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Experts, Public Intellectuals, and the Coronavirus
This is a guest post from Peter Verovšek, a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Politics/International Relations at the University of Sheffield The Coronavirus has turned us all into amateur epidemiologists. This desire for greater understanding makes sense in the face of a threat as novel and as dangerous as COVID-19. The shutdown of massive sections of […]
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah Sunday Thoughts* Be not afraid! All ye have to do is print this out and wave it around wherever you go! It's like magic! It's magic! Get some extra points with God and hand out fliers made from this on abandoned street corners as the unbelieving multitudes fail to walk by. Just a hint though; you might have better luck at the beach, especially if you live in some dumbass state like Flor-i-duh where people are more inclined to believe that chanting this nonsense will protect them from a devil of a virus. By the way, I'm not sure what an "overall virus" is but I'm sure th... more »
Premier Palaszczuk, Jackie Trad and Warren Entsch do not give a damn about the Far North; let it burn!
These politicians refuse to partition North Queensland from Coronavirus Far North Queensland Coronavirus tally stands at 19 confirmed, imported cases in Cairns and Hinterland Gun shops in Qld and WA closed These politicians don’t care if North Queenslanders live or die from Coronavirus. Top to bottom: Deputy Premier Jackie Trad; Federal Liberal Member for […]
The Fifth Sunday of Lent
Gospel Jn 11:1-45 Now a man was ill, Lazarus from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. Mary was the one who had anointed the Lord with perfumed oil and dried his feet with her hair; it was … Continue reading →
Steve Smith leadership ban ends quietly amid coronavirus limbo
Just In - 22 hours ago
Steve Smith is now free to captain Australia again if called upon, with the leadership ban arising from the ball-tampering scandal expiring quietly over the weekend.
'Suspicious' death in Tasmania's north-west
Just In - 22 hours ago
A young Tasmanian father is dead and five people are in custody after police are called to an altercation in Ritchie Avenue in Burnie early on Sunday morning.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) India Stage 3: India has entered stage 3 of community transmission said Dr. Gyani who was present in PM Narendra Modi meeting
https://www.thequint.com/news/india/coronavirus-covid-19-india-in-stage-3-community-transmission-says-dr-gyani-task-force-for-covid-19-hospitals
The Good and the Bad: How Has the UK Fared in Dealing With Coronavirus?
*Vageesh Jain* *Public Health, Europe* [image: Reuters] We should look forward with optimism. Over the past couple of weeks, the UK government has received unwavering criticism for its response to COVID-19. Several faultfinders have unleashed their uninhibited condemnation of the COVID-19 strategy. Many concerns are warranted. Most would agree that the response and its communication have been far from perfect. But if the UK is to successfully scale this epidemiological monolith, we must yield hope from its successes. One of the most ubiquitous criticisms has been on the shift in... more »
SUNK: How Czar Nicholas I Crushed the Ottoman Navy
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By After Vasily Ignatius - Russian Fleet - Saint Petersburg: Publication of the Grand Prince Alexander Mikhailovich; Chromo-lithography of Stadler and Pattinot, 1892, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=71774672] Changed the course of history? *Key point: *The Ottomans and Russians would clash many times. Here's how Russia got the upper hand in this one naval battle. It was late in the morning of November 30, 1853, and the Black Sea was living up to its name. Aboard the 44-gun Ottoman warship Auni All... more »
Trump a Rosy Outlier on Science of the Virus
Groundless assurances keep coming from President Donald Trump, a rosy outlier on the science of the coronavirus pandemic.
March 29th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1165
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 →
Sunday March 29th – Open Thread
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 →
Running out of Rice, While Wasting Water
Australia was once self-sufficient in rice. We now grow less than 25 percent of domestic rice consumption. The SunRice Group has been importing rice from Vietnam and repackaging it to make-up the shortfall. Since the Corona Virus pandemic, the Vietnamese government has banned the export of rice, while the Australian Bureau of Meteorology has feigned [...] The post Running out of Rice, While Wasting Water appeared first on Jennifer Marohasy.
Society & Risks
People have become convinced that their community can be free of all risks, that they don’t have to worry about disease, unemployment, inflation, poverty, crime, and any other problem, and that the government will always be there to shield them from every risk. But it's impossible to have a community in which there are no risks; if you shutdown your community to avoid risks, then you will remain shutdown for a long time and then there will be no community left.
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Saturday 28th March 2020
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 […]
Hope vs. Despair + 4 More!
Plus 4 More Subjects: Speaking of Positive… Return to Normal The Big New Show More Viral Threats ~ Gary Bauer ~ Along with the left/right divide in America and around the world, another split is becoming evident. It’s between those who choose hope and optimism and those, particularly in the media and on the left, who seem […]
Every Crisis Is an Open Door + 2 More with Podcasts
Plus 2 More Subjects with Podcasts: Coronavirus: Handle with CARES A Not-So-Selective Service? ~ By Tony Perkins ~ It was almost dusk when they pulled into the hospital parking lot, flashers on. For Midland, it had been a sobering few days. Like other parts of Texas, the first wave of virus patients hit this week […]
Shale Out!
From the team at CFACT ~ By Mark Mathis of The Clear Energy Alliance ~ Russia and Saudi Arabia are trying to exploit the COVID 19 crisis and force U.S. shale oil producers into bankruptcy by flooding the market with oil, dropping the price as low as $20 a barrel. Should the Trump Administration bailout […]
Trump Compels GM To Build More Ventilators For Coronavirus Response
By Fred Lucas ~ President Donald Trump is applying the Defense Production Act to require General Motors to manufacture more ventilators to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. “Ventilators are a big deal,” the president said at the Friday press briefing. “This invocation of the DPA should indicate to all that we will not hesitate to […]
Quote of the Day
And, to illustrate just how many real people are aware of the problem and have a solution:
Brisbane's Lord Mayor and Gold Coast Mayor retain office, new Ipswich Mayor revealed, as election results trickle in
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate retain office as LNP mayoral candidate Teresa Harding declares victory in Ipswich.
Hard border closure could cut WA off as state's coronavirus total eclipses 300
The WA Government is considering a hard border closure to help keep anyone infected with COVID-19 out, with the Premier sending a blunt message to interstate visitors that "we don't want you".
Tasmania records four new coronavirus cases connected to cruise ships
As Tasmanian health authorities say they are yet to learn how two people in the state's north-west contracted coronavirus, four new cases are confirmed.
Italy reveals results of food and drink controls
Most issues with food and beverages in Italy involved products of animal origin and were microbiological, according to a recent report from authorities. In 2018, almost 50,500 samples of food products were taken from all stages of the supply chain and nearly 130,000 analyzes conducted as part of official controls. From these analytical checks almost... Continue Reading
Caption These (if you please) Volume 3
Yes, I know that Jules is an art philosopher and she always seems to shine on these, but here are some that you might have fun with. I've added my impressions. 1. Psycho 2. Social Distancing 3. Not just an actor 4. Never underestimate somebody who can tap you from the next county 5. They're my granddaughters - cuteness overload
China Makes Itself A Laughingstock
* China is a country that cares more than any other what outsiders think of it. And then in November there comes along this whole Wuhan coronavirus thing. How humiliating. * At first they tried to pretend that it did not exist. By December that wasn’t working any more; the word of a new disease was out. The next move was reporting to The WHO that the virus was a local phenomenon related to the Wuhan seafood market, but would not spread from person to person. Here is a WHO report from January 12. Key quote: * The government [of China] reports that there is no clear evidence that the ... more »
Do Not Force Us to Shut Down Comments
Comments are out of control. If you do not shape up pronto, we will be forced to shut them down.
This Is So, So Horrible, Especially For The Beleaguered Voters Of South Carolina
Lindsey Graham offered an amendment to the Pandemic Bailout Bill that would have penalized some workers, maybe even starved a few of their families to death or forced them into homelessness. We looked at that a couple of days ago. So did that naughty, naughty South Carolina actor (*Anna Karenina-- The Musical* and *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle*) Billy Hipkins. Thankfully, Lindsey's amendment failed. I hope Billy's portrayal, on the other hand, goes viral from Spartanburg and Greenville right down through Columbia and Charleston to Beaufort, Hilton Head Island and the suburbs north... more »
Unknown missiles target Saudi capital: video
At least two rockets were intercepted in the sky above the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh, local media reported. According to the Al-Arabiya broadcaster, citing sources, alongside the two rockets intercepted above the Saudi capital, one more was intercepted over the southern city of Jazan. First explosions in Riyadh were reported around 11:20 p.m. by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-03-27
This is a summary of 12 AMN articles on the following subjects: Daraa, Sweida, Syria, Mediterranean, Russia, Hasakah, Aleppo, Turkey, Iran, IRGC, US, Raqqa, Libya. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Turkey, World-News, Iran, North-Africa Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Alice Embree : Spotlight on women’s activism at UT’s Briscoe Center
Oral history project is online while major exhibit shelters in place. By Alice Embree | The Rag Blog | March 28, 2019 To honor women’s history, the University of Texas Briscoe Center for American History opened a major exhibit, “On … finish reading Alice Embree : Spotlight on women’s activism at UT’s Briscoe Center
Siege underway in Cairns after gunman allegedly rams police cars
A siege is underway in Far North Queensland where a police say a gunman has fired shots at officers and rammed vehicles.
'Meals are ready to go for everyone': The acts of kindness amid coronavirus pandemic
Amid the panic buying, toilet paper brawls and general confusion, these trying times are triggering an outpouring of generosity and kindness among some Australians — even if it has to be offered from a distance.
Schools in the Barossa Valley region to close after 'cluster' of 34 coronavirus cases identified
Just In - 1 day ago
Schools will shut in the Barossa Valley from Monday in the wake of SA Health raising concerns about a "cluster" of 34 positive coronavirus cases in the region. People are being urged to restrict their movement and to work from home if possible.
'Too early' to tell whether community transmission of coronavirus is happening in Canberra
Just In - 1 day ago
It is "too early" to say whether two unexplained cases of COVID-19 in Canberra are the result of community transmission, the ACT Government says after confirming two people with the virus are in intensive care.
How one patient in this notorious asylum kept 'power and control'
The deliberate concealment of objects throughout history has been linked to superstition, but for a patient at this notorious psychiatric asylum it was an act of resistance.
'I am mortified': NSW Health Minister blasts hospital hand-sanitiser thieves as state records 174 new cases
The NSW Health Minister says it's "appalling" that hand cleaner is being ripped off hospital walls amid 174 new cases across the state, including 44 from the Ruby Princess cruise ship.
New Zealand records first coronavirus-related death
Just In - 1 day ago
A 75-year-old woman from New Zealand's West Coast region becomes the country's first death related to COVID-19.
Government launches Coronavirus Australia app, WhatsApp feature
Just In - 1 day ago
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the rate of increase in coronavirus cases has fallen in Australia over the past week, showing the social distancing and self-isolation measures are working.
With casinos and TABs closed, problem gamblers find other ways to lose their money
With casinos shut and major sporting events cancelled or postponed, experts say bookmakers and gambling sites are finding other ways to reach punters.
Families worry about conditions for mandatory quarantine passengers in coronavirus lockdown
The first busloads of international arrivals are taken to quarantine hotels across Sydney, as family members raise concerns about whether people will have access to medications and appropriate treatments.
'The locals are furious': Coastal communities urge visitors to stay away as coronavirus toll rises
Just In - 1 day ago
Residents of Victoria's coastal areas are urging visitors ignoring coronavirus restrictions to stay away as the virus takes another Victorian's life and the number of cases continues to grow.
It's under control:' Truck drivers plea with panic buyers to calm down
As toilet paper and hand sanitiser continue to fly off the supermarket shelves, another call for calm is issued — this time from truck drivers.
Queensland records second coronavirus death, as Government bans house parties
A 75-year-old woman who was a passenger on the Ruby Princess cruise ship becomes the second person in Queensland to die from COVID-19, as the State Government bans indoor gatherings of more than 10 people and considers building makeshift hospitals.
How General George Meade and Robert Lee Differed in Their Civil War Strategies
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2003%3Anewsml_RP3DRINYWCAA&share=true] It made a huge difference during the beginning of the war. All day on July 4, 1863 the Union and Confederate armies stared at each other during the Battle of Gettysburg. Three days of massive attacks had bled the Confederate army until it lacked the manpower to attack again. The Union army’s failure to go over on the offensive is harder to explain. In a letter to his wife the next day, Maj. Gen. George Meade justified the reason f... more »
What Hockey Can Teach Us About How to Deal With Coronavirus
*Stephen Archer* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] Here are 7 lessons. Canadians often see hockey as a metaphor for life. Hockey’s cliché-littered locker room may offer some wisdom as we collectively deal with the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. Let’s take a few of hockey’s time-worn aphorisms and apply them to our situation. In Canada’s COVID-19 outbreak we are in the first period and it’s 2-0 for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Team Canada faces an opponent that is big, strong and fast, and engenders fear. To ensure the game ends in favour of Team Canada, the first step is overcomin... more »
After Okinawa, Harry Truman Would Do Anything To Save Americans Fighting In Japan
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* Even nuke the Japanese. *Key point*: The Japanese High Command realized that continued resistance at Shuri would result in ultimate destruction despite their fanatical resistance. To the Americans, Okinawa represented a major stepping-stone toward the final defeat of the Japanese Empire. The successful occupation of the island by American forces would provide air bases and naval facilities that would allow for attacks on the Home Islands themselves. To the Japanese, the surrender of a base so close to the heart of the empire would seriou... more »
These Crazy Deadly South Korean FA-50s Are Now Protecting Argentina's Air Space
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* The FA-50 is a superb plane and Argentina really needs new fighters. *Key point:* In the context of the Argentine military’s long unilateral disarmament, acquiring 10 new FA-50s and five old Super Etendards is a big deal. The Argentine air force has selected South Korea’s FA-50 as its next fighter, *Jane’s* reported on July 21, 2019. The decision is good news for a once-proud air arm that, in recent years, has precipitously declined in size and effectiveness. Argentine officials as early as 2016 had asked to evaluate the twin-seat, supersonic FA... more »
Why Positive Test for Prince Charles Poses a Challenge for the Royal Family
*Sean Lang* *Public Health, Europe* [image: Reuters] The question is how to display solidarity and leadership to a nation fighting the pandemic. The announcement that Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus highlights the acute dilemma the pandemic poses for the British royal family: how to display solidarity and leadership to a nation with a deadly disease hanging over it. The prince has faced criticism for what some see as preferential treatment, at a time when even many frontline health workers are finding it impossible to get tested for the virus. Junior health m... more »
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