered state and local governments, establishes $367 billion in small business loans for employers to... more »

Why Trump Should Engage North Korea on Coronavirus

Bill Richardson at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Bill Richardson* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] With a pandemic that knows no borders, we have an opportunity to positively engage the North Koreans in a way that could both mitigate the spread of COVID-19. There has been woefully little progress between the United States and North Korea in the little over a year since President Donald Trump abruptly ended his third summit with Kim Jong-un in Vietnam in February 2019. Communications between the two countries have all but ceased since talks were halted after a failed round in early October of last year. The utter lack of any ... more »

We Are Fighting A War Of Attribution Against the Coronavirus

Tom Uren at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Tom Uren* *Security, Asia* [image: An Iraqi soldier wears a protective face mask and gloves as he checks the temperature of an Iraqi officer, during a curfew imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Baghdad, Iraq March 27, 2020. REUTERS/Khalid al-Mousily] Here are some ways we can shore up our defenses in the long haul. The coronavirus pandemic is a fast-moving crisis, but there are many opportunities for long-term investments that will pay off over its duration. The Australian government should immediately create a body to identify, lead, fund an... more »

Yes, It's Alright to Be Angry and Frustrated About Coronavirus

Arash Javanbakht at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Arash Javanbakht* *Society, World* It's okay to vent, sometimes. The COVID-19 pandemic is different from many crises in that it has affected all of us regardless of politics, economics, religion, age or nationality. This virus is a good reminder that humanity is vulnerable to what nature throws at us, and that we are all in this together. I am an academic psychiatrist specializing in research and treatment of anxiety and stress. Believe me, you are not alone if you feel like complaining. *COVID-19 has affected us if not infected us* This pandemic has profoundly changed our way... more »

Hitler Learned This Lesson: World War II Shows Why Snipers Are to Be Feared

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC15781EAC40&share=true] A deadly foe. *Key point: *This clash on the Eastern front showed how the Nazis and Soviets employed crack snipers. They're tough and scary enemies to face. The three Soviet tanks edged forward slowly as the drivers scanned for the concealed Germans that lay ahead. The lead tank suddenly clanked to a stop and swung its long barrel around. It looked much like one of Hannibal’s elephants with its trunk raised, sniffing the air before ... more »

Feathery Drones: Pigeons Were Some Of History's Most Dangerous Weapons

Paul Garson at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Paul Garson* *History, * [image: Pigeon with German miniature camera, during the First World War.] Meet the war pigeons. Battlefield communications are often a matter of life and death to individual soldiers and serve to determine not only the outcome of battles but entire wars. Lowly pigeons have played an intrinsic part in world conflicts, filling the gap when modern technology failed, but their story has literally remained, in great part, unsung. In the millennia prior to the advent of the telegraph, radio, and telephone, the transmission of information—military, economic, a... more »

New York Governor Admits Shelter-in-Place “Probably Not” Best Approach to Stopping Coronavirus

Michael Tennant at rss - 9 hours ago
[image: new-york-governor-admits-shelter-in-place-probably-not-best-approach-to-stopping-coronavirus] New York Governor Andrew Cuomo admitted Thursday that ordering everyone in the state to stay home “was probably not the best public health strategy.”

When Tech Makes Educational Decisions

Peter Greene at CURMUDGUCATION - 9 hours ago
"The internet is a bad place. Young people really shouldn't use it at all." The speaker was not some cranky parent or enraged luddite. It was the guy in charge of maintaining the network in my high school. In other words, the guy responsible for making sure it was possible for our students to access the internet. This was many years ago, but it slapped me upside the head with the realization that thanks to technology, a lot of educational choices were being made by folks who were not actually educators. Okay, maybe we shouldn't have let him drive...Plenty of teachers remember the wo... more »

'They need us': Meet the schoolgirls cooking meals for COVID-19 frontline workers

Peter Gunders at Just In - 9 hours ago
Radhika and Krishnapriya Bhardwaj swap their classrooms for the kitchen of their Toowoomba family home, to cook meals for those on the frontline of the COVID-19 crisis.

China's economic recovery from coronavirus will be ugly — and that's bad news for us

Bill Birtles at Just In - 9 hours ago
China says it has effectively contained the coronavirus outbreak and now it's trying to reboot its economy. But for the first time in more than 40 years, the second-largest economy in the world could be about to shrink, writes Bill Birtles.

When Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash sat down to make music together, they had one small problem

Mark Bannerman at Just In - 9 hours ago
As Bob Dylan sat down with Johnny Cash in Nashville to record a country-style remake from his back catalogue, Cat Stevens was having his own moment in London. The world didn't know it yet but an extraordinary new musical movement was being born, writes Mark Bannerman.

Two lost jobs, three working from home: my share house is a like a warped test case

Nick Sas at Just In - 9 hours ago
Life before coronavirus seems a long distant memory as the nation adapts to a new reality — and in a share house that reality can be amplified.

It's very easy to fall into 'helicopter parent panic' right now. Here's my solution

Andrew P Street at Just In - 9 hours ago
Facing potentially weeks of lockdown life with young kids? It's time to embrace dance mode, writes Andrew P Street.

There are still more than 2,500 Australians trapped on cruise ships. What were they thinking?

Just In - 9 hours ago
Australian travellers have unrealistic expectations of what our diplomatic network overseas can do to help citizens in difficulty and the coronavirus crisis has thrown that into sharp relief, writes Alex Oliver.

Two camps have emerged in the battle to stop coronavirus crisis — and the fault line is deepening

David Speers at Just In - 9 hours ago
We can't be certain for at least another fortnight whether tighter restrictions are needed. By then, of course, it could be too late, writes David Speers.

Will lockdown lead to a permanent nanny state? (Video)

Alex Christoforou at The Duran - 9 hours ago
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 512. More The post Will lockdown lead to a permanent nanny state? (Video) appeared first on The Duran.

The deadly arrogance of grievance politics [Video]

Seraphim Hanisch at The Duran - 9 hours ago
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what is a six-minute video worth? A lot. Left-wing grievance politics and racism is proving to be not just stupid. It is proving to be truly fatal. Just ask anyone with a bit of sanity who is living in the plague-stricken Manhattan today. Watching the coronavirus numbers […] More The post The deadly arrogance of grievance politics [Video] appeared first on The Duran.

Have Gratitude No Matter How Hard Life May Get

Natalie Porter at Enlightened Consciousness - 9 hours ago
Positive psychology research shows that gratitude is firmly and invariably associated with more elevated happiness. Why would gratitude be important? Gratitude helps people respond positively, feel more positive, enjoy beautiful experiences, deal with difficult times, improves health, it also helps build strong relationships. Now, why wouldn’t you want to apply gratitude in your daily life? Be grateful that you are alive and part of this world. Everything in life happens for a reason. By being thankful for all things, be it good or bad, it will make your situation seem a whole lo... more »

Congress Passes a Money Virus Bill While Britain Stealthily Downgrades COVID-19 as No Longer Being a High Consequence Infectious Disease

Robert Willmann at 10 hours ago
[image: undefined] As a social, cultural, and medical episode about a virus becomes more surreal each day, Congress passed a law to spend massive amounts of money the federal government does not have to assist a badly damaged economy the government itself caused -- along with mass media -- by their frantic, fear-generating publicity that emboldened state governors and local mayors to illegally give orders to restrict and shut down the very movement of people and their participation in personal, family, religious, business, and organizational activities, which were previously sustain... more »

In 2009 UK Government Experts Wildly Over-Hyped Dangers of Swine Flu — is History Repeating With Covid-19?

Peter Andrews at 10 hours ago
[image: undefined] Amidst the coronavirus lockdown, some of the claims of governments and media have been shown to be exaggerated. Ten years ago, they tried the same thing with swine flu. They haven’t learned their lessons — has the public? On Wednesday, RT picked apart the sensationalist mortality rates that media and governments have been using to terrify the public. These figures are the product of some transparently weak statistics, and cast the true threat from Covid-19 into doubt. There is a saying among statisticians who generate the projections of how pandemics will spread t... more »

"How It Really Is"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 10 hours ago

"America's Descent to Depravity"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 10 hours ago
*"America's Descent to Depravity"* by Prof. John Kozy "I suspect that most people would like to believe that societies, no matter how base their origins, become better over time. Unfortunately history belies this notion; societies have often grown worse over time. The United States of America is no exception. It was not benign at its origin and has now descended to a region of depravity seldom matched by even the worst nations of history. Although it is impossible to find hard numbers to prove that morality in America has declined, anecdotal evidence is everywhere to be seen. Almos... more »

"We Used To Think..."

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 10 hours ago
“We used to think that secrecy was perhaps the greatest enemy of democracy, and as long as there was no suppression or censorship, people could be trusted to make the informed decisions that would preserve our free society, but we have learned in recent years that the techniques of misinformation and misdirection have become so refined that, even in an open society, a cleverly directed flood of misinformation can overwhelm the truth, even though the truth is out there, uncensored, quietly available to anyone who can find it.” - Daniel C. Dennett

Model mayhem in the world of weather and climate

Joe Bastardi at CFACT - 10 hours ago
Why would you base claims of catastrophic warming on faulty modeling that has factored in co2, rather than reality? The post Model mayhem in the world of weather and climate appeared first on CFACT.

Probiotics: A Science-Supported Antiviral “Secret Weapon”

admin at Herbs Info - 10 hours ago
Image – Pixabay (PD) Scientific Studies Have Shown That Probiotics Reduce Pneumonia 25% In Critically Ill Patients. So, Why Is The Media Silent On This Potentially Life Saving Information? While probiotics – aka the “good bacteria” – are associated by most with restoration of balance to the gastrointestinal system, many studies now support them as […] The post Probiotics: A Science-Supported Antiviral “Secret Weapon” appeared first on Herbs Info.

$2 – 7 Trillion COVID-19 relief bill signed into law

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 10 hours ago
Trump signs $2 Trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law The HR 748 “Cares Act” is was signed into law on March 27, 2020 by the President. Under the Senate bill S 3548, it passed by 96-0. The House form passed 419-6. That this is a version of a bill passed by the House 116th incoming Democrat group should be raising all manner of alarm bells to all conservatives. . . First the HR 748 is a 2019 House passed bill. The understanding of how this act got reintroduced and passed escapes logic when in general no bills are held over … Continue reading →

Climatists Fail to Coerce Exxon and Chevron

Ron Clutz at Science Matters - 10 hours ago
Another skirmish ends in activist defeat, as reported in Pension and Investments Exxon, Chevron given OK to dismiss shareholder climate proposal. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. The Securities and Exchange Commission granted requests by Chevron Corp. and Exxon Mobil Corp. to again reject a shareholder proposal calling for reports on how the companies are […]

This Tank Gunner Had A Front-Row Seat To the Battle Of the Bulge

Kevin M. Hymel at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Kevin M. Hymel* *History, Europe* [image: Reenactors ride on a Sherman tank at a ceremony on Dec. 15, 2019, recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Malmedy Massacre in Malmedy, Belgium. U.S. Army.] He watched Hitler's advance get smashed. The German push west came to a violent end. On December 19, 1944, the Panther and King Tiger tanks of SS Lt. Col. Joachim Peiper’s battle group smashed into the American tanks and tank destroyers of Lt. Col. George Rubel’s 740th Tank Battalion outside the Belgian town of Stoumont. The Americans quickly knocked out three Panther tanks and stopp... more »

Is the Federal Reserve Doing Enough to Save the Economy?

Ryan Matthews Brewer at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Ryan Matthews Brewer* *Economics, United States* Only time will tell. The United States Federal Reserve has committed to do everything it can to save the financial system and the American economy from collapse. Most recently, it began an unprecedented effort to ensure banks, companies and now households have all the money they need by offering to buy unlimited amounts of securities, including bundled student loans and credit card debt. Even at the peak of the financial crisis in 2008, the Fed’s actions were much more limited in scope – as well as speed. My colleagues and I at t... more »

The Nimitz-class Supercarriers Remain the Backbone of the U.S. Navy

Peter Suciu at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* These carriers will still strike fear into potential U.S. adversaries for many years to come. At 1,092 feet, the *Nimitz*-class supercarriers are more than three times the length of a football field, and with a crew of 3,200 sailors and 2,480 airmen, these are essentially floating cities. The lead ship of the class, USS* Nimitz* – nicknamed "Old Salt" – was commissioned in May 1975, was named after Admiral Chester Nimitz, who led the U.S. Navy through the Second World War. The ship was first deployed to the Indian Ocean during the Iran Hostage ... more »

$2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Plan Has Food Stamp Expansion Included

Hunter DeRensis at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Hunter DeRensis* *economy, * [image: A customer pays for her groceries after shopping at a Walmart store ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. November 27, 2019. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski] How much will this help people? As part of phase two of Congress’ response to the coronavirus epidemic, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin worked to create a $100 billion relief bill that expanded existing aid programs. Passed at the beginning of last week, it included free coronavirus testing, paid family leave, and expansion... more »

TCL’s Alto 7+ Soundbar Does the Job for Budget-Conscious Consumers

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * All it takes is $130, and you can do away with your lackluster TV speakers and upgrade to a soundbar that boasts both thumping bass and crystal-clear dialogues. All it takes is $130, and you can do away with your lackluster TV speakers and upgrade to a soundbar that boasts both thumping bass and crystal-clear dialogues. It seems like a no-brainer, but some consumers will still try to hit a grand slam by spending well north of $500 for a soundbar. Their thinking goes, “The more I spend, the better the product should be.” Wrong. What TCL has show... more »

Why Roku's Smart Soundbar Is a Winner (But There Is a Big Catch)

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * You might really want the subwoofer. If you’re in the market for a new streaming stick and a soundbar, why not take care of both with one purchase? That’s exactly what you’re getting with the Roku Smart Soundbar. This particular device is on the cheaper end of the spectrum, but if you’re still using your TV’s built-in speakers, you are likely to be pleasantly surprised by its potency. With this product, Roku has indeed thrown down the gauntlet in letting the world know that it is more than just a streaming set-top box. Setting you back only $1... more »

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