Saturday, March 28, 2020

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Climate Alarmism Kills

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 21 hours ago
Interesting map from NASA, which shows how polluted the air in Northern Italy normally is. Satellite data shows air pollution drop in Europe amid COVID-19 lockdowns | CBC News My sister used to live in Wuhan – the air there … Continue reading →

Midnight Meme Of The Day!

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 21 hours ago
*Click to enlarge for easier reading* *by Noah* I'm all about making a better world. I've developed a new coronavirus test kit which I am marketing and suggesting for use exclusively by Trump supporters and Trump accomplices like those found in Congress. It consists of something everyone always has around the house. Hardly a closet in America is without at least one example of this fine technology (and we know how much republicans enjoy their closets). The beauty of my coronavirus test lies in its low cost and its simplicity. I can't believe this isn't being discussed on prime time... more »

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First NATO-ME War Overturns Regional Order

Thierry MEYSSAN at OrientalReview.org - 21 hours ago
While Europeans and Arabs are being absorbed by the coronavirus, Anglo-Saxons are changing the world order. Under US command, the United Kingdom took control of the Red Sea entrance; the United Arab Emirates turned on Saudi Arabia and inflicted a bitter defeat on South Yemen, while the Houthis did the same in North Yemen.

Oklahomans Trapped in Kenya Return Home

Steve Byas at rss - 21 hours ago
[image: oklahomans-trapped-in-kenya-return-home] Fortunately for a Christian mission group, term limits have not been put into place for Congress, and their multi-term U.S. senator was able to help them return from Africa.

Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Friday 27th March 2020

TonyfromOz at PA Pundits – International - 21 hours ago
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]

Railing Against The Fox Virus?

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 21 hours ago
By Tim Graham ~ The extra-large pack of journalists who equate liberalism and professionalism in their work product cannot stand that Fox News exists. They believe everything elected Republicans do should be effectively “fact checked” and routinely punished. For Democrats, the elite media offer damage control; for Republicans, only damage. The onset of coronavirus is […]

Biden Exploits Pandemic To Push Green New Deal

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 21 hours ago
By Peter Murphy ~ Joe Biden made a public splash this week on various news outlets. The Atlantic magazine will be glad to know he is alive. We sincerely wish Mr. Biden well, but he would have done better staying off the air. The former Vice President and presumptive presidential nominee said if there is another […]

Little Of Pelosi’s Wish List Made It Into COVID-19 Relief Bill. That’s A Relief In Itself.

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 21 hours ago
By GianCarlo Canaparo ~ On Friday, the House passed the massive $2 trillion-plus coronavirus relief package that the Senate had passed on Wednesday. There’s a lot in those 880 pages, and much of it is problematic: The bill is neither targeted and temporary, nor directed exclusively at the coronavirus—as scholars at The Heritage Foundation and […]

Life In The Time Of Corona

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 21 hours ago
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ The first in a new series. Read more by Yaakov Kirschen at Dry Bones . http://drybonesblog.blogspot.com/

Coronavirus Is Risking China's Dream Of Global Leadership

Joshua Eisenman, Devin Stewart at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Joshua Eisenman, Devin Stewart* *Politics, Asia* The coronavirus pandemic has helped to loosen China’s grip on international opinion. One cloudy September morning in 2008, we were sitting in a conference room at a research institute in Beijing when, one after another, our hosts’ cell phones began vibrating on the table. The American investment bank Lehman Brothers had collapsed. The “Lehman Shock,” as it was called in parts of Asia, sparked what would be known as the Great Recession in the West. As our Chinese hosts looked up from their phones and back at our American delegatio... more »

Coronavirus: What New Symptoms Have Been Found?

Carl Philpott at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Carl Philpott* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] A loss of sense and smell have been reported as early symptoms. Symptoms of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) typically include a dry cough, fever and shortness of breath. But evidence is beginning to emerge from other countries and now from the UK that sudden loss of smell – and in some cases, taste – is an early indication of the novel coronavirus infection. So far, there is currently no hard evidence on this, although many have taken to social media to report smell loss alongside other COVID-19 symptoms. As yet, it ... more »

Dead: Here's What the Army's New New Laser-Guided Excalibur "S" Artillery Round Can Do

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2003%3Anewsml_RP3DRIMGLGAA&share=true] Moving targets are no problem. (Washington, D.C.) Enemies hiding under a bridge, bunkered down on a specific floor in a large building, seeking cover on the back side of a mountain ridge or moving to attack in an armored vehicle convoy --- are all now more vulnerable to U.S. strikes due to an emerging laser-guided artillery round that can destroy enemy targets on the move in combat. “We have many different experiments that are going on for l... more »

Don't Get Your Hopes Up For The New Dune Movie Remake

James Jay Carafano at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*James Jay Carafano* *Culture, * The disconnect between us and Dune is over technology. *Key point:* We’ll have to hope it has terrific special effects and a music score equal to what John Williams produced for *Star Wars*. True story. Years ago, even before dudes wanted a Dell, a gaggle of Army generals gathered to ponder how to integrate computers into military operations. One prefaced his prognosticating by admitting to being a “Trekkie,” having grown up watching the 1960s TV-series. He went on to talk about the future of warfare as though they would all be Captain Kirks firi... more »

America's New BLU-129 Bomb Is Turning Its Fighter Jets Into Snipers

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The BLU-129 brings additional elements of attack flexibility to Air Force pilots. *Key point: *The BLU-129 is increasingly in demand because, among other things, it is capable of quickly tailoring its explosive charge depending upon the threat. The Air Force is revving up production of the air-dropped, precision-guided BLU-129 bomb increasingly in demand by warzone commanders - so accurate, lethal and precise, it is called “the world’s largest sniper accuracy.” The often-requested weapon, described as an adaptable carbon fiber bomb, is specially engin... more »

Meet the Russian Company That Is Building Powerful "Suicide" Drones

David Axe at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*David Axe* *Technology, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC19191722A0&share=true] The Kalashnikov Group specifically. *Key point: *These drones are cheap and can be used to overwhelm and enemy's air defenses. How far along is Russia's project? A Russian company is developing a propeller-driven "suicide drone" that could target enemy air defenses. Kalashnikov Group, the same family of companies that produces Russia's iconic assault rifles, revealed the KUB-BLA drone at the IDEX-2019 trade show in Abu Dhabi in February 2019.... more »

America's Troops Aren't Ready To Trade The A-10 For The F-35

Brian Boeding at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Brian Boeding* *Security, * The A-10's close air support is unparalleled. *Key point:* The troops feel strongly that nothing is more important than a pilot dedicated to expertise in close support. Many Air Force senior officers contend that close air support (CAS) can be done by any platform that can launch a guided weapon at a set of target coordinates. Combat teaches otherwise. Troops who've needed and received close support in combat know how dangerous it is to think of targets as nothing but GPS coordinates. They found out the hard way that ... more »

DOJ Seeks to Exploit Coronavirus Emergency to Detain People Indefinitely

Marjorie Cohn at Marjorie Cohn - 22 hours ago
Throughout U.S. history, presidents have exploited national emergencies to exceed their constitutional powers. Abraham Lincoln illegally suspended habeas corpus during the Civil War. Franklin D. Roosevelt confined people of Japanese descent in internment camps during World War II. And George W. Bush used his post-9/11 “war on terror” to launch two illegal wars, mount a... Read more »

'Zero options': Many Australians in Peru missing out on coronavirus evacuation flight

Tasha Wibawa at Just In - 22 hours ago
Hundreds of Australians in Peru hoping to get home amid the coronavirus pandemic will miss out on a government-charted evacuation flight to Sydney for which tickets cost more than $5,000 and are now sold out.

'The instinct is to hug and embrace people': Family plans funeral under COVID-19 rules

Laetitia Lemke at Just In - 22 hours ago
Faced with restrictions imposed to reduce the spread of coronavius, an NT family plans a small funeral for well-known Darwin restauranteur Frank Lam.

Saturday open homes look a little different amid new coronavirus restrictions

Tom Maddocks at Just In - 22 hours ago
It's a very different Saturday morning for real estate agents forced to turn to online technology to sell their homes under new restrictions imposed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

'New episodes of mental health issues' anticipated in young adults as social distancing takes its toll

Ginger Gorman at Just In - 22 hours ago
Before coronavirus, the mental health crisis in young people was considered one of our major public health issues. So what impact will COVID-19 have on this group and what is needed to help them navigate it?

Farmers offer safe haven for grey nomads with nowhere to go due to COVID-19

Bec Whetham at Just In - 22 hours ago
Australian farmers are coming to the rescue of grey nomads who have been left with no place to go due to coronavirus restrictions and border lockdowns.

Regional aviation receives $300 million coronavirus support package

Kath Sullivan at Just In - 22 hours ago
The Australian Government throws regional airlines and communities a $300 million lifeline to help them deal with the crippling impact of COVID-19.

No toilet paper? No worries. This family has done without for five years

Kellie Lazzaro And Emma Nobel at Just In - 22 hours ago
Meg Ulman and Patrick Jones are among many people making changes to their lifestyles for sustainability, and finding themselves ahead of the curve when it comes to dealing with coronavirus panic-buying.

Coronavirus has put our hopes and dreams on hold, but the rest of the year can be what we make it

Daniel Ziffer at Just In - 22 hours ago
2020 has gone, and it's pretty much packed up our hopes and dreams with it. That loss of opportunity is hitting people in different ways, writes Dan Ziffer.

'Crushing their lives': The reality of a stage 3 COVID-19 lockdown

Jessie Davies at Just In - 22 hours ago
Australians could face a stage 3 shutdown if the coronavirus pandemic gets worse. New Zealand and the UK both offer a glimpse of what that may entail.

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Friday Music

E.M.Smith at Musings from the Chiefio - 23 hours ago
Yet More Friday Drunken Music Videos Continue reading →

Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Has Driven U.S. Northern Command To Disperse And Isolate Essential Command And Control Teams To Multiple Hardened Locations That Include Cheyenne Mountain

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
*Warzone/The Drive:* *COVID-19 Drives Command Teams Charged With Homeland Defense Into Cheyenne Mountain Bunker* *Another US military command and control element is also now isolated in a third, undisclosed location.* U.S. Northern Command has dispersed essential command and control teams to multiple hardened locations, including the famous Cheyenne Mountain bunker complex in Colorado, as well as another unspecified site, and is keeping them in isolation. The command took these steps to help ensure these personnel can continue to watch around the clock for potential threats to th... more »

The Masque of the Orange Death

Batocchio at Vagabond Scholar - 23 hours ago
The red death had long devastated the country. No pestilence had ever been so fatal, or so hideous. Blood was its Avatar and its seal -- the madness and the horror of blood. There were sharp pains, and sudden dizziness, and then profuse bleeding at the pores, with dissolution. The scarlet stains upon the body and especially upon the face of the victim, were the pest ban which shut him out from

Covid-19 Hysteria Vs. Your Actual (Very Low) Chance of Dying

Land Destroyer at Land Destroyer - 23 hours ago
*March 28, 2020* (Gunnar Ulson - NEO) - How likely are you to die from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19)? Based on the hysteria spreading across the globe, it would seem like the chances are fairly high. But Statnews.com would report on the actual projected death rate of those who contract Covid-19 based on US Center for Disease Control (CDC) data, noting: *...the death rate in Covid-19 patients ages 80 and over was 10.4%, compared to 5.35% in 70-somethings, 1.51% in patients 60 to 69, 0.37% in 50-somethings. Even lower rates were seen in younger people, dropping to zero in tho... more »

Britain’s New Housing Minister, Liberty Snuff, Addresses the Nation

Rob Slane at 23 hours ago
Ms Snuff’s speech can be heard on the MP3, with a transcript below. Good Morning Everyone. I’m Liberty Snuff, the new Minister for Housing, with responsibility for housing policy generally, but more specifically making sure that you do all stay in your houses at this time. As part of my role, I need to just check up on you all to make sure you’re adhering to the policy and to give you all a few housekeeping rules — if […]

Tweets For Today

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
Coronavirus has infected more than half a million people globally, the head of the World Health Organization said. More updates on coronavirus here: https://t.co/xC52BTKfOd pic.twitter.com/absAiikaqt — Reuters (@Reuters) March 27, 2020 Italy records 969 new coronavirus deaths, its highest daily figure, bringing the total virus-related deaths in the country to 9,134 https://t.co/iU9Mc5r0FO — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) March 27, 2020 #UPDATE President Donald Trump signed into law the $2 trillion rescue plan to salvage a US economy crippled by coronavirus, on a day the nation saw... more »

March 28th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1164

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →

Saturday March 28th – Open Thread

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →

YOUR SATURDAY CARTOONS: MORE VIRUS STUFF: MARCH 28, 2020

Noor al Haqiqa at SNIPPITS AND SNAPPITS - 23 hours ago
Friends, just take care of yourself and your fam. Despite whatever we are being diverted from by this virus ~ and it is becoming manifest internationally as the agenda unfolds ~ there are health threats. There is a lot of gaiety around, frantic at times, sincere at other times, but this is to be expected as people cope with the deepening stress of this situation we have all so unexpectedly been cast into. I will say that earlier today I had a deja vu feeling of pre-WW2 America industries shifting to a wartime footing as I watched Canadian and American companies retooling their bus... more »

Videos For Today

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
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3.3 Million US Jobless Claims In One Week, Worst Job Losses In US History, 25 Million Expected!

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Silver Report Uncut Expectations were that new jobless claims would be close to 800k for the week, The real expectations were closer to 2.2 million when analyzing the data. The truth was much worse as the US had the largest total job losses every recorded coming in at 3.3 million unemployment filings for a single …

1 Million New Unemployment Claims in CA Over 2 Weeks

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT America The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases in California is spiking as the state implements wider testing. With 3,000 infections and 65 deaths so far, confirmed cases are doubling every three days. RT America’s Natasha Sweatte reports from Los Angeles. end

Ronald Stoeferle — Biggest Question Right Now: Are We Entering a Recession or a Depression?

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Silver Bullion TV SBTV’s latest guest is Ronald Stoeferle, Managing Partner at Incrementum AG and co-author of the In Gold We Trust report. At this moment, the real economy is hurting and the biggest question is: Are we entering a recession or a depression? This interview was recorded on 16th Mar. Discussed in this interview: …

CHECKS ARE COMING: President Trump signs $2T Stimulus Bill

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Where is the money coming from? It is created out of thin air at the click of a mouse button. end

We Need To Talk About EVENT 201 And The COVID-19 Predictive Programming Campaign!!!

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Press For Truth We are truly living in unprecedented times, but does any of this seem oddly familiar? The mass quarantines, a virus run amok, martial law, etc etc it almost seems like we’re living out a scary movie or a global crises scenario! As it turns out that’s exactly the case because what we’re …

Silver Back Under Control as Repo Market BREAKS!! (Bix Weir)

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RoadtoRoota Why ask the Fed to borrow off TOXIC REPO ASSETS when they will BUY them at HUGE PREMIUMS?! The Repo market died this week as the Fed turns UP the fire hydrant of $$$$$!! end

The Race To Debase the World’s Currencies — Mike Maloney

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
GoldSilver (w/ Mike Maloney) Download Mike’s best-selling book for free here: https://pages.goldsilver.com/freebook Would you like to know why Mike Maloney gets so frustrated when people incorrectly refer to currency as money? It has a lot to do with what he calls ‘The Race To Debase’. Join Mike in his latest update where he covers the …

A contemporary artist from Japan and her love of Dutch landscape art

Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 1 day ago
A contemporary artist from Japan and her love of Dutch landscape art Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Dutch art of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries is revered by Sawako Utsumi, who is a contemporary Japanese artist. Historically, the links developed between Japan and Holland (the Netherlands) are also extremely fascinating, especially during the Edo […]

Russian Defense Ministry Preparing for Worst Case COVID-19 Scenario

Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 1 day ago
Russian Defense Ministry Preparing for Worst Case COVID-19 Scenario Publication: Eurasia Daily Monitor By: Pavel Felgenhauer The Jamestown Foundation On March 24, President Vladimir Putin canceled a visit to St. Petersburg and went instead to the new Kommunarka medical facility on the outskirts of Moscow that was hastily organized as the main specialized COVID-19 treatment […]

Dutch data shows no pathogen notified in most outbreaks

Joe Whitworth at Food Safety News - 1 day ago
More than 4,000 foodborne outbreaks causing almost 22,000 illnesses and 13 deaths were recorded in the Netherlands during a 12-year period. A total of 4,155 outbreaks, with 21,802 ill people, were registered from 2006 to 2017. The top pathogens were norovirus, Salmonella and Campylobacter. In 580 outbreaks, with 8,441 sick, a pathogen was found in... Continue Reading

Pandemic Bullies

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
If you're not wearing a mask yet... you'd better, first and foremost to protect yourself and others you interact with for the virus. But there's something else you may have to protect yourself from as well. I'm noticing an increase in hostility towards people who aren't wearing masks. I saw my first case of violence against some guy who got on a line without a mask and them mouthed off to someone with a mask-- someone much bigger than him with a mask-- when he was asked to get out of the line and move away. He wound up with a bloody nose or mouth because he mouthed off, not becau... more »

L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti Admits Using Cell Phone Tracking to Monitor Coronavirus Compliance…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
Many people suspected this would eventually happen, including us. Follow the sequencing here; watch the natural progression of the authoritarian state. This is important. First LA Mayor Eric Garcetti released 1,700 inmates. Then the LA Sheriff tried to shut down … Continue reading →

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Unknown at Accidental Deliberations - 1 day ago
Vivienne Wilder - Never Lovers

The US Is Using Germ Warfare On Sanctioned Nations

Caitlin Johnstone at Caitlin Johnstone - 1 day ago
“As billions hunker down to halt the spread of the virus, President Donald Trump has only ramped up sanctions and other pressure against frequent targets such as Iran and Venezuela,” reads a new article by AFP. “Iranians say humanitarian imports have effectively been blocked as […]

Picture Of The Day

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
People walk past a poster that reads 'I want you to stay home', by artist TvBoy amid a lockdown in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, March 24, 2020. More than 1.5 billion around the world have been told to stay in their homes. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause a more serious illness. © AP Photo / Felipe Dana *WNU Editor: *The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *This Week in Pictures: 21-27 March* (Sputnik).

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Public health cannot be protected in a failing economy…time to open for business

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 1 day ago
“The question faced by our elected officials, starting with the President and the nation’s fifty governors, is how much longer can they shut down the economy to fight this insidious virus, and is it prudent to continue this way? “ … Continue reading →

Projection: U.S. Coronavirus Deaths to = China’s Total Coronavirus Cases

Eric Zuesse at The Duran - 1 day ago
Eric Zuesse Whereas China’s coronavirus cases plateaued at around 81,000, America’s coronavirus deaths are now projected to plateau at around 81,000. The projected number of American coronavirus cases is around 460,000 during the peak, April 12-16, and declining thereafter. Consequently, this projection calls for a U.S. coronavirus death-rate of 18%, which is far higher than […] More The post Projection: U.S. Coronavirus Deaths to = China’s Total Coronavirus Cases appeared first on The Duran.

COVID19 – The Truth About Italy

OYE NEWS at OYE Alternative News - 1 day ago
First, we had China as the epicentre of this allegedly highly contagious virus; we saw it literally sweep through Wuhan, killing it seems, everything in its path. Then attention quickly shifted to Iran as deaths quickly grew from the virus attack, soon after Italy came into the limelight as numbers seem to outpace anything we … The post COVID19 – The Truth About Italy appeared first on OYE Alternative News.

Letter From Truthdig’s Editor-In-Chief, Robert Scheer

Terrace at PopularResistance.Org - 1 day ago
To Zuade Kaufman: I want to register my strongest possible disagreement with your unilateral decisions to bar me from the Truthdig site, close the site, and discharge Truthdig's employees. Each of your actions represents a violation of Truthdig's Operating Agreement, which requires that you and I agree on actions such as those you have taken on your own. To make myself clear, you have not consulted me, and I disagree. Although you claim that your actions have been required by Truthdig's shaky financial situation, it appears that you have not taken into account funds that have been ra... more »

Update: Statement From Striking Truthdig Workers

Terrace at PopularResistance.Org - 1 day ago
On Wednesday night, amid reports that much of the country was going into quarantine indefinitely, Truthdig's staff received an email with the subject line "Re: Truthdig." The email was to inform us that Truthdig LLC was being dissolved and that our positions at the publication had been terminated. Chris Hedges, the site's most widely read columnist, was among those fired, despite the fact that he raised grant money to cover his own salary. "Thank you for all you've done at Truthdig," an attached form letter read. "We really appreciate your contributions. We did great work together. ... more »

American Suez?: The Costs Of Bombing Iran

Terrace at PopularResistance.Org - 1 day ago
Decaying empires behave badly. Late-stage imperial states easily fall prey to perilous insecurity and irrationality, and tend to lash out like wounded, cornered animals. Perhaps it must be so: naught but a collective macro-reflection of the human condition. Unfortunately, many thousands - often millions - of innocents tend to die at the denouement of empire. "Dirty wars" usually ensue during the imperial endgame. That time is near, it seems, for the American hegemon. There’s hardly “dirtier,” or nastier, proof of “bad behavior” than recent reports that Secretary of State Mike ... more »

Trip to Antarctica to study ancient moss reveals impact of glacier retreat

Sarah Moss at Just In - 1 day ago
When biologist Alison Haynes set out to research moss beds in maritime Antarctica, she had little idea she'd be witnessing species adapting and ice caps "pouring water like a tap".

With games off for now, what will happen to club members who want their money back?

Chloe Hart at Just In - 1 day ago
It's a difficult time for all footy clubs and everyone involved with suspended seasons — but if you're a holder of a club membership who wants a refund, you might be left disappointed.

This Adelaide midwife helps bring life into the world — but is also stopping deaths

Natarsha Kallios at Just In - 1 day ago
Kate Taylor has spent more than 10 years helping to implement life-saving healthcare in rural Cambodia, where expectant mothers have a much higher risk of dying in childbirth.

'Food brings people together': The web 'lifelines' rallying eateries restricted by COVID-19

Emma Siossian at Just In - 1 day ago
Directories and online communities listing food outlets that are still open and doing takeaway and delivery are reporting huge support in parts of regional Australia, as locals rally to support small businesses.

Cattle workers denied entry at airport as travel restrictions cause confusion

Rebecca Nadge And Courtney Fowler at Just In - 1 day ago
Two station workers are turned away after arriving at an East Kimberley airport, when it is confirmed that agriculture is not considered an essential service under new regional travel restrictions in Western Australia's far north.

Is this a recession or a depression? Or something altogether different?

David Taylor at Just In - 1 day ago
The economic hit to Australia is expected to be harder than a typical recession and may even look and feel like a depression, but the bounce back in economic activity will prevent a depression as we know one to be, writes David Taylor.

Who's been hitting the town amid coronavirus?

Annika Blau at Just In - 1 day ago
Are you staying inside? This chart shows the extent to which our biggest cities have ground to a halt.

Two men arrested for coughing, spitting in public, threatening coronavirus infection

Niki Burnside at Just In - 1 day ago
Two men were arrested after staff at Canberra businesses were coughed and spat at in two separate incidents on Friday, in what ACT Policing say were threatening acts related to the spread of COVID-19.

Gallup Poll: Most American's Disapprove The Media's Handling Of The Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*Gallup:* *Coronavirus Response: Hospitals Rated Best, News Media Worst* * Hospitals' handling of disease rated best of nine institutions, leaders * All institutions and leaders receive majority approval, except news media * Republicans and Democrats tend to differ drastically in approval WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Americans are generally positive in their evaluations of how each of nine leaders and institutions has handled the response to the coronavirus situation. Eight of the nine receive majority positive ratings -- led by U.S. hospitals, at 88% approval. Only the news media gets a mor... more »

A Deadly Combo: How the Navy SEALs Use Silencers on Their Weapons

Joseph Trevithick at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Joseph Trevithick* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2011%3Anewsml_GM1E7570DGZ01&share=true] Who could resist? *Key point: *These special forces are not to be messed with. They are equipped to undertake secret and quick missions. The Navy’s SEALs are well-known for their exotic guns—everything from machine gun to grenade launchers … and several iconic, quiet handguns. The Navy stood up the Sea Air Lands teams in 1962 and quickly sent them to Vietnam to search out the enemy and work with local forces. The naval operators real... more »

Yes Someone Really Did Try to Combine a Battleship and a Submarine

Steve Weintz at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Steve Weintz* *Technology, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2004%3Anewsml_RP4DRIHTIIAA&share=true] What?! *Key point: *These two designs were not meant to be merged. Here's what happened when they were. A century ago submarines presented as much of a challenge for naval war planners as drones do today. Like airborne and surface stealth decades later, underwater stealth was a game-changer — but how to use it? Until the missile age, a wide variety of naval missions and vessels tried applying the submarine’s advantages to best use. From ear... more »

Meet 10 Guns Perfect for Defending Your Home and Family

Gun News Daily at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC1927B99060&share=true] Which would you decide on? *Key point: *If you're worried about a break-in, these are some of the best choices. Here's a list of their specifications. If you’re looking for an *effective home-defense weapon*, handguns are one of the most popular choices. *Why do so many people go with the handgun, especially when there are far more powerful guns available?* Their compact size makes it easy to store a handgun right next to your bed in a ... more »

Nationalization Isn’t the Answer To The Coronavirus Crisis

Daniel Di Martino at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Daniel Di Martino* *Politics, Americas* If America is to beat the Coronavirus, it won’t be through the failed central control that wrecked my homeland. Today, the Trump Administration made a huge mistake. Ever since the coronavirus leveled the economy and shortages swept the nation, governors, senators and even House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have been begging the president to enact the Defense Production Act (DPA), which lets the federal government take the reins of private businesses during a time of crisis. This legislation would allow the White House to force firms to produce it... more »

How the Marines Could Use the F-35 to Help Them Take out Ships at Sea

David Axe at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2010%3Anewsml_GM1E69N04G201&share=true] A high-tech war. *Key point: *The Marines need a way to protect shipping and to fight enemy navies. The F-35 just might be the key. The U.S. Marine Corps wants new missiles so its forces can help the U.S. Navy to sink enemy ships. And it wants them soon, *according to* Megan Eckstein, reporting for USNI News. *This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* "There’s a ground component to the maritime fight," Gen. ... more »

A Tragic Tale: How the Army Was Unable to Get Rid of the M-16 Rifle

Joseph Trevithick at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Joseph Trevithick* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2004%3Anewsml_RP4DRIGYPFAA&share=true] What happened? *Key point: *DARPA is always working on new wonder weapons. The attempt to replace the M-16 was one such effort. In the early 1970s, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency worked on a “Low Maintenance Rifle” concept—or LMR. DARPA thought the new weapon could be a replacement for the troubled M-16 rifle. The Pentagon hired TRW Systems to design the new gun. The U.S. Army’s Small Arms Systems Agency at Aberdeen Prov... more »

These Are the Horrific Weapons India Would Use to Fight Pakistan

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2014%3Anewsml_GM1EAC31OZM01&share=true] Let's hope it never happens. *Key point: *Such a war would kill millions and impact the whole planet. Yet both countries prepare for a war anyway. Recently India alleged a series of ceasefire violations—in the form of automatic weapons fire—by Pakistan on the border between the two countries. According to India, it was the sixth attack in just five days. Such events are a reminder that tension remains high on the Indian subcontinent. *(This ... more »

Why the Air Force Took Apart Old F-22 Raptors to Get More Stealth Parts

David Axe at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2000%3Anewsml_RP2DRHYQOQAB&share=true] The Air Force does what is necessary. *Key point: *Older or broken planes are kept as backups in case parts are needed. It is not uncommon to find parts from other planes in order to keep others in working order. There was a silver lining in the hurricane that devastated Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida's panhandle region in October 2018. *This first appeared in 2019 and is being reposted due to reader interest.* The storm forced the U.S. Ai... more »

Manufacturing Security is National Security – President Trump Appoints Peter Navarro to Head National Defense Production Act….

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
Oh, this is almost too much winning. Almost… President Trump has appointed White House Manufacturing Advisor Peter Navarro to lead all U.S. coordination of the Defense Production Act. Just like that… presto… Navarro becomes a bazillion times more powerful than … Continue reading →

China Lost 21 Million Mobile Users In The Past Three Months

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*RCR Wireless*: *Chinese operators lose 21 million subscribers during pandemic* *The travel ban might be behind the decline in subscriptions seen by Chinese operators* COVID-19 continues to spread, disrupting nearly every corner of the world, every household and every industry. In China, where the virus originated, wireless carriers have reported a loss of 21 million user subscriptions in the midst of the pandemic. The country’s largest operator, China Mobile, is experiencing the first net decline since 2000 when it began reporting on monthly data, which illustrated the severit... more »

Dr. Fauci’s History in Spending Billions of Government Funds on Vaccine Research with Little to Show for it

AdminM at Health Impact News - 1 day ago
Across the country, a debate is raging about the nation’s medical response and how best to apportion available resources. Many argue, quite reasonably, for the importance of identifying safe, effective and affordable therapies that can provide immediate help to those who are sick. On March 22, The New York Times reported that there are at least 69 existing drugs or compounds that might be effective in treating the coronavirus. In China, researchers are studying intravenous vitamin C as a potential nontoxic treatment, while a paper published by French researchers on March 20 describ... more »

Video: Ben Shapiro Breaks Down $2 Trillion Spending Bill

Hadenoughalready at 'Nox & Friends - 1 day ago
Media Editors · Mar. 27, 2020 Direct payments, unemployment benefits, emergency loans … oh, and the Treasury is spending an additional $4 trillion. The White House and Senate have struck a deal on a $2 trillion stimulus spending bill. Ben gives the full breakdown of what is involved in the deal. ~Do we need relief – of course! Do we need all the “pork fat”, unrelated spending appropriation, too, NO! This added “pork fat” is a slick means of further bankrupting this country under the guise of an “emergency”. In essence, we’re screwed! Whatever happened to Bush’s “Line-Item Veto’ opti... more »

On Quarantine

Unknown at The Verma Report - 1 day ago
The community that uses quarantining as a method of protection from disease is in the long run infinitely more weakened than it is by the prevalence of disease. The more effective the quarantine, the less immune people become to new diseases and the less incentive they have to develop better methods of treatment—and this makes them more vulnerable to any future outbreak.

And Now For Something Completely Different.

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 1 day ago
【進化型だるま落とし】 Corona beer challenge with plunger. pic.twitter.com/17Dui0AQDQ — ウエスP(Wes-P/Mr Uekusa) BGT2018&AGT2018 (@uespiiiiii) March 22, 2020 *~* Thank You *MJA@IOTWReport* for the linkage! *~*

China’s Defense Budget Is Near What The U.S. Spends

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
Three reports from the Pentagon very accurately describe the rapid growth and modernization of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. U.S. Department of Defense *Defense One:* *China’s Defense Spending Is Larger Than It Looks* *Accounting for true purchasing power, Beijing’s military budget is about 87% of America’s.* An early lesson emerging from China’s handling of the COVID-19 emergency is that Beijing still manipulates data to fit its desired narrative. This has long been the case in China’s defense budget, where the party-government omits and withholds data to project a non-th... more »

‘Professoring’ While Black: Strategies for Thriving in the White Professoriate

cmaadmin at Diverse - 1 day ago
With the acknowledgement of increased White nationalist and supremacist activities happening across U.S. higher education campuses. Black faculty have amplified the call for Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs) to acknowledge the unique challenges that these scholars face. From navigating the graduate school and post-doctoral processes, disparate treatment as contingent faculty, thriving on the tenure track, to earning and being respected as full, distinguished, and or endowed professors and the overall lack of Black faculty representation in the professoriate. A bourgeoning lite... more »

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