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STF Empowers States to Regulate Covid-19 Measures, Rejecting Bolsonaro Power Play
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In an online plenary session yesterday afternoon and evening, Brazil's Federal Supreme Court (STF) reiterated the power of governors and mayors to determine restrictive measures during the coronavirus pandemic. The ruling also establishes that states and municipalities may determine which activities will be suspended, and which services will not be […] The post STF Empowers States to Regulate Covid-19 Measures, Rejecting Bolsonaro Power Play appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Records 204 Covid-19 Deaths in 24 Hours (April 15th), 1,736 Deaths Total
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil has recorded 204 new deaths from the novel coronavirus disease in the past 24 hours, according to data from the Ministry of Health released on Wednesday, April 15th. There have been 1,736 deaths by Covid-19 in the country so far. The number of new deaths recorded is the same […] The post Brazil Records 204 Covid-19 Deaths in 24 Hours (April 15th), 1,736 Deaths Total appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Announces Drug 94% Effective to Fight Covid-19 in Vitro, Will Begin Human Tests.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian scientists will be testing a drug in 500 patients, with virtually no side effects, 94 percent effective in cells infected with the new coronavirus, with a result in no more than one month. The news was released on Wednesday, April 15th, by the Minister of Science, Technology, Innovation, and […] The post Brazil Announces Drug 94% Effective to Fight Covid-19 in Vitro, Will Begin Human Tests. appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Faces High ICU Occupancy Rate, Will Increase Testing
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - The state of São Paulo, the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in Brazil, plans to clear the backlog of tests for the disease by April 24th. The announcement was made by Governor João Doria at a press conference on Wednesday, April 15th, and detailed throughout the day by the State Health […] The post São Paulo Faces High ICU Occupancy Rate, Will Increase Testing appeared first on The Rio Times.
Health Minister Mandetta Did Not Accept Secretary’s Resignation Letter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Minister of Health, Luiz Henrique Mandetta, said on Wednesday afternoon, April 15th, that he and the secretaries who assist him joined the Ministry together and will leave it together. Mandetta made this statement during a press conference with the Ministry's executive secretary, João Gabbardo, and the Health Surveillance Secretary, […] The post Health Minister Mandetta Did Not Accept Secretary’s Resignation Letter appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Gross Debt to Reach 98.2 Percent of GDP with Pandemic, Says IMF
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The coronavirus pandemic will lead to a fiscal deterioration in countries worldwide and a dramatic increase in their public debt. According to an IMF (International Monetary Fund) report released on Wednesday, April 15th, Brazil's gross debt is expected to increase by almost ten percentage points in 2020 and reach 98.2 […] The post Brazil’s Gross Debt to Reach 98.2 Percent of GDP with Pandemic, Says IMF appeared first on The Rio Times.
Venezuela Relies on Organized Communities to Tackle Coronavirus
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In Venezuela, a general curfew has been in place since March 17th due to the spread of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Stores are closed with the exception of grocery stores, drugstores, and pharmacies. To mitigate the social consequences of quarantine, the government has suspended commercial and residential rents, decreed special […] The post Venezuela Relies on Organized Communities to Tackle Coronavirus appeared first on The Rio Times.
Seventy-six Percent of Brazilians Oppose Health Minister’s Dismissal
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The public clash that President Jair Bolsonaro and Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta have been engaged in for weeks on how to tackle the coronavirus crisis has a clear favorite among Brazilians. This is reflected in the latest 'Atlas Politico' survey, released at a time when, once again, Mandetta's portfolio […] The post Seventy-six Percent of Brazilians Oppose Health Minister’s Dismissal appeared first on The Rio Times.
Covid-19: Brazil Reports More Cured Patients Than Infections
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Data from the Ministry of Health released on Tuesday, April 14th, show that the total number of people who have recovered from coronavirus infection exceeds the number of patients hospitalized or waiting for their test results. There are today 9,704 Covid-19 patients officially recorded by the government, while the total […] The post Covid-19: Brazil Reports More Cured Patients Than Infections appeared first on The Rio Times.
Traffic Tickets in Rio de Janeiro to be Parceled out in 12 Installments
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Traffic Department of Rio de Janeiro, (DETRAN), announced on Wednesday, April 15th, that drivers will be able to parcel out traffic fines on their credit cards, in up to 12 installments. The measure also includes other debts incurred by vehicles, such as the compulsory DPVAT (Personal Injuries Caused by […] The post Traffic Tickets in Rio de Janeiro to be Parceled out in 12 Installments appeared first on The Rio Times.
Satellite service for every cellphone?
Strategy Page reports on an interesting new technology soon to be available for standard cellphones. In a major technological breakthrough an American firm, Lynk Global, conducted several demonstrations in February, before numerous industry experts, in which one of the three new Lynk LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites successfully enabled an ordinary cellphone in the U.S. to send text messages via that satellite 500 kilometers away to other another cellphone in the Falkland Islands (in the South Atlantic). Standard earth-based cell towers have a maximum range of 35 kilometers and th... more »
Huge Voter Enthusiasm To Rid America Of The Plague-- The Trump Plague
*"Die For Me" by Nancy Ohanian* A wide consensus is forming that the two worst governors in America are Trump patsies Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and Kristi Noem (R-SD). "Gov. Kristi Noem reiterated Tuesday that she won't be ordering South Dakota residents to stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic, as another 121 confirmed cases were reported in the state. The majority of South Dakota's 988 total cases-- 768-- are in Minnehaha County, which includes the Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in Sioux Falls, the site of one of the largest known clusters of COVID-19 cases in the country." [S... more »
British Government Plays With Fire Over COVID-19: Enter Prof Pollard
by John Stone Next week Over Vaccine Group begin human testing for a COVID-19 vaccine with a with a view to marketing by the autumn. The speed of the process may be accelerated by the fact that Professor Pollard who... more »
Did Fauci's NIAID Grant To Wuhan Lab Violate President Obama's Funding Halt
Animal crackers in my soup... Thank you to Robert Kennedy Jr for his tireless digging into the corruption across the government, including the global Coronavirus shut-down. From the CHD website: Sign up for free news and updates from Robert F.... more »
Overcoming the Systemic Threat to Peace and Prosperity: Geopolitics and Neoliberalism
Overcoming the Systemic Threat to Peace and Prosperity: Geopolitics and Neoliberalism Video of Overcoming the Systemic Threat to Peace and Prosperity: Geopolitics and Neoliberalism Anti-China hysteria is a creation of geo-politicians, the same people who framed Russia as the biggest enemy of the United States, another lie. What is the real threat to our security and freedom? It's not China. President Trump understands that, why don't you? Every weekday morning Harley will brief you on what you need to know to start your day. If you haven't already, sign up for Harley's weekly ar... more »
The Russian Army Just Received Its First New T-90M Proryv Tanks
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * The final tests of the T-90M MBT were carried out this past February. The Russian news agency TASS reported that the Russian military has taken delivery of the first batch of the upgraded T-90M "Proryv" (Breakthrough) main battle tanks (MBT). The tanks, which have a highly automated fire control system and a Kord 12.7mm heavy machine gun that can be operated remotely, were delivered to the 2nd Guards Motor Rifle "Tamanskaya" Division – more commonly known as the Taman Motorized Rifle Division – one of the elite Guards armored divisions of the Russian Gr... more »
U.S. Army Begins Receiving New Squad-Designated Marksman Rifles
*Peter Suciu* *Technology, Americas* The new H&K M110A1 is entering service to replace the Enhanced Battle Rifle 14, a modernized M14 that has been used by infantry squads in Afghanistan and Iraq. This week the United States Army announced that combat units have begun to receive the first of thousands of the new Heckler & Koch Defense Inc.'s M110A1 Squad Designated Marksman Rifles (SDMR). While the exact number of new SDMRs was not noted, the shipment was the first of many that will eventually total between 5,000 and 6,000 complete weapon systems. The M110A1 SDMR is a variant of... more »
Russia's Kalashnikov AK-12 Assault Rifles Delivered Ahead of Schedule
*Peter Suciu* *Technology, Europe* The heart of the new AK-12 is practically unchanged from the first AKs that rolled off the production line in the 1940s. The latest AK-12 assault rifles have been delivered to Russia's Defense Ministry ahead of schedule reported TASS, the Russian News Agency. The Kalashnikov Group completed the 2020 deliveries of the weapon, which was adopted by the Russian Army in 2018 following a recommendation of the Ministry of Defense. "We have completed the fulfillment of the 2020 defense procurement plan for the AK-12 assault rifle in record time," said ... more »
COVID-19: Why Big Government is the Disease, Not the Cure
*John Fuller* | Our problems begin with the the belief that government can fix anything, including their mortality.
Assessment of the possible radiological impacts caused by wildfires around the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, Ukraine
The Watchers » Latest articles - 16 hours ago
On April 15, 2020, French national public expert in nuclear and radiological risks -- Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety (IRSN) -- issued a new information report which provides an assessment of the possible radiological impacts for the...... Read more »
We need to re-open soon to save the country, guest blogger Glenn K. Beaton
"My generation had it easy compared to our parents and grandparents. After a lifetime of comfort, it’s not too much to ask me and my old friends to avoid crowds. To wash our hands frequently. To use hand sanitizer. If against all odds, I still get the virus, I’ll deal with it. If against even greater odds, I die from it, I’ll deal with that too. The one thing I cannot deal with is destroying the country I love, the world I cherish and the opportunity for the next generation to similarly love and cherish. So re-open our country soon. Re-open your lives. Re-open the world. A hunker... more »
There are many ways to die from Covid19—listen to the other experts
By listening only to the "experts" in certain fields of health, the President and Governors--like DeWine of Ohio--are not listening to experts in other fields that do count the health costs for those with early or obvious signs of other health problems that need attention and can't get care, the health costs to the mentally fragile and poor, the health costs of shortages, the health costs of careers interrupted that might have solved future problems, the health costs of shifting billions of tax dollars to every department in government itself rather than basic needs of workers. Th... more »
A call for plasma
Today I read "that Ohio State researchers and clinicians have found a way to take plasma from someone who has recovered from COVID-19 and deliver it to patients who are currently battling the virus to aid in their treatment and recovery." Hey, that's great news. But in that e-mail people who'd had Covid19 and been symptom free for 28 days were urged to donate plasma. Huh? Don't we have a billion dollars worth of EMR in Ohio and the other 49 plus DC and territories so some researcher can data mine our health records even if our MD has to call for it? Doesn't Dr. Brix always say, "th... more »
Musical Interlude: Michel Pépé & Logos, "Horizons Éternels"
Michel Pépé & Logos, "Horizons Éternels"
“I Know How to Live… I Don’t Know How to Die”
*“I Know How to Live… I Don’t Know How to Die”* by Bill Bonner “I’ve never done this before…” The woman on the bed was almost a skeleton. The flesh had already gone from her. What was left was an 86-year-old empty tube – shriveled, bent, used up. “I know how to live,” she said. “I don’t know how to die. I don’t know what I’m supposed to think or what I’m supposed to do.” “Don’t worry about it,” we advised. “It’ll come naturally. Do you need anything?” “Need anything? I need nothing at all. Absolutely nothing. I’m dying. And I have everything I need to do it.” “How about some more ... more »
"I Want Better..."
"People ask me to predict the future, when all I want to do is prevent it. Better yet, build it. Predicting the future is much too easy, anyway. You look at the people around you, the street you stand on, the visible air you breathe, and predict more of the same. To hell with more. I want better." - Ray Bradbury
South Korean Government's response to coronavirus pandemic credited with helping win absolute majority in election
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South Korea's Government has been lauded for its efforts to battle coronavirus, and now its citizens reward the ruling party with an absolute majority in the parliamentary elections.
Government gives millions to Virgin and Qantas for domestic flights
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Virgin will operate a minimal domestic schedule from Friday until June 7, with the airline saying it is responding to a request from the Federal Government to get planes back in the air.
Discarded mobile phone at crime scene leads police to alleged sex attacker, court hears
The man's lawyer argues officers "made an assumption" that the phone belonged to him, saying phones pass from person to person among people from an impoverished background.
'I will not do a Trump': Chief Minister cancels Territory Day, defies calls to relax restrictions
The Northern Territory's annual firework celebrations are put on ice due to coronavirus uncertainty as the Chief Minister flags the end of the month as the time to look at potentially winding back COVID-19 restrictions.
'Crying uncontrollably': Parents demand justice over son's killing by woman he met on dating app
Lawyers for a Melbourne woman with "severe" mental health problems who choked and ultimately killed a man with the cord of a sex toy say she should be jailed for four years in youth detention.
How effective is Public Health messaging?
Are you staying out of parks as a result of fines and Public Health directives to slow down the spread of COVID-19? Are you wearing a mask to the grocery store? How often are you washing your hands? Are you more worried about getting sick yourself or unknowingly infecting someone you love? Answers to these […]
Lockdown Rebelliousness: Denying that Coronavirus Is in Charge
The supposed irresistable force of the economy is losing out to the immovable object of the coronavirus.
Incredible North America Snow Extent — Grand Solar Minimum
Snow Cover Extent simply isn't budging, even as the month of May fast approaches. Welcome, AGW alarmists, to the real climate emergency; the next Grand Solar Minimum. Prepare. The post Incredible North America Snow Extent — Grand Solar Minimum appeared first on Electroverse.
Taleb: The Only Man Who Has A Clue
A recap of what Taleb and his fellow complex systems analysts have been saying about coronavirus. Not pretty.
Flashback 2019: Earth is Approaching the Same “Meteor Swarm” That May Have Caused an Entire Forest to Explode in 1908
Flashback 2019: Earth is Approaching the Same “Meteor Swarm” That May Have Caused an Entire Forest to Explode in 1908 by CAITLIN O’KANE, 12 June 2019, https://www.cbsnews.com/ A swarm of meteors heading toward Earth could have the potential to cause a catastrophic impact, a new study from Western Ontario University says. The so-called Taurid swarm …
Fake solidarity by NATO
Submitted by The Baltic Word… On the 16th anniversary of the country’s accession to NATO, Lithuanian Minister of Defense Raimundas Karoblis came up with a well-known myth: our state is an equal member of the alliance. “We are stronger than ever before and we are grateful to the Allies for their efforts in strengthening the […] More The post Fake solidarity by NATO appeared first on The Duran.
The New Fault Lines in a Post-Globalized World
Coronavirus is smashing up the economic and political order. What sort of world comes next?
Rapid spread of coronavirus on Navajo Nation brings total to 921 cases and 38 deaths
Now on Navajo Nation: 83 new cases of COVID-19 and five more deaths reported, with weekend 57-hour curfews to continue through AprilNavajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron LizerCensored NewsWINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 921 for the Navajo Nation as of Wednesday – an increase of 83 positive cases since Tuesday, according to
Dollar Soars to R$5.24 and Closes at its Highest in Nine Days
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday, April 15th, the currency closed at R$5.242, up R$0.052 (+1 percent). This was its highest since April 6th, when the quotation had closed at R$5.292. The price operated up throughout the session. At the high of the day, around 12 noon, the currency pulled in at R$5.26. The […] The post Dollar Soars to R$5.24 and Closes at its Highest in Nine Days appeared first on The Rio Times.
How top Labour officials plotted to bring down Jeremy Corbyn
For the first time, extensive internal correspondence between senior party officials has been revealed, proving a years-long plot to destroy Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour leader who recently stepped down.
Life vs Profit: the real ‘war’ in times of coronavirus
The State needs people to be alive to construct the mythical social contract with them. But Capital is the actual deep state.
The Bloody Cutlass (part 3)
The Bloody Cutlass (3) ©Larry B. Lambert 2020 As Chapter One continues, William (Bill) Teach, a boy of five, destined to be the feared Black Beard, sails as ship’s boy on the cutter, Dolphin. We join then as they leave Bristol harbor with a cargo of tincture of opium, bound for the New World. _________________________ […] The post The Bloody Cutlass (part 3) appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Lead A Simple Life ‒ The Wisdom Of Ritu Ghatourney
*This might very well be good advice and be something we will all need to do in the years ahead viewing current world events.* *Mike * *Note: *Ritu Ghatourey is an Indian author, who is well known for her quotes
Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits north of Honduras
The Watchers » Latest articles - 18 hours ago
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit north of Honduras at 08:04 UTC (02:04 LT) on April 16, 2020. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. The epicenter was located 55.5 km...... Read more »
An Angel Attended the Resurrection of Jesus
This aspect has not been well understood in the past and this item tackles it in terms of an intervention which it off course was. Most important is that spear trust caused jesus to bleed out. He was certainly dead. However a quick intervention was possible in which his body was quickly placed out of sight in his tomb allowing immediate resurrection work. This obviously demanded immediate fluid replacement but also a lot of cellular repair. All this is technology still beyond us but not now implausible. It is possible that a bleed out will initially hibernate all cells, al... more »
Strange Triangle Conducts Attacks on Taliban
Read and understand. This is the USA Space Force showing its hand, as happened in 1990 during the first Gulf War. Let me explain something. Not only did all the munitions explode, but all exposed individuals died as well by been literally incinerated. This was done in broad daylight so anyone else could report back what happened. Recall 100,000 iraqi soldiers did not make it home and we had zero reports of their deaths. These birds toasted them all in the first hour in their forward trenches. In this instance they came in surprisingly low and that had to be to ensure no dou... more »
China-Africa Relations Face An ‘Unprecedented Rupture’
[image: africa 2] Recall that China has its own version of the master race fairy tale to indoctrinate school children with. It was difficult to maintain with the West kicking in the front door while running roughshod all over the world. It was all there though and it meant doubling down on anti Black. So yes, this marriage was due for some rocky moments. In the meantime we have rumbles of a second wave of infections of cov 12. China is testing out restarting their economy. We need to watch in order to know the next step. *China-Africa Relations Face An ‘Unprecedented Ruptu... more »
What Dr. Fauci has coming
Ah yes. Fauci appears to be one of those interesting animals known as the Washington expert. He has advised several presidents. How do you get this gig? I have not attempted to secure his CV but then he is certainly the medical PR man, so why bother? He also appears to have all the wrong freinds. i suspect he is one more place holder to sing his song. Remember John Boulton. In the meantime the administration is signalling the implimentation of an econmic restart. Inasmuch we may have real cures to hand now and a significant death rate can be avoided after we deduct all t... more »
Staff, volunteers pay for zoo animals' food as coronavirus cripples wildlife parks, sanctuaries
Wildlife sanctuaries, zoos and animal hospitals are being crippled by the coronavirus, with the ban on gatherings robbing them of the funds needed to feed the animals and retain staff.
Here's what Scott Morrison said after the National Cabinet meeting
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy gave an update after today's National Cabinet meeting. This is what they said.
The next four weeks will shape how and when Australia's coronavirus restrictions will be lifted
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison acknowledges strict rules around gatherings and social distancing are testing Australians' patience, so he has outlined three things authorities need to see before restrictions can lift.
Retirement dreams ruined and finances 'stuffed' as PFAS water contamination class action launched
Gary and Karen Breadsell were devastated when the Department of Defence gave them bottled water to drink while it investigated whether it had contaminated their water supply. Now they are about to have their day in court.
Shipping company owner unlikely ever to face charges over 59 cattle deaths
An animal cruelty case against Tasmanian shipping identity Les Dick, who has cancer, is adjourned after he agrees not to be involved in livestock transport for five years.
'We were left in the dark': Global anger as coronavirus cases on Ruby Princess rise
International anger builds over the Ruby Princess fiasco, with the first death recorded outside Australia and the number of global cases linked to the stricken cruise rising to at least 35.
'Significant risk' that nuclear waste dump law breaches human rights, committee finds
The cross-party group says the Federal Government's decision to press ahead with a bill to build the facility risks infringing on traditional owners' rights to culture and self-determination.
Beer outside pub costs mayor $1,652 for breaching non-essential activity rule
A mayor in south-west Victoria is fined $1,652 for breaching coronavirus restrictions, after he was photographed having a beer with two men outside a pub.
'I feel quite good': 94-year-old makes full recovery from coronavirus
Despite being in the highest-risk category after contracting coronavirus, Maureen Appleby is fighting fit again after successfully beating the virus.
More than 600,000 face masks withdrawn from SA hospitals over coronavirus concern
Hundreds of thousands of face masks are withdrawn from South Australia's hospitals over fears they do not fully protect against "fluid strikes" and could put staff at risk of catching coronavirus.
WA's unemployment hasn't risen as predicted — but the numbers aren't showing the real pain
Tens of thousands of people in Western Australia have lost their jobs during coronavirus shut downs, but they aren't reflected in the latest unemployment data — at least not yet.
'It is a bit like detective work': Meet the contact tracers fighting coronavirus in Australia
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Contact tracers are rarely in the spotlight but their role has become vital in slowing the coronavirus pandemic in Australia
The coronavirus pandemic hasn't yet crushed Canberra's jobs market, but most expect it to
The number of Canberrans with a job actually increased last month, but a large number of full-time jobs disappeared and were replaced by part-time work.
Worried your boss might skim your JobKeeper payment? The government says dob them in
Businesses enrolled in the government's JobKeeper scheme who do not pass on the full $1500 payment to employees can expect to feel the full weight of the law, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.
WA schools' term two details to be revealed as Government plans post-coronavirus recovery
The plan for term two schooling in Western Australia will be unveiled tomorrow, with the WA Government saying it will take a "careful, considered and cautious" approach as it begins to map out the long road back to pre-coronavirus normalcy.
Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, SDGs are Even More Relevant Today Than Ever Before
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 16 (IPS) - Our world today is dealing with a crisis of monumental proportions. The vicious, novel coronavirus is wreaking havoc across the globe, destroying lives and ruining livelihoods. Read the full story, “Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, SDGs are Even More Relevant Today Than Ever Before”, on globalissues.org →
China may be conducting underground tests with nuclear weapons: US
Beijing may have secretly conducted low-level underground nuclear tests despite its pledge to stick to an international agreement banning such explosions, The Wall Street Journal cited a yet-to-be-published State Department report as saying. Although the document did not provide any hard evidence, it referred to an array of activities that the report claimed raise fears […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian jet intercepts US military aircraft near Syrian coastline
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – A Russian warplane intercepted a U.S. military aircraft that was flying towards the Syrian coastline on Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Defense reported. The U.S. Department of Defense accused Russia of dangerous maneuvers with its Su-35 jet, while their aircraft was trying to approach the Syrian coast for its next […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran’s IRGC forces swarm US warship in Persian Gulf: video
The US Navy has claimed that nearly a dozen Iranian vessels conducted “dangerous and harassing approaches” of several US ships that were engaged in exercises in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday. According to a statement from US Naval Forces Central Command in Bahrain, 11 vessels from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) harassed several US […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-04-14
This is a summary of 16 AMN articles on the following subjects: Homs, ISIS, Syria, Coronavirus, US, Iraq, Iran, Benghazi, Libya, Turkey, North_Korea, Euphrates, Russia, Idlib, Kirkuk, Tripoli, Israel, Lebanon. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, World-News, Iraq, Iran, North-Africa, Turkey, Lebanon, Middleeast Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump Threatens to Shut Down Congress Because They Haven’t Approved Some Of His Appointees
“I have very strong power,” Trump declared Wednesday, referencing language in the second article of the U.S. Constitution that allows … Continue reading →
Trump International Broadcasting Nominee Could Face Scrutiny Over Financial Dealings
“Trump is threatening to adjourn Congress because lawmakers have not approved his candidates for senior posts in his administration, including … Continue reading →
Virginia raises energy costs – tomorrow
Politicians in the Commonwealth of Virginia are the latest example of promising “carbon free,” renewable energy and “green jobs” decades from now, while they begin the disassembling of the fossil fuel industry and its related jobs. The post Virginia raises energy costs – tomorrow appeared first on CFACT.
How Do New Viruses Emerge?
*Naomi Forrester-Soto* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] Every virus has a unique origin in terms of its timing and mechanism, but there are some general facts that are true for all species of emerging virus. The recent emergence of the novel coronavirus behind the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a spotlight on the risks that animals can pose to humans as the source of new viruses. The virus in question, known as SARS-CoV-2, has been linked to a “wet market” for wild animal trade in Wuhan, China, although it’s by no means certain this was the source of the human version of the... more »
How Are Community Fisheries Dealing With the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Philip A Loring, Emily De Sousa, Hannah L. Harrison, Joshua Stoll at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Philip A Loring, Emily De Sousa, Hannah L. Harrison, Joshua Stoll* *Economics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Community-supported fisheries may be the ones most ready to weather this difficult time. COVID-19 is having a significant impact on North America’s seafood economy, which is more globalized than it has ever been. Fishers, however, are scrambling to respond, adapt and share lessons with each other. Community-supported fisheries may be the ones most ready to weather this difficult time. Major commercial fisheries, including the iconic Maine lobster fisheries, have ground to a... more »
It's Only A Matter Of Time Before The Next India-Pakistan Nuclear Crisis
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* And the next one could lead to war. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *To avoid further nuclear showdowns, Pakistan must cease sponsoring and hosting terrorist groups in stark violation of international norms. And India must create conditions for governance in Kashmir that enjoys genuine local legitimacy for both Kashmiri Muslims and Hindus. “Tit-for-tat.” The expression evokes the petty aggressions of a long-running feud. It also describes how two states home to one-fifth of the planet’s population edged closer to nuclear war in the space o... more »
What Happens to the WHO After the US Cuts Funding?
*Adam Kamradt-Scott* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] Here's a primer on the whole situation. US President Donald Trump has announced the US is cutting its funding to the World Health Organisation (WHO) – a decision that will have major implications for the global health response to the coronavirus pandemic. The US contributes more than US$400 million to the WHO per year, though it is already US$200 million in arrears. It is the organisation’s largest donor and gives about 10 times what China does per year. Trump has accused the organisation of mishandling and covering... more »
Why Britain's Tempest, And Not The F-35, Is The Future Of Air Combat
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* Drone swarms, lasers, and more. With a flourish of a silk curtain at the Farnborough Air Show on July 16, British defense secretary Gavin Williamson unveiled a full-scale model of the Tempest, the UK’s concept for a domestically built twin-engine stealth fighter to enter service in the 2030s. The Tempest will supposedly boast a laundry list of sixth-generation technologies such as being optionally-manned, mounting hypersonic or directed energy weapons, and capability to deploy and control drone swarms. However, it may also represent a Brexit... more »
Why Is the Coronavirus Curve So Hard To Predict?
*Lester Caudill* *Security, Americas* [image: Medical staff, wearing protective suits and face masks, work in an intensive care unit for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients at the Franco-Britannique hospital in Levallois-Perret near Paris as the spread of the coronavirus disease continues in Fran] The evidence is hard to get. *Editor’s note: The question everyone in the world wants answered is how far the new coronavirus will spread and when the pandemic will begin to ebb. To know that, epidemiologists, public health authorities and policymakers rely on models.* *Models are ... more »
Collaboration: How Mercedes F1 and Academics Quickly Produced Life-Saving Breathing Aids
*Clare Elwell* *Public Health, Europe* [image: Reuters] The astonishing pace of this project has been made possible by an alignment of established academic, industrial and clinical collaborations, working under the umbrella of UCL’s Institute of Healthcare Engineering. With the coronavirus pandemic spreading to nearly every country in the world, the number of hospital patients needing respiratory support is becoming unprecedented. It’s not easy for manufacturers to quickly make huge numbers of extra ventilators so there is likely to be an imbalance in supply and demand for the n... more »
Why Strict Policing During Lockdown Won't Work in Countries With High Levels of Inequality
*Karl Roberts, Alex Broadbent, Benjamin T H Smart* *Public Health, Africa* [image: Reuters] Social distancing can be impossible because of overcrowding and poor sanitation. Many African countries have imposed lockdown measures stricter than countries in Europe and Asia in a bid to contain the spread of the new coronavirus. But, due to the significant variation in living conditions on the continent, implementing these measures is likely to be more difficult in some places than others. This presents a significant challenge for the police. Should they rigidly enforce social distanc... more »
Does Age Correspond With Altruism?
*Ulrich Mayr* *Society, World* Here's what one psychologist says. Looking for something to binge-watch while you’re hunkering down at home? Consider checking out the popular TV show “The Good Place.” Over four recently concluded seasons, the series follows the adventures and mishaps of four utterly self-centered characters on their quest to become decent and selfless human beings. The deeper question this philosophy-laced comedy raises is: Can people be truly selfless? The technical term for this behavior is altruism – the willingness to help others, even at a cost to your own ... more »
How to Reduce the Risks Of Drug Use During the Coronavirus Pandemic
*Nicole Lee, Jarryd Bartle* *Public Health, Oceania* [image: Reuters] In stressful times, drug use tends to increase. Therefore, reducing the risks of drug use is important. People who use illicit drugs, whether they are dependent or use them occasionally, are potentially at increased risk of harm during the coronavirus pandemic. The coronavirus is too new to know the exact interaction with illicit drugs. There has been no peer reviewed research yet, and we don’t know how many people who have contracted the virus also use drugs. However, we can estimate some of the possible imp... more »
Why The Navy And Coast Guard Want A Robotic Fleet
*David Axe* *Security, * Robotic warships are coming. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* The Navy is getting serious about developing unmanned warships. The fleet has done "a lot of work ... over the last six or seven months" preparing to formalize programs for large, remotely-operated vessels, Rear Adm. William Galinis, the Navy's executive for surface ships, *told* the Surface Navy Association on Jan. 17, 2019. The U.S. Navy needs new patrol boats. At the same time, the sailing branch is beginning the process of acquiring a new fleet of robotic warships. Why not combine the e... more »
We Might Have a Way To Build a Rapid Coronavirus Vaccine
*Alan Rudolph, Raymond P. Goodrich* *Politics, Americas* [image: Medical staff, wearing protective suits and face masks, work in an intensive care unit for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients at the Franco-Britannique hospital in Levallois-Perret near Paris as the spread of the coronavirus disease continues in Fran] It's based on an existing platform. We are both biotechnology researchers and are currently seeking to repurpose an existing medical manufacturing platform to quickly develop a vaccine candidate for COVID-19. This process is used for the treatment of blood produc... more »
The World Health Organization Messed Up—But Don't Defund Them
*Brett D. Schaefer* *Politics, Americas* [image: Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attends a news conference on the situation of the coronavirus (COVID-2019), in Geneva, Switzerland, February 28, 2020. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse] This is not the way to counter Chinese influence. President Donald Trump is justifiably upset with the World Health Organization and its director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The World Health Organization is supposed to be the world’s early-warning system for pandemics, but failed spectacularly with t... more »
What Do People Think of Dr Shiva?
Answers, scenarios, theories, hypothesis, silence, casting-couch rituals, and opinions in the comments, please. Thank you. Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Greg Hunter, "Kicking the Can Until It Blows Up – Paul Craig Roberts"
*"Kicking the Can Until It Blows Up – Paul Craig Roberts"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "In October of 2019, former Assistant Treasury Secretary (in the Reagan Administration) Dr. Paul Craig Roberts predicted on USAWatchdog.com that “The oligarchs of the New World Order (NWO) will do anything to boot President Trump out of office.” We got a global economic shutdown in March of 2020 because of an overreaction to a virus that started in China. Now, we are seeing massive money printing to bail out everything and everyone. How does Dr. Roberts, who holds a PhD in economics, see this... more »
David Morgan: 5000-year Record High In Gold Silver Ratio Forecasting Worst Financial Crisis Ahead
Silver Bullion TV SBTV welcomes back David Morgan, Silver Guru and publisher of The Morgan Report, as we discuss how the record high in the gold silver ratio is no coincidence. Rather, it is forecasting the worst financial crisis ahead. Discussed in this interview: – 05:22 State of the global economy 07:47 The Big Reset …
Meanwhile, WW3 May Be Brewing While We’re Distracted
A limited nuclear war in the Middle East is the most likely scenario. I doubt they can trigger their WW3 in Eastern Europe. As for India-Pakistan, they are always ready to go into nuclear war at any time. For USA-China, I am not so sure. Probably at worse a naval skirmish in the South China …
Ron Paul: People ‘Should Be Leery About’ a Coronavirus Vaccine
Ron Paul warns that people “should be leery about” coronavirus vaccines that may come out. More The post Ron Paul: People ‘Should Be Leery About’ a Coronavirus Vaccine appeared first on The Duran.
Smartphones Help Us Socially Distance—After Coronavirus, That's a Bad Thing
*Tracy Dennis-Tiwary* *Society, Americas* [image: People wait in a socially distanced line outside of the 14th Street Trader Joe's grocery store, following Mayor Muriel Bowser's declaration of a state of emergency due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Washington, U.S., April 14, 2020. REUTERS/Tom] Social distancing? More like social isolation. Digital technology has been a lifeline during the COVID-19 health crisis. Yet, its impact on human relationships remains complex. It allows for work and connection in many domains, but does so in ways that are often intrusive, exhau... more »
Wargames Show That War With North Korea Could Destroy Asia As We Know It
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Nuclear weapons, Chinese involvement, and more. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *“In our wargames, it was not unusual for the equivalent of a corps to be destroyed in one week’s fighting to achieve a single penetration, translating to tens of thousands of casualties,” RAND noted. “Casualties at this scale would likely exhaust the South Korean military’s capacity for follow-on missions, such as unifying the peninsula or securing WMD sites.” *“In all the wargames, at least one of the North Korean factions employed a nuclear weapon during the conflict... more »
Here's How Models Can Predict the Outcome of Coronavirus
*Gabriel Wainer* *Science, * [image: A medical worker takes a sample for COVID-19 during a community testing, as authorities race to contain the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Abuja, Nigeria April 15, 2020. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde] How will the pandemic end? Lately, our daily lives include reading complex news items with analysis of curves, simulations and models of COVID-19. Municipal governments present predictions of possible outcomes from modelling, while provincial and national governments have press conferences discussing policies to respond to the potential s... more »
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Wednesday 15th April 2020
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
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