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“The Most Critical Time Since the Financial Crisis”
*“The Most Critical Time Since the Financial Crisis”* by Brian Maher "“We’re faced with the most critical time since the financial crisis.” This we have on the grim authority of money man Sven Henrich. Last evening prepared us for this morning’s hells... "In overnight trading, S&P futures plunged 5% in four hours. The selling frenzy tripped the “circuit breakers.” These fail-safes were installed after 1987’s “Black Monday” to prevent encores. Thus S&P futures trading screeched to a halt, suspended... lest the fever deepen. But the opening whistle blew this morning. And the delirium... more »
Covid-19 Coronavirus Outbreak In Europe -- News Updates March 9, 2020
*Daily Mail:* *Italians extend lockdown across the WHOLE country after death toll leaps by 97 in one day to 463... as travel is restricted, people are told not to go out at night and nation's premier says 'there won't be a red zone... there'll just be Italy'* * Lockdown in Italy extended nationwide as previous measures were no longer sufficient to contain outbreak * New government decree requires all people to demonstrate a need to travel outside the areas where they live * Photos emerged in Cremona of medics in protective suits with gloves, goggles, face masks treating patients * ... more »
Led Zeppelin Wins Latest Battle in ‘Stairway’ Copyright Fight
A federal appeals court has restored a jury verdict that found Led Zeppelin did not steal “Stairway to Heaven.”
Italian Premier Locks Down Entire Country to Stop Virus
Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte is banning all but the most important travel and putting the final kibosh on social gatherings after Italians failed to take previous warnings to heart.
"Everything Is Breaking, Madness Is the Rule"
*"Everything Is Breaking, Madness Is the Rule"* by David Stockman "Madness is something rare in individuals – but in groups, parties, peoples, and ages, it is the rule." – Friedrich Nietzsche, "Beyond Good and Evil" (1886) "Here’s the “elevator pitch” breaking down what happened today, courtesy of the email crew at The New York Times: "Breaking News: Trading in U.S. stocks was halted temporarily after a 7 percent drop set off a “circuit breaker” to prevent a deeper crash." This is Sven Henrich, writing on Sunday as what’s reflected on your screens today was taking shape: "We’re fac... more »
Covid-19 Coronavirus Outbreak: Live Updates And WHO Announcements -- March 9, 202
*Reuters*: *Threat of coronavirus pandemic 'has become very real': WHO's Tedros* GENEVA (Reuters) - The coronavirus is closer to causing a pandemic, but outbreaks in countries can still be controlled through a combination of containment and mitigation measures, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. Four countries - China, South Korea, Italy and Iran - account for 93% of the nearly 110,000 cases reported by more than 100 countries worldwide, WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. *Read more* .... *Covid-19 Coronavirus Outbreak: Live Updates -- Mar... more »
Stock Market Crash. Oil Prices Crash -- News Updates March 9, 2020
*Daily Mail:* *Disastrous day on Wall Street ends with the Dow closing more than 2,000 points - 7.8% - down in biggest point drop EVER after 'kill switch' stopped trading briefly thanks to coronavirus 'pandemonium' and Saudi-Russia oil price war* * The Dow Jones Industrial Index opened on a loss of more than 1700 points on Monday * The sudden downturn triggered circuit breakers which halted trading for 15 minutes to stop the markets free-falling * When trading resumed, it fell further briefly, marking a loss of 2,000 points * By the end of the day, it had gotten worse and it c... more »
White House Coronavirus Task Force Press Briefing – 5:30pm Livestream…
The media is attempting to initiate panic about the Coronavirus in 2020 the same way the media attempted to manufacture panic about an upcoming U.S. recession in 2019. The level of panic pushing is over-the-top ridiculous. Congress is now considering … Continue reading →
Trump’s All the Above Diversified Energy Policy
Megapower: a small, safe and reliable #nuclear power plant for remote towns, military bases, and other isolated infrastructure. https://t.co/cumazI3L3v pic.twitter.com/7Y2hyeeYW9 — Los Alamos Lab (@LosAlamosNatLab) February 15, 2019 Please Like, Share, Subscribe, Re-Blog and Comment
Saudi Arabia/Russian Oil Price Wars Drag On Global Economy & Saudi Coup Attempt
*Over the week end there was a coup attempt in Saudi Arabia. Last article included in this report* *1st :Prior to the coup attempt Aramaco share prices tanked* *Saudi Aramco shares dropped below their IPO level for the first time as a looming price war in global crude markets battered the outlook for the kingdom’s flagship oil company. * *Aramco’s pricing cuts were the first response to the breakup on Friday of OPEC’s alliance with partners like Russia. Oil plunged the most since 2008 following the failure of the talks.* *Friday March 06/20 OPEC + 1 met and by all accounts it wa... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 3/9/20"
*PM 3/9/20, Updated as available.* ◆ *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... ◆ Gregory Mannarino, PM 3/9/20 *"**Stocks Decimated. JPM Warns: ‘More To Come.’**"* - https://www.traderschoice.net/ ◆ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *CNN Market Data:* - h... more »
Joe Biden: Father of the Drug War's Asset Forfeiture Program
[image: undefined] In 1991, Maui police officers showed up at the home of Frances and Joseph Lopes. One officer showed his badge and said, “Let’s go into the house, and we will explain things to you.” Once he was inside, the explanation was simple: “We’re taking the house.” The Lopses were far from wealthy. They worked on a sugar plantation for nearly fifty years, living in camp housing, to save up enough money to buy a modest, middle-class home. But in 1987, their son Thomas was caught with marijuana. He was twenty-eight, and he suffered from mental health issues. He grew the mari... more »
Climate Lawsuit Dominos
Posted to Energy March 05, 2020 by Curt Levey writes at InsideSources Climate Change Lawsuits Collapsing Like Dominoes. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Climate change activists went to court in California recently trying to halt a long losing streak in their quest to punish energy companies for aiding and abetting the world’s consumption of […]
Hospitals Are Desperate For ‘Baby Cuddlers’ Because So Many Newborns Are Born Addicted to Opioids
The opioid crisis has a far-reaching impact that goes beyond the users and even their families. It is directly impacting millions of newborn babies who are forced to endure the suffering associated with opioid withdrawal following their birth. To help comfort these innocents, the demand for “baby cuddlers” is on the rise nationwide. Baby Cuddlers […] The post Hospitals Are Desperate For ‘Baby Cuddlers’ Because So Many Newborns Are Born Addicted to Opioids appeared first on Health Nut News.
GFC v Corona Crash: why it’s different this time
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92% of New Muslim Candidates Won’t Express Support for Constitution; One MN Republican Makes it Bipartisan
Mar 7, 2020 4:00 pm By Stephen M. Kirby It is not appropriate to label all, or even the majority of those, who question Islam and Muslims as Islamophobes. (CAIR Report 2013, Legislating Fear: Islamophobia and its Impact in the United States, p. ix) In January 2020, I wrote about the results of … Continue reading 92% of New Muslim Candidates Won’t Express Support for Constitution; One MN Republican Makes it Bipartisan →
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán vows to protect Europe from renewed mass Muslim migration
Mar 7, 2020 3:00 pm By Christine Douglass-Williams Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has long declared his dedication to protecting his Christian country against mass migration and Islamization. In 2015, he said that the swarm of migrants flowing into Europe looked more “like an army.” Now, after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has opened … Continue reading Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán vows to protect Europe from renewed mass Muslim migration →
Canada: Toronto-area Arabic newspaper runs Hamas official’s antisemitic blood libel article
Mar 7, 2020 12:00 pm By Christine Douglass-Williams “An Arabic-language newspaper in the Greater Toronto Area has published an article by a Hamas figure, praising terrorism, peddling outlandish conspiracy theories and blaming Israel’s supposed faults on Judaism itself….al-Meshwar, published by Holocaust denier Nazih Khatatba, dedicates a half-page (page 17) to The Abuse of the … Continue reading Canada: Toronto-area Arabic newspaper runs Hamas official’s antisemitic blood libel article →
Germany: Court rules against hijab in courtrooms, smashes effort to “enshrine Sharia law in German legal system”
Mar 7, 2020 9:00 am By Christine Douglass-Williams Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court has made a groundbreaking ruling which has favored the constitutional rights of the people over the argument of religious rights of Muslim women to wear the Islamic headscarf in German courtrooms. The case involves a 38-year-old German-Moroccan law student who was born … Continue reading Germany: Court rules against hijab in courtrooms, smashes effort to “enshrine Sharia law in German legal system” →
Soviet Union Documents Reveal Plans To Exploit Bernie Sanders For ‘Propaganda’
By Pamela Geller – on March 8, 2020 Literally the definition of “tool.” #UsefulIdiot Related: Sanders Was Manipulated by Soviets as Burlington Mayor, Documents Show | National Review Soviet Union Documents Reveal Plans To Exploit Bernie Sanders For ‘Propaganda’ By Chrissy Clark, The Federalist, March 6, 2020: New documents obtained by the New York … Continue reading Soviet Union Documents Reveal Plans To Exploit Bernie Sanders For ‘Propaganda’ →
83,000 plus flu cases and 1044 deaths confirmed in Missouri alone this season
Mar 8, 2020 Ricky Scaparo (ETH) – While everyone is losing their minds over 19 deaths from the coronavirus in America, The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has recently reported that more than 83,000 people have tested positive for influenza A and influenza B this flu season and 1044 influenza-associated deaths have … Continue reading 83,000 plus flu cases and 1044 deaths confirmed in Missouri alone this season →
40% of Tehran’s Residents will Catch Coronavirus within Two Weeks
Mar 8, 2020 Breaking Israel News (BIN) – Iran estimates that 40% of its residents residing in the country’s capital, Tehran, will be infected with the Coronavirus within just two weeks. The Islamic Republic has already begun taking steps such as eliminating Friday prayers, shutting down tourist attractions and canceling New Year’s celebrations. These … Continue reading 40% of Tehran’s Residents will Catch Coronavirus within Two Weeks →
Italy reports largest one day death toll, Hospitals preparing for millions, older adults advised to stay home
Mar 8, 2020 (ETH) – Coronavirus has now spread to 34 states in the US and a cruise ship linked to dozens of cases will soon dock in the US. There are reportedly at least 21 people with coronavirus aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship, which is expected to dock sometime on Monday in Oakland, … Continue reading Italy reports largest one day death toll, Hospitals preparing for millions, older adults advised to stay home →
Iraqi female activists launch women’s magazine in Ninevah Plains
Woman of Ninevah, a magazine that aims to give voice to women in the region, was launched on March 8, on International Women’s Day. Adam Lucente March 8, 2020 REUTERS/Alaa Al-Marjani A displaced Iraqi woman removes her niqab, western Mosul, Iraq, June 3, 2017. ERBIL, Iraq — A religiously diverse group of women from Iraq’s Ninevah … Continue reading Iraqi female activists launch women’s magazine in Ninevah Plains →
Why women in the Middle East find little to celebrate on March 8
From Beirut to Khartoum, women in the Middle East held demonstrations calling for the elimination of discriminatory laws and improvement of their situation. Nazlan Ertan March 8, 2020 REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani Women wearing protective face masks, following an outbreak of the coronavirus, chant slogans as they protest during International Women’s Day in Baghdad, Iraq, March … Continue reading Why women in the Middle East find little to celebrate on March 8 →
Trump Fears Bernie, Not Biden
With the coronavirus spreading and the economy crashing, Donald Trump is said to be desperate for Joe Biden to hurry up and win the nomination over Bernie Sanders. But he is damned if he does get his wish, and he's damned if he doesn't. First of all, Biden is so far to the right that he might as well be a Republican himself. Trump, who has vowed to cut Social Security and Medicare, will be hard pressed either to pay grudging homage to Biden's own long crusade to cut Social Security and Medicare, or he will forced to publicly defend FDR's New Deal from Biden's depredations. Neither ... more »
New Effort Made in Congress To Prosecute Local Police
[image: new-effort-made-in-congress-to-prosecute-local-police] An effort to prosecute local police at the federal level is the latest effort to nationalize police. Instead, we should be working to keep our local police independent of federal control.
Preschool Peddles Transgenderism and Racism to Kids Aged 3-4
[image: preschool-peddles-transgenderism-and-racism-to-kids-aged-3-4] A tax-funded preschool in New York City has been exposed peddling transgenderism, Black Lives Matter propaganda, so-called “queer rights,” and race-mongering to 3- and 4-year-old children, prompting outrage and national ridicule.
Every 10 minutes, 6,000kg of clothes are thrown out. Would you do these things to end it?
Australians collectively throw away 6,000 kilograms of clothing every 10 minutes. But there are some things you can do to make your wardrobe more sustainable.
Mixed emotions as MH17 trial gets underway in the Netherlands
The families of victims sit in silence as the names of all 298 victims of the 2014 disaster are read aloud to a Dutch court at the start of the murder trial of four accused fugitives.
Social media is part of the loneliness epidemic, but the problem could lie in the way we use it
Using Facebook or Instagram to substitute face-to-face contact with family and friends could end up making you more lonely, but the solution might be closer than you think.
Did President Trump Wet His Pants?
A juvenile joke circulated in the wake of a real tragedy.
Coronavirus and Your Heart
Warnings for people with heart disease are all over mainstream media the last couple of weeks given the threat of coronavirus. People are running scared. But I don’t want you to be scared. Fear is deadly. A virus is NOT. Again, FEAR will kill you quicker than any virus. Certainly, the most recent one. Let’s … Continue reading "Coronavirus and Your Heart" The post Coronavirus and Your Heart appeared first on TDW.
Police Jail Woman Who Paid Bail with Marijuana-Scented Cash
A Louisiana woman was arrested on drug charges after police determined the $5,000 cash she used to post an inmate’s bail had a “strong odor of marijuana.”
Did an Infectious Disease Specialist Write ‘I Am Not Scared of COVID-19’?
Readers inquired about a viral Facebook post amid an outbreak of the new coronavirus in 2020.
The Candidate You Like Is the One You Think Is Most Electable
In their search to identify the most electable candidate, journalists and their readers often look at polls. But is that helpful?
Turkey Is Still in Denial about Coronavirus
*Michael Rubin* *Security, Middle East* Despite rampant coronavirus in Iran, continued trade and interaction cases reported in Iraqi Kurdistan, and an international airport hub which President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan inaugurated to compete with Dubai and Doha, Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has said no coronavirus cases have occurred in Turkey. Disease can be a great leveler. Viruses do not differentiate between poor and rich, nor do they respect borders. That does not mean everyone fares equally. Healthcare matters. So too does government capacity. China’s default to secre... more »
New UUVs: China's Plan to 'Attack from the Sea Floor'
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Asia* The robot submarine (and unmanned surface ship) era is now nearly upon us. Chinese naval strategist have stated explicitly that they intend to circumvent their long-recognized weakness in submarine warfare by cultivating undersea AI and by developing highly capable UUVs. America should take notice. The Achilles Heel of the Chinese Navy has long been undersea warfare. The Middle Kingdom’s nuclear submarines are considered noisy, with their “boomers” [SSBNs] only recently taking up what might loosely be considered an actual “deterrent patrols.... more »
Crashing Oil Prices: Do They Help or Hurt the U.S. Economy?
*Samuel Rines* *economy, * "If anything, recession odds have marginally declined, not increased." An often overlooked piece of the U.S. economy is the oil patch, which is a true comeback story of shale and U.S. energy independence. The oil industry is also a deeply intriguing piece of economic history that deserves a deeper look. But this article is going to poke a bit of a hole in that narrative, though. The U.S. shale patch never actually recovered the jobs lost from the last boom. When the Federal Reserve tightened its quantitative easing up in 2014, the U.S. dollar went par... more »
The Great 2020 Oil Plunge Completes Iraq’s Perfect Storm
*Michael Rubin* *Economics, Middle East* The Iraqi government has suffered three strikes: a constitutional crisis, coronavirus, and now a plunge in oil prices. Iraqis are resilient, but they will now pay the price for their leaders’ populism. 2020 is shaping up to be Iraq’s most difficult year since 2003 when the U.S. launched its shock-and-awe campaign to bring down long-time dictator Saddam Hussein. Lawyer Alaa Kadhem described a perfect storm of political, economic, and social forces. A week ago, that might have been overwrought, but yesterday’s plunge in oil prices makes it ... more »
Coronavirus: New York Won’t Close Schools Because Homeless Kids Have Nowhere Else to Go
For many thousands of students across New York City and the United States, school is the only place they receive regular meals, shelter, medical care, and other vital services. The post Coronavirus: New York Won’t Close Schools Because Homeless Kids Have Nowhere Else to Go appeared first on MintPress News.
How the New US-Afghanistan Peace Deal Rekindled a “Business Friendly Taliban”
America’s relationship with the Taliban has always been determined by how useful they are at advancing US interests in the region and the Trump administration’s recent efforts to make “peace” with the group are no exception. The post How the New US-Afghanistan Peace Deal Rekindled a “Business Friendly Taliban” appeared first on MintPress News.
Corporations and Military Powers Are Selling Phony “Wokeness” on International Women’s Day
From Raytheon to the IDF, "woke" corporations and military powers are using International Women's Day to shore up their "social justice" credentials. The post Corporations and Military Powers Are Selling Phony “Wokeness” on International Women’s Day appeared first on MintPress News.
"Things Take a Turn"
*"Things Take a Turn"* by Jim Kunstler "Around the same time that most Americans set their clocks ahead this weekend, something more momentous shoved the world into an epic phase-change, and the modern era, with all its mighty baggage, was finally swept away, along with that single lost hour of darkness. We’re in a new world, and one night later, out on the freeway of history, the engine of the global economy threw a rod. The chauffeur is still standing alongside the stricken vehicle in the breakdown lane, scratching his head while sour-smelling smoke wafts up from the hood. You’d... more »
Biden Warns: Campaign May Have to Give Up “Big Indoor Rallies”….
In a devastating development for the tens of supporters who make up the audience for most Joe Biden venues, the leading Democrat presidential candidate says he may have to give up “big indoor rallies” due to the Wuhan virus: (source) … Continue reading →
Fully Funded OPTrust Gains 11.2% in 2019
OPTrust released its 2019 Funded Status Report stating it will lower its discount rate and remains fully funded for the 11th consecutive year: OPTrust today released its 2019 Funded Status Report, Retirement by Design, which details the Plan’s financial results and fully funded status. Over the past 10 years, OPTrust has achieved an average annual investment return of 8.2 per cent for the total fund, including a return of 11.2 per cent in 2019. *The Plan once again lowered its discount rate in order to protect against future market volatility. * OPTrust Select, the new defined bene... more »
Green Thumb inks $50 million cannabis sale-leaseback deal in Illinois
Multistate marijuana operator Green Thumb Industries on Monday announced it has sold an Illinois cultivation and processing facility to San Diego-based Innovative Industrial Properties in a sale-leaseback deal valued up to $50 million. IIP paid $9 million for the property in Oglesby, Illinois, and plans to make up to $41 million in upgrades to the property. […] Green Thumb inks $50 million cannabis sale-leaseback deal in Illinois is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
South Dakota tribe voting on marijuana legalization
Oglala Sioux Tribe members will vote Tuesday on whether to legalize medical and recreational cannabis on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. If the vote passes, the tribe would be the first in the U.S. to sell marijuana in a state where it is otherwise illegal. Because neither South Dakota nor nearby Wyoming and Nebraska […] South Dakota tribe voting on marijuana legalization is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
More Canadian cannabis companies receive EU-GMP certifications
Two Canadian cannabis companies received EU-Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification, an essential step to exporting medical marijuana to markets in the European Union. Brampton, Ontario-based producer Northern Green Canada received its EU-GMP certification March 4. On the same day, Eve & Co subsidiary Natural MedCo earned a certificate of EU-GMP compliance for its Strathroy, Ontario, […] More Canadian cannabis companies receive EU-GMP certifications is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Gordon no longer at 48North helm in latest cannabis CEO departure
48North Cannabis announced the sudden departure of Chief Executive Officer Alison Gordon, who led the Toronto-based producer for almost three years. Gordon was among a small number of women at the helm of a Canadian marijuana company. One year ago, a Marijuana Business Daily study found that men held 93% of Canadian cannabis boardroom positions. […] Gordon no longer at 48North helm in latest cannabis CEO departure is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Romney Changes Tune, Will Now Support Burisma Probe Into Bidens
[image: romney-changes-tune-will-now-support-burisma-probe-into-bidens] Upon assurances from Senator Ron Johnson, Mitt Romney walked back his opposition to subpoenas for gathering information about the Bidens' Ukraine dealings.
Illegals Caught at Southwest Border Up Slightly, but Still Far Lower Than Last Year
[image: illegals-caught-at-southwest-border-up-slightly-but-still-far-lower-than-last-year] The number of illegal aliens apprehended at the U.S. border with Mexico increased only slightly in February, and only because the number of single adults and unaccompanied minors increased.
Americans Are Being FORCED to Train the Foreign Workers Who’ll REPLACE Them
[image: americans-are-being-forced-to-train-the-foreign-workers-who-ll-replace-them] It’s bad enough that Big Tech is swaying our elections and shifting votes, but it’s also shifting American jobs — to foreigners. There’s salt in this wound, too: The displaced American workers are sometimes *forced to train their replacements*.
Will the Real Democratic Presidential Candidates Please Stand Up?
[image: will-the-real-democratic-presidential-candidates-please-stand-up] Senator Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign is crying foul after the Democratic National Committee changed the format of the party’s next presidential debate to one in which the candidates will be sitting rather than standing.
Deep State Sexualizing Children at School | Behind the Deep State
[image: alex-newman-deep-state-sexualizing-children-at-school-behind-the-deep-state] VIDEO - The Deep State is sexualizing and indoctrinating children with LGBT propaganda as early as Kindergarten, and there is an agenda behind it. In this episode of Behind The Deep State, host Alex Newman breaks it down. Homosexuality, trangsgenderism, fornication, confusion, abortion, drag queens, pedophilia, and more are all being promoted, with devastating consequences. Marriage and family are being targeted. Teachers are being threatened into compliance. Children are being surgically mutilated ... more »
Wealthy and affluent, prosperous too!
*MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020Ben Smith arrives at the Times:* It isn't what we'd planned to discuss in this afternoon's post. But just consider what Ben Smith has done at the New York Times. Smith spent ten years as Buzzfeed's editor. In January, he became the Times' media columnist. This morning, he takes dead aim at our tribe's cable stars. Just look at the names he calls them: SMITH (3/9/20): [A]fter his stunning setback on Super Tuesday, Mr. Sanders bent the knee and submitted to a barrage of not particularly friendly questions from the most powerful progressive on TV, the MSNBC hos... more »
Sudan Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok Survives Assassination Attempt
FOX News: *Sudan Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok survives harrowing assassination attempt* The Sudanese man tapped to head the country's transitional government following the overthrow of longtime President Omar al-Bashir said Monday he survived an assassination attempt after his convoy was attacked in the capital city of Khartoum. "I would like to assure the people of Sudan that I am safe and in good shape," Abdalla Hamdok tweeted. "Rest assured that what happened today will not stand in the way of our transition, instead it is an additional push to the wheel of change in Sudan.... more »
Suggesting I wean my toddler doesn't ease the load of motherhood
The World Health Organisation recommends breastfeeding children until they're two years old or beyond, but as my child has grown bigger I'm finding it makes people uncomfortable.
The Australian who became a spy so she could make a life in communist East Berlin
Salomea Genin went from being spied on in Australia to working as a spy for East Germany's feared secret police. She dedicated her life to communism — but one moment shattered her world behind the wall.
Homeless man en route to PhD after near-fatal 'swim in the abyss'
Jackson went from "feeling worthless" to gaining top university marks thanks to a life-changing program called Going Places.
Wall Street's almost 8pc drop triggers automatic halt in trading for first time in 23 years
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Stocks on Wall Street fall by nearly 8 per cent, triggering the first automatic halt in trading in over two decades and the worst drop since the global financial crisis, as coronavirus fears and a crash in oil prices send a shudder through financial markets.
Live: NSW Now: Sydney light rail leaves advocate for blind 'frightened and stranded'
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *Former disability discrimination commissioner Graeme Innes says he was put in a situation no passenger should be in while riding the Sydney light rail, and is considering lodging a formal complaint.
Bushfire survivors learn to nurture life's green shoots
Survivors of the horrific summer bushfires in NSW know their recovery will be long and painful — but for some the rebuilding process offers an opportunity to grow.
Rescued from a devastating bushfire, Ethel the echidna has now found a new home
A family-run volunteer rescue centre in the Adelaide Hills is working around the clock to help native animals get back on their feet after the devastating Cudlee Creek and Kangaroo Island bushfires.
Tropical cyclone may develop in Coral Sea this week but should remain off Queensland coast
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There is an "increasing chance" of a tropical cyclone forming in the Coral Sea off Queensland late this week, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
Anglican Church 'fobs off' child sex abuse victim, then offers payout in exchange for silence
Anglican Church officials wrongly told a woman who was sexually abused more than 60 years ago they had to hold off resolving her complaint, then offered a payout and an apology if she agreed to a gag clause.
My family's experience of coronavirus lockdown has given us something wonderful that I never saw coming
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Leaving the house is a struggle, socialising needs advance planning, children are home-schooling and we are all constantly vigilant about getting sick but there has been an unexpected gift, writes Lise Floris.
'Whatever they need': Federal Government promises states more help for bushfire recovery
Drought and Emergency Management Minister David Littleproud declares the states will get more support to speed up the slow delivery of financial help to bushfire-affected businesses.
Billie Jean King once asked 'where is everyone else?' The NRL's new advert presents evidence the sport is more inclusive
It was predictably branded as "politically correct". Yet rather than a legitimate beef with the promotional video, you wonder if the real objection was that it did not fit the needs of those yearning for the past, writes Richard Hinds.
Could a WIPL help India win the next Women's T20 World Cup?
India's women fell short of a maiden T20 World Cup title at the MCG, but a women's IPL competition could help lift them to the next level, writes Brittany Carter.
'It sends the wrong signal': Loan contract for NT's Local Jobs Fund given to interstate firm
The NT Chamber of Commerce deputy CEO says the Government's decision to hand a contract for its Local Jobs Fund to a Queensland firm "flies in the face" of its very purpose — creating local jobs.
PM warns economic impacts of coronavirus for Australia could top global financial crisis
Scott Morrison will say his Government has one goal in 2020 — "to protect the health, wellbeing and livelihoods of Australians" during the COVID-19 global health crisis — which he expects will have a significant economic impact on Australia.
Couple shocked after being denied bushfire assistance for earning above the $943 per couple weekly income threshold
A couple in regional New South Wales have been denied help under the state government's Disaster Relief Grants program because they each earned $300 above the income limit for assistance.
Former intelligence officer Witness J hands back war honours, slams former employer
A former intelligence officer who became a secret prisoner after a secret trial surrenders a medal he earned in the Middle East while fighting Islamic State, saying he has been badly let down by his old employer.
"This Is Only The Beginning..."
Only the beginning... "Black Monday... Part Two"
U.S. Intelligence Believes The Taliban Have No Intension To Abide By The Terms Of The Peace Deal
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, leader of the Taliban delegation, and Zalmay Khalilzad, U.S. envoy for peace in Afghanistan, shake hands after signing an agreement between members of Afghanistan's Taliban and the U.S. in Doha, Qatar, Feb. 29, 2020. *NBC News:* *U.S. has persuasive intel Taliban do not intend to abide by terms of peace deal, officials say* "They have no intention of abiding by their agreement," one official said. Trump said Friday, "Countries have to take care of themselves." WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has collected persuasive intelligence that the Taliban do no... more »
Biden And Black Voters
Ibram X. Kendi is the director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University. About 5 weeks ago *The Atlantic* published a piece he wrote about what he fears a conservative Democrat winning the nomination. He refers to the conservative wing-- incorrectly as just as the corporate media wants him to-- as moderates. His analysis is so good, it's a shame he doesn't understand the importance of not ceding that word-- moderate-- to the right. Anyway, he points out that these conservative Democrats who think they own the Democratic Party "are calling for a rematch... more »
Arctic 11th lowest max – Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 68 – 2020
Originally posted on sunshine hours: Arctic 11th lowest max. And it could go higher. 2020 was higher than even 2005, 2006 and 2007. Year Min Max dMax dMin Avg_Anomaly 12 2009 5.047 15.195 61 255 -0.70258723 11 2020 ----- 15.155 64 --- -0.67801220 10 2014 4.988 15.007 79 259 -0.84406121 9 2005 5.314 14.993 68…
Turkey asks NATO for additional help in Syria
Ankara has asked NATO for additional assistance to help shore up the border with Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced. “[We’ve asked for] additional NATO assistance on Syria – for the defence of the border with Syria, and in connection with the migration challenge,” Erdogan said, speaking to reporters on Monday alongside NATO […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi-backed forces launch big counter-offensive in northern Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:10 P.M.) – The Saudi-backed Islah forces and Yemeni Army launched a big counter-offensive in the Al-Jawf Governorate on Monday, as they attempt to reclaim the territories they lost over the last two weeks. According to pro-government media, the Islah forces and Yemeni Army managed to retake Al-Khanjar Camp in Al-Jawf after a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Over 200 Turkish-backed Syrian militants head to Libya
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – A large batch of Turkish-backed Syrian militants have reportedly departed Turkey for Libya, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on Monday. “Reliable source have informed SOHR that a new batch of “al-Mutassim Brigade” faction will be transferred to Libya by Turkey in the next few hours, as part […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army uncovers HTS leader’s headquarters in western Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:10 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army discovered the headquarters of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) in the western countryside of the Aleppo Governorate while combing through the recently captured areas. According to Syrian TV, the Syrian Army entered the jihadist compound after discovering a large network of tunnels in the town of Anajara, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US aircraft spotted near Russia’s Hmeimim Airbase in western Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – As many as two U.S. Air Force planes were spotted off the coast of western Syria this week, as they allegedly approached Russia’s Hmeimim Airbase along the eastern Mediterranean. According to the Interfax News Agency, a U.S. Air Force RC-135W aircraft was the plane that was spotted near the Hmeimim […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia to push Turkey to respect Syria’s sovereignty
The delegates are expected to come to the Turkish capital on Tuesday. Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said they will discuss joint patrols in Syria’s restive Idlib region, starting Sunday. A Russian military delegation will travel to Ankara this week to pressure Turkey into respecting Syria’s sovereignty, Col. Gen. Leonid Ivashov revealed on Monday. “The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria prepares to reopen Aleppo-Latakia Highway for first time since 2012
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:40 P.M.) – The Syrian Minister of Transport Ali Hammoud announced that the ministry has given directives to the Road Transport Corporation to start removing dirt berms via the M-4 Highway that connects Latakia and Aleppo via Saraqib, in preparation for its opening as soon as possible. Hammoud said in a speech published […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
2 US Service Members Killed In Iraq During Anti-IS Operation
Two U.S. soldiers were killed as they accompanied and advised Iraqi security forces on a raid of an ISIS stronghold, according to the Combined Joint Task Force, which commands Operation Inherent Resolve. A convoy of U.S. military vehicles is seen in the outskirts of Dohuk, Iraq *Daily Mail: **Two US soldiers are killed while they accompanied security forces during a raid of an ISIS stronghold in Iraq* * Two U.S. service members were killed as they accompanied and advised Iraqi security forces on a raid of an ISIS stronghold * The raid Sunday happened in the mountains of north-centra... more »
A Load of Rubbish
Originally posted on Waikanae Watch: Currently about 40% of our district’s rubbish bags is food scraps – the new food scraps bin means that this food waste will be turned into useful compost. —New Plymouth District Council (NPDC), September 2019 New Plymouth does much better than Kapiti By Roger Childs The NPDC co-ordinates the rubbish…
Understand Sustainable Development and How It Affects You – Agenda 21-2030
Originally posted on New Human New Earth Communities: Reorganization of humanity is the plan globally [Resource below] William F. Jasper, Senior Editor of The New American magazine interviews Tom DeWeese, author, speaker, and president of the American Policy Center, about United Nations schemes for regimenting American society through the UN’s Agenda 21 and Agenda 2030.…
The Thimerosal Deception – A Known Potent Neurotoxin In Vaccines
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HHS Secretary Alex Azar Discusses Latest Coronavirus Efforts….
As the U.S. stock market continues to collapse, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar appears on Fox News to discuss the latest developments in the Coronavirus effort.
A Bad Deal for Afghanistan
U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and the head of the Taliban, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, sign the Afghan peace agreement in Doha, Qatar on Feb. 29, 2020. The agreement that the United States and the Taliban signed on Feb. 29 is unlikely to achieve the U.S.’s single most important goal of its nearly 20-year effort in Afghanistan: to deny safe haven to al-Qaeda. President Trump or his successor should scrap the deal and increase military pressure until the Taliban publicly denounces al-Qaeda and agrees to verifiably sever links with the group. The United States and the Taliban... more »
World News Briefs -- March 9, 2020
*Reuters: **Wall Street pummeled by crude crash, virus spread* NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street tumbled on Monday and recession fears loomed large as plummeting oil prices and ongoing coronavirus worries sparked a panic-driven sell-off, sending investors fleeing risk for safety on the anniversary of the U.S. stock market’s longest-ever bull run. All three major U.S. stock averages opened sharply lower in a plunge so steep it triggered a trading halt due to safeguards put in place to avoid a repeat of 1987’s “Black Monday” crash. The Dow dropped a record 2,000 out of the starting ... more »
How to Respond to the National Emergency
Robert Reich - 9 hours ago
CEOs of the major Wall Street banks have been summoned to the White House to discuss the coronavirus... more »
New Safety Concerns Raised About the Quantities of Aluminum in Childhood Vaccines
A 2011 FDA study that looked at the safety of using aluminum in infant vaccines concluded that “episodic exposures to vaccines that contain aluminum adjuvant continue to be extremely low risk to infants and that the benefits of using vaccines containing aluminum adjuvant outweigh any theoretical concerns.” However, Physicians for Informed Consent recently took another look at the paper and found that a critical math error was made which negates the FDA’s conclusion. The post New Safety Concerns Raised About the Quantities of Aluminum in Childhood Vaccines appeared first on Childre... more »
Mexico – Snowfall forces road closures
Six municipalities of Chihuahua registered snowfall in the last hours, which motivated the closure of roads. With all of the bru-ha-ha about the coronavirus, I almost missed this one about six communities being whitewashed. 3 Mar 2020 – The State Civil Protection Coordination (CEPC) reported that the snow began to accumulate from 23:00 hours and ... Read more Mexico – Snowfall forces road closures The post Mexico – Snowfall forces road closures appeared first on Ice Age Now.
DeVosian Priorities and Public Service
There's nothing new to see here, but it's still worth noting what DeVos tells us about her priorities. From a recent interview with a conservative Christian podcast-- let me just set these side by side: *"I was fortunate enough to be born into a family that raised me to make my faith my own," she said. "I had exposure from my first memories to weekly church services."* *"I'm grateful to have had that foundation."* *"I'm for their parents to have the kind of opportunity to make the choices that I was able to make for my kids"* Note that DeVos is not waxing nostalgic for the days wh... more »
New measures to help GPs in coronavirus fight as top doctor warns of larger outbreaks
Australia's chief medical officer warns of the "very real possibility that larger-scale community outbreaks" are coming, in a letter to GPs outlining the Government's next steps to establish new clinics and help doctors.
'A huge disincentive' to stop spread of coronavirus as NSW workers' annual leave docked
The public sector is facing a major industrial relations headache amid the spread of coronavirus, with some NSW Government employees told quarantine periods will come out of their annual leave.
'A huge loss': Harry and Meghan join the Queen at abbey before waving goodbye
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex linked arms, smiled and waved at supporters as they arrived at the service — their last official engagement before they step down on March 31.
A guide to George Pell's final bid for freedom
George Pell's final attempt to clear his name is in the High Court this week — the decision could take a day, or it could take a month. Here's everything you need to know about what might happen next.
Territory Alliance seats in NT parliament now equal to CLP Opposition
Labor-turned-independent politician Jeff Collins says he is joining new political party Territory Alliance because they are not entrenched in ideology.
Coronavirus update: All of Italy put into lockdown
Just In - 9 hours ago
The Italian Prime Minister announces the whole country is going into lockdown, while the Department of Foreign Affairs says Australians planning to take cruise ship holidays should think again.
Sexual harassment, unfair funding and virus disruption are hot topics as Q+A tackles education
Just In - 9 hours ago
Are boys being prepared for real life after year 12? Definitely not, according to Q+A panellist and student Vy Tran, who called out a "culture of toxic masculinity" in Australia's classrooms.
Big Green, Inc: The Kresge Foundation and the Allure of Activism
The myriad policies and initiatives put forth under the banner of climate change mitigation can sometimes overwhelm the mind. But… The post Big Green, Inc: The Kresge Foundation and the Allure of Activism appeared first on IER.
Gazan Girl Fighting Cancer Died After Israel Denied Her Parents’ Visit. She Won’t Be the Last
Miral, the 10-year-old Gazan cancer patient whose parents weren’t allowed to be with her in a Nablus hospital, died last weekend. Now Israel is keeping another young Palestinian, who has leukemia, from receiving vital treatment. The post Gazan Girl Fighting Cancer Died After Israel Denied Her Parents’ Visit. She Won’t Be the Last appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Snoop Dogg Just Invested in Vegan Pork Rinds
Another plant-based snack company is cashing in on making munchies that resemble items typically made from animal products. Outstanding Foods just announced that that it has partnered with Snoop Dogg to make PigOut Pigless Pork Rinds. The company said that Snoop’s investment will help pave the way for the future of plant-based snacks. Bill Glaser, […] The post Snoop Dogg Just Invested in Vegan Pork Rinds appeared first on Health Nut News.
Only the Fed can do major “fiscal policy”
Some people argue that monetary policy is actually fiscal policy, as monetary actions have implications for the federal budget. Printing money creates seignorage, and buying assets (even Treasury bonds) exposes the central bank to the risk of a decline in asset prices. That reminds me of when people tell me “everything’s political”. Well, thanks for […] The post Only the Fed can do major “fiscal policy” appeared first on Econlib .
Texas Lieutenant Governor Challenges “Beto” To Take His AR-15
[image: texas-lieutenant-governor-challenges-beto-to-take-his-ar-15] After Joe Biden named “Beto” O’Rourke as “the one who leads” his gun-control campaign, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick challenged Beto to come to his house and take his AR-15.
OPEC Cartel Failure Drops Oil Prices, Rattles Markets
[image: opec-cartel-failure-drops-oil-prices-rattles-markets] The ending of the OPEC cartel's meeting in acrimony heralds a new day. Lower energy prices are an unalloyed benefit to consumers across the globe.
Shangani Patrol - the movie
Last Saturday I put up a snippet from Frederick Russell Burnham's book, "Scouting on Two Continents". The excerpt concerned the famous Shangani Patrol, that was wiped out in a legendary "last stand" fight against the Matabele tribe in 1893. In colonial Rhodesia the incident was regarded in the same light as the last stand at the Alamo in Texas, or that of the three hundred Spartans at Thermopylae. In 1970 a feature film was made on location about the incident, called simply "Shangani Patrol". I remember it as being a bit too unquestioningly patriotic for my taste (given that ... more »
TRUMP: FLATTERY KILLS GERMS
This report from *Vanity Fair*'s Gabriel Sherman doesn't strike me as paradoxical at all: As Trump pushes a nothing-to-see-here message in public, sources said he’s privately terrified about getting the [Covid-19] virus. “Donald is a famous germaphobe. He hates it if someone is eating nachos and dips a chip back in after taking a bite. He calls them ‘double dippers,’” a prominent Republican said. Former Trump aide Sam Nunberg recalled Trump’s response to the last major outbreak in 2014. “When I worked for Trump, he was obsessed with Ebola,” Nunberg told me. (One Mar-a-Lago guest dis... more »
Astronomers Detect Largest Explosion in the History of the Universe Since the Big Bang Itself
*Aaron Kesel* - "We don’t know why it’s so big."
SXSW 2020 Has Been Canceled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
*Naomi Andu* - The festival attracts over 400,000 attendees from all over the world and generates hundreds of millions of dollars.
Stony Corals Seem to Be Preparing for a Mass Extinction, Scientists Report
*Jordan Davidson* - Stony corals provide habitat for an eye-popping one-fourth of the ocean's species, which is why their recent behavior has scientists concerned.
How the Method of Birth Can Influence Lifelong Health
*Dr. Mercola* - The groundwork for your gut microbiome is laid out at the time of birth.
Sepsis, Chronic Ventilation Usage, Blood Clotting: Risk Factors For Coronavirus Death Identified
A new paper has identified the risk factors for death from COVID-19, also called coronavirus and Wuhan flu, and they are much like any other flu; being older and having pre-existing conditions are the biggest concerns. The results are observational from 191 patients and only from two hospitals in Wuhan, China, so caution is warranted when interpreting them even more than with other epidemiological correlation, but along with age showing signs of sepsis, chronic respiratory illness, and having blood clotting issues when admitted to hospital are unsurprisingly the key risk factors as... more »
164? 9,000? How Many Really Have The Coronavirus? How Does That Translate To Illness?
There could be a lot more coronavirus than the 164 instances CDC lists, even up to 9,000 in the U.S., but even that would not be reason for alarm. read more
Former science advisor Dr. Will Happer: Trump wants prime-time climate science challenge
President Trump wants a climate science review where he might take center stage as host in front of a prime-time television audience, a former adviser said yesterday. Trump is also interested in bringing back a hostile review of climate science if he wins reelection, but he’s concerned that it would affect him in the general … Continue reading "Former science advisor Dr. Will Happer: Trump wants prime-time climate science challenge"
Law Professor documents the history of Democrats threatening the Supreme Court
The #FakeNews media has already deep sixed Democrat Charles Schumer threatening Kavanaugh and Gorsuch if they didn't vote the way he wanted them to. But Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University has documented a number of other instances where Democrats threatened, not criticized, the Court. Before diving into that list it's important to note that no one is castigating Democrats for saying that they think that this or that Judge incorrectly interpreted the law; that's their right as Americans. That's why Chief Justice Roberts didn't respond to Trump's... more »
No, Joe Biden Didn’t Bury a Dog on Stage at a Campaign Rally
Purveyors of misinformation often present ruses as if they originated from credible outlets.
2:00PM Water Cooler 3/9/2020
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Politics “But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?” –James Madison, Federalist 51 “They had one weapon left and both knew it: treachery.” –Frank Herbert, Dune “They had learned nothing, and forgotten nothing.” –Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord Key dates coming fast now, so I […]
"Only In Such Times..."
"The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers." - M. Scott Peck
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