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Russia's Top Coronavirus Doctor Who Met President Putin Last Week Tests Positive For Covid-19
*Moscow Times/AFP:* *Russia's Top Coronavirus Doctor Who Met Putin Tests Positive* The head of Moscow's main coronavirus hospital who met with President Vladimir Putin a week ago has tested positive, he said Tuesday, as the Kremlin announced the Russian leader's health was fine. Last Tuesday Denis Protsenko met with the Russian leader who inspected the Kommunarka hospital while wearing a bright yellow hazmat suit. But the 67-year-old Putin was also seen talking to Protsenko without any protective gear. *Read more *.... *WNU Editor:* The Kremlin is saying that Russian President P... more »
Black Plague, Spanish Flu, Smallpox: All Hold Lessons For Coronavirus
As the novel coronavirus has spread, so too have a flurry of myths and disinformation about it, often perpetuated by mainstream and social media. Many of these myths are medical. For example, although wearing a surgical mask will not protect you from contracting the illness—viruses are too small to be screened out—healthy people around the world have rushed to buy them.
On Strike Now For Three Years, Spectrum Workers Are Demanding Public Ownership
Cable technician Troy Walcott, along with 1,800 of his fellow members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 3, has been striking for three years, and there’s still no end in sight. Local 3 first walked off the job in March 2017 when their employer, Spectrum/Charter Communications — the largest provider of cable TV, internet and telephone service in New York State and the second-largest cable provider in the country... more »
Italy Calls General Strike: ‘Our Lives Are Worth More Than Your Profits’
Italy is the global epicenter of the pandemic, with more than 64,000 cases of infection and almost 7,000 deaths, half of which occurred in the last week. This is the result of both neoliberal austerity measures that defunded healthcare in Italy and the criminal negligence of the EU. In the context of the pandemic, a quarantine was imposed throughout the country. Not only have nearly all shops been closed, but people are not allowed to stray too far from their homes. Just this week, videos of mayors yelling at their constituents to go home went viral. Yet, non-essential production ... more »
Private Hospitals Will Be Made Public For Duration Of Coronavirus Pandemic
PRIVATE HOSPITALS WILL act as part of the public health system for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic, the government has announced. Some 2,000 beds, nine laboratories and thousands of staff have been drafted into the public system, Leo Varadkar said at a press conference today. Speaking at the same press conference, Health Minister Simon Harris said “there can be no room for public versus private” when responding to the Covid-19 crisis.
Media Struggle To Defend Washington’s Cruelty Toward Venezuela And Iran
The request was not much of an “about-face” for Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, because it was the same type of disaster relief loan the International Monetary Fund (IMF) gave to Ecuador in 2016 under former President Rafael Correa, another blunt IMF critic, after a massive earthquake. The loan was not one of the IMF’s infamous “structural adjustment loans” that impose a menu of right-wing economic policies such as tax cuts for the rich, privatization of state assets and public sector lay-offs. The IMF’s rejection of the $5 billion emergency loan for Venezuela is, all by itsel... more »
Coronavirus In Gaza: Just 40 ICU Beds For Two Million People Under Siege
Hospitals all over the western world are bracing for a tsunami of intensely ill patients suffering from breathing difficulties due to the Coronavirus. In Britain, car companies are scrambling to produce ventilators. Plans are being laid for the army to build hospitals in conference centres. In Ontario, Canada, wards are being cleared, plans are being laid, models of infection are being scrutinised. If 70 percent of the population does not cut its social engagement by 70 percent, locking down will not work. Nerves are jangling.
VA Privatization Leaves Veterans Waist Deep In Another Big Muddy
Two years ago, President Trump persuaded a bipartisan coalition in Congress to pass the VA MISSION Act of 2018. It authorized a costly expansion of outsourcing by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which provides healthcare for nine million former military personnel. Under the guise of giving VA patients more “choice” and speeding up their doctor appointments and hospital treatment, the Trump Administration has spent hundreds of millions of dollars on private sector providers, while refusing to fill an estimated 44,000 to 50,000 vacancies among VA caregivers.
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Divide techniques and effects into independent sections to explain your system and outcome. The procedures section will discuss how you executed your study. This is in which you will walk your visitors by means of the techniques and methodology as if they have been element of the experiment. Include the participants, equipment and supplies, and the method. Explain your impartial, dependent, and manage variables. The success section outlines the consequence of your experiment in layman’s phrases. Remind readers of your speculation and study questions. Demonstrate the behaviors you me... more »
New York adult-use marijuana legalization appears stalled
Recreational cannabis legalization in New York likely will be shelved for now because of the coronavirus crisis, but experts expect the legislation to be back in play later this year. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday the state isn’t likely to legalize rec cannabis as part of its budget bill because it’s “too much, […] New York adult-use marijuana legalization appears stalled is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The Destruction of Assyrian Cultural Heritage in Syria
Assyrian International News Agency - 6 hours ago
St. Mary's Assyrian Church in the northeastern Syrian village of Tel Nasri, destroyed by ISIS.Often overlooked in the discourse concerning the atrocities committed by the Islamic State against the Assyrian people is the destruction of cultural heritage.
Lethality overestimated by several orders of magnitude
“In many cases it is not yet clear whether the persons died from the virus or from their pre-existing chronic diseases or from a combination of both.” __________ “The media considerably misrepresents the corona outbreak,” writes reader Penelope. “Here’s a factual (& surprising) presentation of the studies done by the hospitals which treated it, statements ... Read more Lethality overestimated by several orders of magnitude The post Lethality overestimated by several orders of magnitude appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Captain of Aircraft Carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt Pleads for Help During COVID-19 Outbreak
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * [image: The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, with sailors manning the rails, leaves port on deployment to the western Pacific Ocean and Persian Gulf from San Diego, California, U.S., October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake] This week Captain Brett Crozier, commanding officer of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, has reportedly warned his superiors of the dire consequences his ship faces if the majority of the crew is not taken off the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and isolated. The unusual plea was made as more than 100 sailors were reportedly infected w... more »
Apple's New iPhone 9: Just an iPhone 8 On Steroids?
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * Would you buy it? It’s on. Off. Likely. Maybe. Next year? Apple fans on a daily basis have indeed been pulled side to side regarding the upcoming iPhone launch. But, at last, there may be a light at the end of the tunnel. According to recent reports, Best Buy is already receiving cases for a “New iPhone 4.7-inch, 2020.” The case is from Urban Armor Gear, and it comes with instructions that it shouldn’t be sold until April 5. If this is true, the highly anticipated launch could be imminent. So, what to do? Well, if you’re an owner of an iPhone 8... more »
Desperate for Coronavirus Mortgage Help? Sorry, that Depends on Your Bank.
*Hunter DeRensis* *economy, * Many banks, large and small, are working on a case by case basis to address the problems stemming from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic crisis. Twelve days ago, the federal government announced a nationwide halt to mortgage foreclosures and evictions for anyone whose loans are currently handled through the federal apparatus, including the Department of Housing and Urban Development or Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This moratorium, set to expire in mid-May, covers just over half of the country’s mortgages. But what do the other half do?... more »
What Will Trump Say? Europe Defies U.S. Objections To Sell Iran Medical Equipment
*Matthew Petti* *Security, Middle East* [image: Emergency medical staff wearing protective suits, sit in an ambulance while transferring a patient with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to Masih Daneshvari Hospital, in Tehran, Iran March 30, 2020. WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Ali Khara via REUTERS] Europe’s “humanitarian channel” is now operational. The Trump administration has been opposed to it. The German government announced on Tuesday morning that it had facilitated the sale of medical goods to Iran under a trade channel opposed by the United States. The United States has long... more »
America Has a History of Pandemic Denial
*Joseph Loconte* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Donald Trump wasn't the first president to misunderestimate a national threat. Franklin Roosevelt played his part in the collective denial and dishonesty of the age—until the "ideology of fascism" contagion came knocking. As soon as Donald Trump described himself as a “wartime president” in his effort to combat the coronavirus, historians and others rushed to compare him unfavorably to Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II. They may want to revise that judgment. FDR, we are told, realized early the threat of Nazi Germany... more »
James Webb Telescope Can Do 'Time Travel' Back 13.5 Billion Years
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Science, * [image: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Has Been Assembled for the First Time] In less than a year, the James Webb Space Telescope (Webb for short) will be launched into space in an effort to give humankind the best understanding of the Universe yet. In less than a year, the James Webb Space Telescope (Webb for short) will be launched into space in an effort to give humankind the best understanding of the Universe yet. The $10 billion space telescope, a joint venture between NASA, the European Space Agency, the Canadian Space Agency and Space Tel... more »
Bernie Sanders Call For Coronavirus Aid To Palestinians (Will Trump Act?)
*Matthew Petti* *Health, * [image: U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders speaks during a news conference in Burlington, Vermont, U.S. March 11, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson] Eight senators sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday calling on him “to prevent a humanitarian disaster” caused by the novel coronavirus in the Palestinian Territories. Eight senators sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday calling on him “to prevent a humanitarian disaster” caused by the novel coronavirus in the Palestinian Territories. The Trump ... more »
Donald Trump Wants a Phase 4, $2 Trillion Stimulus (But There Is a Problem)
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * [image: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the daily coronavirus response briefing in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 30, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner] Well, make that two: Mitch McConnell and no Congress until April 20th. On last Friday, President Donald Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, the largest stimulus in U.S. history. Costing a total of $2.2 trillion, the bill included direct cash payments to middle-class Americans and hundreds of billions of dollars in small-int... more »
U.S., UN Slam Russia Over Coronavirus Aid Holdup in Syria
*Matthew Petti* *Security, * [image: Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the nation on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in a televised speech in Moscow, Russia March 25, 2020. Sputnik/Alexei Druzhinin/Kremlin via REUTERS] Russia has insisted on sending aid its own way, but Moscow just hasn’t delivered. The United Nations warned that a Russian diplomatic maneuver earlier in the year is now holding up crucial aid to Syrians as the war-torn country faces a coronavirus outbreak. Russia had insisted in January on closing the Yarubiya border crossing into Syria, forc... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 3/31/20"
*PM 3/31/20, Updated as Available.* ○ *"The more I see of the moneyed classes, * *the more I understand the guillotine."* - George Bernard Shaw ○ *Perfect storm: "*A perfect storm is an event in which a rare combination of circumstances drastically aggravates the event. The term is used by analogy to an unusually severe storm that results from a rare combination of meteorological phenomena." Coronavirus consequences precipitate total global economic collapse... ○ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *CNN Market Data:* - http://mo... more »
Musical Interlude: "Soothing Relaxation"
*"Soothing Relaxation"* "Beautiful romantic music, relaxing music and sleep music featuring piano music, violin music, guitar music and cello music, composed by Peder B. Helland." "I am a composer from Norway and I started this channel with a simple vision: to create a place that you can visit in order to chill out & relax. I compose music that can be labeled as for example: sleep music, calm music, yoga music, study music, peaceful music, beautiful music and relaxing music. I love to compose music and I put a lot of work into it. Thank you very much for listening and for leaving f... more »
Musical Interlude: Billy Joel, “We Didn't Start The Fire!”
Billy Joel, “We Didn't Start The Fire!”
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"I'll Never Understand..."
"I'll never understand why some people can't just let others live their lives, you know," Danial said. "You don't have to understand. You don't have to agree. Just leave people alone. When I look at the moon and planets and stars, all that narrow-mindedness and hate seem so petty. The universe is such a big place. One hundred thousand light years just from one end of the Milky Way to the other. One hundred. Thousand. Light years. In the time it's taken for light to travel from one end of our galaxy to the other, thousands of generations have passed. It really makes you realize how s... more »
"Human Nature: What Kind of Creature Are We?"
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"Human Nature: What Kind of Creature Are We?" by John Robbins "What can we know? What are we all? Poor silly half-brained things peering out at the infinite, with the aspirations of angels and the instincts of beasts." - Arthur Conan Doyle "These days, many of us tend to think that human nature is inherently competitive and destructive. We hear about “selfish genes,” as if our genetic makeup predetermines that we will be egotistic people and that we will fight with one another. We’re told that our species contains a built-in “killer instinct,” that we are descended from apes who nee... more »
"Someone..."
"Someone ... tell us what's important, because we no longer know." - Richard Ford
"Covid-19 Pandemic, Economy Updates PM 3/31/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic, Economy **Updates AM 3/31/20" * *- Frequently **Updated**"* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ - *https://www.zerohedge.com/* *March 31, 2020 at 8:30 AM ET:* "5 reasons the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. could be worse than in Italy" *03/31/2020 - 14:35:* "COVID-19 Fatalities In US, France Surpass China As Global Death Toll Tops 40k: Live Updates" *MAR 31, 2020 7:08 AM: *“US Death Toll From COVID-19 Surpasses 9/11; New York Reports 14% Jump In Cases: Live Updates” *MAR 31, 2020 7:08 AM... more »
Consider Homeschooling Amid Coronavirus
[image: alex-newman-diane-douglas-consider-homeschooling-amid-coronavirus] VIDEO - Former Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas said parents should view the current pandemic as the "greatest opportunity of their lives" to take control over what their children are learning. In this exclusive interview with The New American magazine's Alex Newman, Douglas urged parents to consider homeschooling and using online resources in place of government schools. Douglas, who serves on the board of Public School Exit, also went through the history of the individuals who orch... more »
Florida Pastor Arrested for Defying “Safer at Home” Edict and Holding Services
[image: florida-pastor-arrested-for-defying-safer-at-home-edict-and-holding-services] The pastor of the River at Tampa Bay Church was arrested for violating a Hillsborough County “safer at home” order meant to halt the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Opportunity is to seize the grain of the moment
* Opportunity* is to seize the grain of the moment and make it a living pearl….In this age the ascended masters have cast the pearl of their identity sealed in God into the great sea of humanity in order that humanity might find their own individuality and their soul similarly consigned to God. -Morya: *Pearls of Wisdom* 18:15 ………………………………………………………………………………. * The* Word is the eternal Logos. It is the voice of the Ancient of Days thundering the Ten Commandments from Horeb’s height, etching out of the living flame the markings of the Law on tablets of stone. The W... more »
White House Coronavirus Task Force Briefing – 5:00pm ET Livestream…
Unfortunately, with President Trump effectively communicating the latest information on the federal efforts to mitigate COVID-19, more corporate U.S. resistance media have decided not to carry the live broadcasts from the White House task force briefings. Today at 5:00pm the … Continue reading →
U.S. Intelligence Agencies Are Having Problems Assessing The Pandemic In China, North Korea, And Russia
*Reuters*: *U.S. spies find coronavirus spread in China, North Korea, Russia hard to chart* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As U.S. spy agencies seek to assemble a precise picture of the world’s coronavirus outbreaks, they are finding serious gaps in their ability to assess the situation in China, Russia and North Korea, according to five U.S. government sources familiar with the intelligence reporting. The agencies also have limited insight into the full impact of the pandemic in Iran, although information on infections and deaths among the ruling class and public is becoming more availa... more »
Cufflinked Comrades: neo-conservative socialists and the victims of the big bail-out
We’re all socialists now. Or are we? Michael West investigates the biggest bail-out in Australia’s history. There was the grande dame of the big business lobby Jennifer Westacott alongside trade union supremo Sally McManus on ABC morning radio. Sisters-in-arms united in a rally-cry for Stimulus Mark IV. Rupert Murdoch’s The Australian and the big business […]
Do Photos Show Las Vegas Homeless Sleeping in ‘Social Distanced’ Parking Lot?
"Las Vegas is now packing people into concrete grids out of sight," one critic proclaimed.
Already Faced with Famine and War, Yemenis Fear Saudi Arabia is Weaponizing COVID-19
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Saudi Arabia has engaged in a number of questionable practices that have Yemenis fearing the Kingdom may be intentionally trying to spread the virus. The post Already Faced with Famine and War, Yemenis Fear Saudi Arabia is Weaponizing COVID-19 appeared first on MintPress News.
Governments Increase Power During Pandemic; Will This Be Permanent?
[image: governments-increase-power-during-pandemic-will-this-be-permanent] Wars, terrorism, and global climate-change theory have all failed to convince enough people of the need for a one-world government. Could pandemics finally push us into a totalitarian world government?
FEEL THE COMPASSION!!!
Finally, a provincial announcement about how Saskatchewan's most vulnerable can meet their basic needs in a public health emergency which is depriving thousands upon thousands of people of income... Individuals who have, or are suspected of having, COVID-19 and lack money to meet their basic needs should apply for any Federal Benefits they would be eligible for. And if the federal government *isn't even taking applications for its main benefit program until next week* - nor making payments until mid-April... Well, that gets a hearty ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.
Coronavirus presents a 'new face of grief' for Muslims and Jews
When a Muslim person dies, their body must be washed, shrouded, and laid to rest directly on the earth. For mainstream Jews, burial is equally important. But the outbreak of coronavirus is disrupting those ancient rituals.
Coronavirus empties shopping centres as clothing retailers fight to stay open
Clothing retailers are in a grey area amid the COVID-19 restrictions — they're technically allowed to be open for now — but many are questioning the ethics and the economics of whether it's the right thing to do.
'A pretty messed up feeling': The horror of passing coronavirus to a friend
When musician Dan Williams returned from Japan he knew that put him at risk of coronavirus, but it was an Uber ride after he returned home that would prove the most likely culprit.
'Just have fun': COVID-19 prescription from a bear maker
Tasmanian bear maker Campbell Remess goes online with lessons for kids after his family's serious health issues force an early self-isolation.
'It gets your adrenaline going': It's no puzzle that jigsaws are flying off the shelves
Jigsaw puzzles have been given a boost since the Prime Minister singled them out during a recent announcement. Is this the humble jigsaw puzzle's moment to shine — again?
We'll fly live lobsters to China, they'll send back COVID-19 medical supplies
A group of Australian fishermen are looking to lock in a bold deal that will see them bring much-needed medical supplies back to Australia after chartering a plane to deliver lobsters fresh lobsters to the world's biggest seafood export market
‘I’m hugging my pillow’: Why the lockdown is particularly hard on those who live alone
Bjorn Lindberg lives by himself in an apartment that has also become his workplace. Here's how he's learning to adapt to a life without seeing his friends.
Live: Pop-up coronavirus clinic opens in Bondi, Queensland mobilises 'care army'
A pop-up coronavirus clinic at Bondi Beach opens to deal with a surge in cases in Sydney's eastern suburbs, and Queensland's Premier calls on the community to form a "care army" to help the vulnerable. Follow live updates.
Live: NSW Now: Pop-up coronavirus clinic opens in Bondi after increase in cases in Sydney's east
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *The clinic comes following the rise of coronavirus cases among backpackers in Bondi and surrounding suburbs, as doctors in the area are told to ramp up testing.
The unintended consequences of the coronavirus pandemic in Wuhan
Wuhan residents have taken their first glimpse of normal life since the lockdown, but experts say it's unclear how long it will take for ground zero — and the world — to recover from a crisis of this scale.
Working from home? It'll make a big difference at tax time
Your tax is probably the last thing on your mind right now. But it's something practical you can control if you're finding life a little bit overwhelming.
Fresh food out, medical supplies in: $170m COVID-19 package clears exporters for take off
The Australian Government will launch hundreds of flights to deliver fresh produce to key international markets as part of a big-spending boost for exports.
Coronavirus in Spain is 'frightening on every level'. So how did things get so bad there?
Spain is on a horrifying upward trajectory, having surpassed China in the number of coronavirus cases. Locals are frightened, the health system is under pressure and some experts suspect part of the outbreak may date back to a February soccer match in Italy.
Data offers a stark coronavirus warning for regional Australia
A study that highlights where health services are most in need also shows where coronavirus could cause the most harm if it spreads.
'Sailors do not need to die': US Navy captain's dire warning for coronavirus-hit aircraft carrier
Just In - 7 hours ago
The captain of a US Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing coronavirus outbreak is asking for permission to isolate the bulk of his roughly 5,000 crew members on the Pacific Island of Guam, where it is currently docked.
'Horrified' doctor lashes Sydney Airport's coronavirus screening process
Doctor Jacky Hewitt says she is "horrified" by the coronavirus screening process at Sydney Airport after claiming to have seen a nurse touching passengers' faces without changing gloves.
Coronavirus update: Spain and UK record highest daily death tolls
Just In - 7 hours ago
Spain continues to be devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, recording its highest daily death toll of nearly 850, while the UK also recorded a daily high with one of the victims an otherwise healthy teenager.
Global Recession Is Underway: Selected Stories
31 March 2020 — Global Research Warnings of Economic Depression By Stephen Lendman, March 31, 2020 According to a March 20 – 26 online survey of over 250 companies of varying sizes and business sectors, outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported that nearly half the number surveyed are likely to lay off workers over the next … Continue reading Global Recession Is Underway: Selected Stories
Fully Funded OTPP Gains 10.4% in 2019
The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) just released its 2019 results, gaining 10.4% for the year as net assets reach $207.4 billion at year-end 2019: Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers’) today announced a total-fund net return of 10.4% for the year. Net assets reached $207.4 billion as of December 31, 2019, a $16.3 billion increase from December 31, 2018. *Ontario Teachers’ earned $20.2 billion in investment income in 2019, the most in the organization’s history.* *“Ontario Teachers’ diversified, high-quality portfolio achieved a total-fund net return of 10... more »
Ordering Through Amazon? Use Our Smile Link
We always encourage folks to shop local when they can, but for many of you during the COVID-19 pandemic, online ordering has been one of the safest ways to shop. So if you’re ordering through Amazon can we ask you a favor? Use the AmazonSmile program link and the retailer will donate a portion of […]
What Media Disdain for America Looks Like
It did not even take one day. On Sunday, CNN soft skull host S.E. Cupp drew attention for a message she sent out, addressing the conflict taking place between President Trump and the members of the media. Following another coronavirus briefing where the President had pointed words of dismissal for some in the press corps, Cupp sent out this missive of defense on behalf of her profession. Don't flatter yourself. We didn't like you before the Chinese Corona Virus showed up. Just sayin..... — DiogenesMiddleFinger (@DiogenesKnows) March 31, 2020 In less than 20 hours, the members of th... more »
While Trump Fights Coronavirus, Pompeo's On The Warpath
Keep your eye on Pompeo! President Trump is understandably distracted by the coronavirus outbreak in the US but in the "never let a good crisis go to waste" mode, the neocons in his Administration - led by Pompeo - are launching their war plots without the normal scrutiny. Venezuela, Iran, Syria, Russia - the long knives are coming out. Trump has been able to put the kibbosh on Pompeo's plans before, but a distracted Trump is in danger of losing control of his foreign policy. Launching a foolish war in the midst of the current crisis would surely spell disaster for the president. Wa... more »
Warning: Trump Could Commit Political Suicide, But Unless He Does, Biden Is Unelectable
Two crooked establishment groups-- Biden's own SuperPAC, Unite the Country, and David Brock's notoriously corrupt American Bridge-- have teamed up to push Biden into the Oval Office. Of course; he's exactly their kind of guy. Deval Patrick and Jennifer Granholm will co-chair the partnership. I wonder if anyone has spoken with Granholm-- Patrick could give a shit-- about Tara Reade's very credible sexual assault charges against Biden-- which, in true Trumpian fashion, he refuses to respond to. The establishment media refuses to touch the story, which will pretty much guarantee Biden... more »
Two Iowa medical cannabis dispensaries close
Two medical marijuana dispensaries in Iowa permanently closed their doors. The dispensaries, in Council Bluffs and Davenport, were operated by Have A Heart Compassion Care, a multistate medical and recreational marijuana operator based in Washington state. It was unclear why the dispensaries closed. Have A Heart did not immediately respond to Marijuana Business Daily‘s request for comment. […] Two Iowa medical cannabis dispensaries close is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Rank and Vile – DOJ Inspector General Identifies 93 Percent Non-Compliance Within FISA Review – Issues So Bad IG Presents Interim Report Before Reviewing Details…
After the DOJ Offfice of Inspector General (OIG), Michael Horowitz, presented his December 2019 findings of the FISA application used against U.S person Carter Page, the gross deficiencies and intentional fraud were so extensive the IG said he was going … Continue reading →
The Bermuda Triangle, Flight 19 and Josh Gates
In a strange coincidence, I stumbled across the second part of Josh Gates’ episode dealing with the Bermuda Triangle. I was able to learn the results of the experiment he had conducted with a couple of scientists. They launched a balloon into the upper atmosphere to find out if there were any anomalies to explain the trouble with compasses and other electronics. Yes, they found a spike in the Josh Gates and me... published here to show that I'm not really bald.electromagnetic radiation that they couldn’t explain. Interesting, but not too illuminating. He also was involved in an exp... more »
Brexit Is Not Immune to Coronavirus
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson chairs a meeting remotely from quarantine on March 28, 2020. Photo credit: Andrew Parsons/No 10 Downing Street via Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/number10gov/49708186183/, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 *Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on *Order from Chaos*.* As British Prime Minister Boris Johnson informed the nation on Monday evening of dramatic new restrictions to stem the spread of coronavirus, Brexit was the last thing on most Britons’ minds. For most citizens and businesses, little has changed in their daily lives since the U.K. left ... more »
Pandemics and the Problem of Expert Failure (continued)
Part 2: Should Experts Agree? In my last EconLog essay, I examined the impossible tradeoff between expert fields. Each area of expertise is a separate silo, I argued, and we don’t have any good way to strike a balance among these competing perspectives. That’s why the politics of pandemic policy are so fraught. In this […] The post Pandemics and the Problem of Expert Failure (continued) appeared first on Econlib.
Hubris in the West
There’s been a lot of Monday morning quarterbacking on what went wrong, so let me give some kudos to the Economist magazine. I usually read it right away, but I have fallen behind and recently read an old issue from early March. It’s dated March 7, but the article seems to have been penned around […] The post Hubris in the West appeared first on Econlib.
Did the House Give Itself a $25M Raise in Coronavirus Aid Bill?
Rumors claimed that U.S. representatives were using coronavirus aid legislation to give themselves a pay raise.
Breaking: Syrian military confronts suspected Israeli airstrikes over Homs
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 P.M.) – Minutes ago, a number of missiles were fired from Lebanese airspace into Syria, resulting in several explosions inside the Homs Governorate. According to initial reports, the Syrian air defenses were activated after several hostile targets entered Syrian airspace and began hitting the Homs Governorate. A source from the Syrian Army […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi Arabia enters peace talks in Yemen after massive attack by Ansarallah forces
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:40 P.M.) – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is holding daily talks with the Ansarallah forces and it has invited the representatives of the latter and Yemeni government in exile to meet, the Saudi Ambassador to Yemen, Muhammad Al Jaber, said on Tuesday. Citing Jaber’s comments, the Wall Street Journal said the peace […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
‘Pompeovirus’: Iran trolls US in Twitter post
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has taken a rather creative approach to lament the US economic pressure on the country in general and to condemn US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in particular. In a tweet, the ministry posted a picture calling to “stop aiding war crimes” and “obeying immoral and illegal US sanctions” with the word […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Libyan Army captures important area near Tripoli as Turkish-backed forces suffer heavy losses
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – The Libyan National Army (LNA) continued their large-scale assault across the Tripoli axis this week, seizing several sites from the Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) forces and their allied Syrian mercenaries. According to Brigadier-General Khaled Al Mahjoub, the LNA captured a number of sites in southern Tripoli and the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Essay On My Aim In Life Class 7
MB’s suppliers offered methods instead than particular person parts or parts for manufacturing of approximately 65,000 autos per year. Though the concentrate on price may possibly be fulfilled, enhancement time may raise for the reason that of repeated worth engineering cycles to minimize costs, eventually leading to the solution coming late to the marketplace. The other concern of implementating goal costing on MB is personnel burnout. A single of specialisation of MB which is differentiates them from other folks producers is MB create luxury automobiles, with distinctive design an... more »
Why Teach Literature Stuff: #5 Language Is Power
*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.* Language is power. It is, many times, just as powerful, even more powerful, than the barrel of a... more »
Predictions For the Future of Humanity #1
*I will try and give my best prognostication of what our future has in store for us. * *This is not a future that will be, it is one that could be. * - *No travel without vaccination papers.* - *Troops going door to door checking for infected individuals.* *(Let me give you a hint, everyone is already infected.) * - *Guns confiscated. (happening now)* - *Every aspect of your life will be under government scrutiny. (been happening for years)* - *No more cash transactions.* - *Digital transactions only.* - *Power outages, food lines, riots, loot... more »
rna virus odds and ends
https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/lab-made-coronavirus-triggers-debate-34502 11-15-15 ……….. 3-30-20 https://greatgameindia.com/italian-state-media-in-2015-exposed-chinese-biological-experiments-with-coronavirus/ …………………… 3-30 * Italy* 5217/70311= 7%/day https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/italy …………………… 3-30 *Sweden* 328/3538= 9% rise/day https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/sweden …………….. *Poland* 193/1824= 11% https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/poland/
Epistle touching on Wittgenstein's Preface!
*TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020Not a good book, he said:* As we explained in our first epistle, we're writing to today's 9-year-old kids with messages to be read later. It will fall to these 9-year-olds to rebuild our failing culture. We've suggested that a meditation developed in Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations might help direct us to a day when we'll receive our daily bread, but also our daily logic. Let's review some of the relevant history: In the decades which led us to our own Trump, our logicians had walked away from their posts. They addressed highly esoteric concer... more »
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 90 – 2020
Originally posted on sunshine hours: Data has returned. South / North
Due to COVID-19, NCAA Extends Spring Sports Eligibility, Scholarships
As COVID-19 cuts short athletic seasons at colleges across the country, the Division I Council of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced yesterday that it will allow spring sports student athletes an additional season of competition and an extension of their period of eligibility. The council said it would not extend an extra year […]
Pennsylvania State Universities, UW-Madison Anticipate $100 Million Coronavirus Loss Each
Pennsylvania’s 14 state universities collectively estimate $100 million in losses due to room and board refunds to students, necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic, reported Penn Live. And University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) alone expects losing the same amount, also due to room and board refunds and parking permit reimbursements, reported the Wisconsin State Journal. A Pennsylvania […]
Report: In 2018, Public Colleges Received More Philanthropy Than Private Institutions
In 2018, public colleges and universities received more philanthropic gifts than private ones, says a new research report by TIAA Institute. The institute said 2018’s data shows a reversal in trends from 30 years previously. TIAA’s research used a national sample of about 400 public and private institutions. The report found that after adjusting for […]
Thomas Edison State U Reduces Tuition for Undergrads Taking Summer Courses
Adult-focused Thomas Edison State University (TESU) said Monday it will lower its tuition rate for visiting undergraduate students taking courses this summer, to assist those whose education has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The New Jersey institution’s board approved a reduction of $145 per credit for in-state New Jersey residents and a reduction of […]
Ascendium Partially Halts Collection on Defaulted Student Loans For 60 Days
Ascendium, a nonprofit loan guarantor, said in a statement yesterday it is partially halting collection on all defaulted student loans in its portfolio, effective March 26 for at least 60 days. The move follows a March 25 announcement by the Department of Education, which instituted similar relief for federal student loan borrowers to alleviate the […]
Idaho Now Bars Trans Girls From Competing on Female Teams in Public College Athletics
Idaho now bars transgender girls from competing on female teams in public college athletics, reported the Idaho Statesman. Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Monday signed into law House Bill 500, called the ‘Fairness in Women’s Sports Act’, which would apply to all sports teams sponsored by public schools, colleges and universities. The bill does not […]
How North and South Korea's Systems Are Leading to Different Coronavirus Outcomes
*Jihwan Hwang* *Public Health, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC111BB4C800&share=true] What might happen? As the Korean peninsula has been divided for the past seventy years, the two Koreas have shown completely different faces in almost all aspects. As is well known, South Korea has been praised by the international community as a country that achieved both democratic transition and economic prosperity, while North Korea has been notorious for its oppressive political system and closed society. Also, regarding globalization... more »
Why Winning the War In Afghanistan Meant Losing to the Taliban
*Amitai Etzioni* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The Taliban will seek to run Afghanistan in line with their values and. America will have to stand back and watch. Drawing lessons from the U.S. involvement in the war in Afghanistan is important not only for determining the ways we may fight in the future, if we must engage in another war in the region (say, dealing with an Iran bent on gaining nukes), but also for shaping our positions in the current negotiations with the Taliban. It turns out that the facts are screamingly different from the prevailing narrative that we... more »
Why TCL 5-Series 4K HDTV Is a Winner: Low Price and Amazing Features
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * Should you buy it? Read this first. Often seen as the little brother to the TCL 6-Series, the 5-Series still boasts a minimalist and elegant design and packs enough punch for those who love games and action movies. Available in four sizes – 43, 49, 55 and 65 inches – the 5-Series LED TVs really stand out from the competition in terms in budget and value. To give you some sense, the 55-inch model can be had right now for a measly $350. Not bad, considering that you’ll get a 4K TV with solid picture quality, wide color gamut, low input lag and gr... more »
The Middle East Can't Fight A War Against Both Coronavirus And Iran
*Robert G. Rabil* *Security, Middle East* Unless Washington and Tehran rethink their strategies, they are marching headlong towards a Middle East catastrophe coupling a ravaging pandemic with a devastating war. The Iraqi government’s curfew to check the spread of coronavirus has not prevented factions from the pro-Iranian Iraqi Popular Mobilizational Forces (PMF) from firing rockets at the American Embassy in Baghdad, as happened on March 26, 2020. In fact, on March 10, Khata'ib Hezbollah fired a volley of rockets at the Taj military base north of Baghdad, killing two American s... more »
My Pillow Is Going to War Against the Coronavirus (Making 50,000 Face Masks a Day)
*Hunter DeRensis* *economy, * [image: My Pillow CEO Michael Lindell waits to be introduced by President Trump during the daily coronavirus response briefing at the White House] My Pillow has sold over forty-one million products. Yesterday, during his almost daily press briefing on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump welcomed to the stage multiple CEOs and company executives who would be utilizing their capital structure to manufacture in-demand medical products to support the government’s health efforts. Last week the president invoked the Defense Productio... more »
Coronavirus Help: Verizon Offers Nearly Free Internet to Those in Need
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * How do you get it? What do you need to do? How does it work? This is all you need to know. Lifeline is a federal government program that allows discounted phone and Internet service for low-income Americans. During coronavirus, Verizon, which offers plans for both home phone and broadband Internet service, is letting customers know how to best use Lifeline services. The company recently announced, in reaction to the coronavirus quarantines, that Lifeline customers will have all billing charges waived for 60 days, beginning with the March 22 bill... more »
The Coronavirus Crisis Has Just Begun
*Daniel L. Davis* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The stress on the U.S. economy and national debt will now increase dramatically in ways that cannot yet be fully calculated. While much of Washington engages in a fierce debate about whether Trump’s declared hope of getting America “back to work” by Easter is foolish or a prudent risk, a potentially weightier issue remains unaddressed: what’s going to happen to our country after this initial wave washes over later this summer? If we don’t start—right now—to make crucial decisions and start preparing for what comes next, we’l... more »
How the Media Can Help Keep Trump in Check (Or Can They?)
*David Cuillier* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] It's an ethical dilemma and a difficult decision to make. In times of mortal strife, humans crave information more than ever, and it’s journalists’ responsibility to deliver it. But what if that information is inaccurate, or could even kill people? That’s the quandary journalists have found themselves in as they decide whether to cover President Donald J. Trump’s press briefings live. Some television networks have started cutting away from the briefings, saying the events are no more than campaign rallies, and that the presi... more »
How Comcast's Nearly Free Internet Works and How to Get It
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * What you need to know about Internet Essentials, Comcast's program for low-income Americans Comcast said earlier this month that, during the coronavirus quarantines, it is offering two months of free Internet to its Internet Essentials customers, while also boosting their speed up to 25/3 Mbps. What exactly, is Internet Essentials? On its website, Comcast describes Internet Essentials as "the only program of its kind to directly address all the main barriers to broadband adoption on a large scale," the program offers affordable Internet and comput... more »
America's Future: Coronavirus Health Emergency to a Recession?
*Milton Ezrati* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] Today’s economic pressures, though they are driving down every measure of economic activity and well being, are far from those indicative of a pending recession. President Donald Trump has given up his “hope” that the nation can return to work by Easter following a bout with a deadly pandemic. The official Washington recommendation of social distancing, lockdowns, and quarantines designed to prevent people from spreading the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, now extends to April 30. Nothing says that Washington will not hav... more »
Indian drug companies try to gut antibiotic pollution controls
India’s pharmaceutical industry is trying to weaken a law that would tackle pollution from antibiotics production
Interview With Brad Schreiber On ‘Music Is Power’: Part 1—Dixie Chicks, Marvin Gaye
Covering around a century Music Is Power is book by Brad Schreiber that takes readers on a tour of music that challenged social injustice and spoke to the masses during uncertain times. Schreiber is an award-winning author, journalist, and screenwriter, whose past books include Death In Paradise, Becoming Jimi Hendrix, and Revolution’s End. The post Interview With Brad Schreiber On ‘Music Is Power’: Part 1—Dixie Chicks, Marvin Gaye appeared first on Shadowproof.
Work on Border Wall Continuing in Midst of Coronavirus Concerns
[image: work-on-border-wall-continuing-in-midst-of-coronavirus-concerns] A spokesman from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said a few days ago, “Border security is national security. We have completed 142 miles of new border wall system.”
Texas Judge Rules in Favor of Abortion Providers, Places Injunction on AG’s Order
[image: texas-judge-rules-in-favor-of-abortion-providers-places-injunction-on-ag-s-order] A Texas judge has ruled that Texas abortion centers can stay open in spite of the governor’s orders to stop non-essential medical procedures to conserve medical resources for coronavirus patients.
Trump Administration Adds Gun Makers and Retailers to List of “Essential” Businesses
[image: trump-administration-revises-list-of-essential-businesses-to-include-gun-makers-and-retailers] On Saturday, the Trump administration revised its list of “essential” businesses deemed important to the safety and security of the Republic, and the list now includes gun stores and gun manufacturers.
Ordo Ab Chao – Order out of Chaos
*Elva Thompson* - Chaos is deliberately created to slow down our vibrations, lock us into the matrix so that we cannot resonate with the ascension frequency.
The Coronation
*Charles Eisenstein* - For years, normality has been stretched nearly to its breaking point, a rope pulled tighter and tighter, waiting for a nip of the black swan’s beak to snap it in two.
Did Empire State Building Display ‘Siren’ Lights During COVID-19 Pandemic?
A strange sight for strange times.
No, Cinchona Bark Is Not a Cure for Coronavirus
Posts touting the curative effects of cinchona, or fever tree, bark promise a “natural” source of the prescription-only drug chloroquine.
Were Ventilators Found ‘Stashed’ in a Warehouse in New York?
Social media posts painted a misleading picture about the plan for distributing ventilators amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Doctor warns coronavirus screening at Sydney Airport is a 'public health disaster'
Doctor Jacky Hewitt says she is "horrified" by the coronavirus screening process at Sydney Airport after claiming to have seen a nurse touching passengers' faces without changing gloves.
Is your money safe in Australian banks during the coronavirus pandemic?
The coronavirus pandemic is having a major impact on the economy and the financial system. Many Australians are wondering if their money is safe with the banks.
'I'm going nuts right now': Our tiny house dream has soured in lockdown
Four months ago my girlfriend and I moved into a 29-square-metre studio apartment. I didn't plan on being locked down here, possibly for weeks on end, as a result of the coronavirus.
Inside Coronanomics: Eight ways the economy will never be the same again
Just In - 9 hours ago
Even after the crisis is contained, the global economy will never be the same, and neither will Australia's, writes Tim Harcourt. So how might the world change as a result of the pandemic, for the better and for worse?
Coronavirus update: Putin met with doctor now confirmed to have COVID-19
Just In - 9 hours ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin was being protected around the clock from coronavirus, but that didn't stop him shaking hands last week with a doctor who is now a confirmed case.
Australians urged to get their flu shot as soon as possible
GPs are encouraging Australians to get their flu vaccination as soon as possible to reduce strain on the health system being caused by COVID-19.
Doofus Of The Day #1,061
Today's award goes to a hamfisted astrophysicist in Australia. An Australian astrophysicist put himself in the hospital last week after he got four magnets stuck up his nose while trying to invent a device to stop people from touching their faces during this pandemic. * . . .* He explained that he put a magnet inside each of his nostrils, and then attached a magnet on the outside of each nostril — but once he removed the outer magnets, the two magnets inside his nose stuck together, and refused to come out. So then he tried to use his remaining magnets to extract them, and ended u... more »
More connecting the dots between virus & fading US military empire
Listen to "Saying NO to the militarization of space" on Spreaker. Journalism Professor Karl Grossman and Bruce Gagnon on their weekly interview.
How to Prepare for the Trump RecessionThe global coronavirus...
Robert Reich - 9 hours ago
*How to Prepare for the Trump Recession* The global coronavirus pandemic has put our economy in free-fall. Even through Donald Trump’s reckless economic policies, like his pointless trade war with China or his deficit-busting tax cuts for his billionaire donors, the economy has somehow managed to keep chugging along — until now. All of the stock market gains from Trump’s time in office have been wiped out, and over the course of just over one week in March the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced its five largest drops in history. Worse than a plummeting stock market, busine... more »
After nearly 50 years of solving crosswords, Dartmouth sisters publish their debut puzzles
“Desi of Desilu Productions” “Ball go-with?” “Ricardo player” “Ball carrier, at times” Yes, those are all actual crossword clues whose answer is “Arnaz.” As in Desi Arnaz, star of the 1950s sitcom I Love Lucy, forever immortalized in crosswords — and, as a result, familiar to people like me, who have never seen an episode […]
Graphed: COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, March 31, 2020
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Twenty new people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, bringing the total to 147. The Halifax Examiner will be publishing these graphs daily, as a separate post. New known cases of COVID-19 by date Total known cases of COVID-19 by date […]
Tuesday Afternoon Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. - Anton Jager and Steven Klein discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a particularly strong clash in rhetoric between people advocating for human lives and capital interests, while Siva Vaidhyanathan notes that the choice is a false one in any event due to the foreseeable social fallout from leaving large numbers of people to face avoidable deaths. And Paul Krugman points out some of the familiar zombie arguments being used to minimize social interests in the name of serving the corporate sector. - Meanwhile, Patricia Callahan repo... more »
Craig Murray: Daily Record Investigates My Home and Finances
The day after I publish my article accusing the corporate media of being an active part of the conspiracy against Alex Salmond, and of giving disgracefully selective, slanted and biased coverage of the evidence of his trial, the Daily Record has decided to investigate my home and personal finances. Is not life full of little coincidences?
The Pentagon – in the Age of Quarantine
I had an amusing conversation that I’ll share with you. A senior person at The Pentagon, who will not be named, was chatting about military procurement, and how he didn’t expect much of an interruption because of the Chinese Plague. I don’t think that he’s usually insane, or to put a finer point on it, […] The post The Pentagon – in the Age of Quarantine appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Recreational cannabis sales in three key markets still falling after initial coronavirus-related spike
Despite a couple of temporary sales spikes in recent weeks, adult-use cannabis sales in California, Colorado and Washington state are all suffering from the economic fallout surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. According to point-of-sale data provided by Seattle-based Headset, adult-use cannabis sales were less than those for the same day in 2019 for six consecutive days […] Recreational cannabis sales in three key markets still falling after initial coronavirus-related spike is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Colorado marijuana retailers get OK to resume in-store sales
Colorado regulators delivered good news to the state’s recreational cannabis store operators: They can resume selling their products inside their storefronts. The state Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) bulletin informing cannabis businesses they can allow customers in their stores comes days after the governor told retailers to limit transactions to curbside pickups in an effort to reduce the […] Colorado marijuana retailers get OK to resume in-store sales is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
2:00PM Water Cooler 3/31/2020
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. #COVID-19 At reader request, I’ve added this daily chart: The data is the John Hopkins CSSE data. Here is the site. I am using a linear, not a logarithmic scale, because the linear scale conveys the alarming quality of the multiplication better (don’t @ me, math nerds). I did not […]
People’s Skepticism About Covid-19 Is The Fault Of The Lying Mass Media
Coronavirus disinformation is the hot topic of the day, with pressure mounting on social media platforms to censor incorrect information about the virus and mainstream news outlets blaring dire warnings every day about the threat posed by the circulation of false claims about the pandemic. […]
Plugged In Podcast #46: Kenny Stein on Special Interests and the Coronavirus Relief Bill
Kenny Stein, IER’s Policy Director, joins the show to discuss the 2 trillion dollar coronavirus relief bill recently passed by… The post Plugged In Podcast #46: Kenny Stein on Special Interests and the Coronavirus Relief Bill appeared first on IER.
“The Wit and Wisdom of Will Rogers”
*“The Wit and Wisdom of Will Rogers”* by Tom Purcell "Things are mighty heated these days. Tempers are flaring and minds are closed. Here’s the solution: the wit and wisdom of Will Rogers. • “The short memory of voters is what keeps our politicians in office.” • “We’ve got the best politicians that money can buy.” • “A fool and his money are soon elected.” Rogers spoke these words during the Great Depression, but they’re just as true today. With 24-hour news channels, our memories are shorter than ever. And in the mass-media age, the politician who can afford the most airtime freque... more »
"Theodore Roosevelt on the Cowardice of Cynicism and the Courage to Create Rather Than Criticize"
*"Theodore Roosevelt on the Cowardice of Cynicism * *and the Courage to Create Rather Than Criticize"* by Maria Popova “There is nothing quite so tragic as a young cynic,” Maya Angelou wrote in contemplating courage in the face of evil, “because it means the person has gone from knowing nothing to believing nothing.” How to prevent that cultural tragedy, which poisons the heart of a just and democratic society, is what Theodore Roosevelt (October 27, 1858–January 6, 1919) examined when he took the podium at the Sorbonne in Paris on April 23 of 1910 to deliver one of the most powerfu... more »
"Never More Frightening..."
"Human beings are perhaps never more frightening than when they are convinced beyond doubt that they are right." ~ Laurens van der Post Especially when... "It's not what we don't know that gets us into trouble. It's what we know for sure that just ain't so." - Will Rogers
"Pandemic Pandemonium: The Tides of Globalization and Financialization Reverse"
*"Pandemic Pandemonium: * *The Tides of Globalization and Financialization Reverse"* by Charles Hugh Smith "Central bank free money doesn't create collateral or creditworthy borrowers, and without those foundations, the decayed, rotted shack will collapse. In terms of consequential trends, the pandemic is not a cause, it's an accelerant of shifts already under way before the emergence of Covid-19. Put another way, the tide had already reversed, but now it's visible to all. The twin drivers of neoliberal inequality, globalization and financialization, are now ebbing, much to the di... more »
Britain’s Coronavirus Response
Boris Johnson delivers a remote press conference from No10 Downing Street. (Source: Flickr/No 10 Downing Street by Andrew Parsons) Britain’s prime minister, Boris Johnson, has a new message: “Stay at home!” Initially, Johnson took a fairly unorthodox approach to the coronavirus outbreak, calling on fellow Britons to “take it on the chin, take it all in one go and allow the disease, as it were, to move through the population.” The core epidemiological idea was that if enough people contracted the disease at once, it would create a kind of “herd immunity” that would ultimately stall... more »
Counterterrorism and Humanitarian Action: Will 2020 Be a Turning Point for International Humanitarian Law at the United Nations?
The Secretariat Building at United Nations headquarters in New York. (Source: Flickr/UN Photo by Rick Bajornas) A debate is emerging slowly at the United Nations headquarters: Can and should a counterterrorism body authoritatively and authentically interpret and assess compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL), the principal body of law regulating armed conflicts? At first glance, that debate might seem merely niche or technocratic—one fast-tracked to the annals of international law pedantry. But when viewed in its proper context, the debate raises several concerns that... more »
Aprueba Consejo Europeo decisión para ratificación de TLC Vietnam-UE
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
31-Mar-2020 El Consejo Europeo aprobó hoy la decisión referida a la ratificación del Tratado de Libre Comercio entre Vietnam y la Unión Europea (UE), la cual pavimentará la aplicación de ese pacto.
Could COVID-19 emergency measures give rise to investment claims? First reflections from Italy
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
31-Mar-2020 Emergency measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and protect the economy could lead to claims under bilateral investment treaties.
Beaches Not Disappearing
John Tamny writes at Real Clear Markets ‘Studies’ Indicate Disappearing Beaches. Markets Think Studies Idiotic. Excerpts in italics with my bolds and images. As USA Today recently reported, a new study from the European Union’s Joint Research Center warns that a global catastrophe looms due to “the near-extinction of almost half of the world’s sandy […]
Trapped! Covid 9/11 Planned-emic is a perfect metaphor for what happened on 9/11
*9/11 Trapped on the 94th Floor* You have to hand it to Dr. Henry Makow. He's called this latest Perp caper correctly all along. In his latest post he notes the eerie similarities between the 9/11 WTC office worker victims and what is happening to humanity during this *Covid 9/11 Planned-demic Pavlovian Experiment.* He says that, just like the doomed office workers--victims of the Israeli preplanned controlled demolition/implosions of the Twin Towers--humanity is now trapped, imprisoned and doomed. He says if only humanity had listened to the truthers and cleaned out the 9/11 r... more »
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