Thursday, April 02, 2020

2 April - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

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Responding to coronavirus, marijuana firms shift to virtual 4/20 celebrations with online concerts, giveaways

Margaret Jackson at Marijuana Business Daily - 16 hours ago
Cannabis companies that were planning to host elaborate monthlong celebrations around 4/20 have been forced to change plans and are turning to virtual parties that include specials and giveaways. Gone are large gatherings of people celebrating the unofficial April 20 cannabis holiday. The pivot has proved costly and forced companies to scramble. Some marijuana businesses, for […] Responding to coronavirus, marijuana firms shift to virtual 4/20 celebrations with online concerts, giveaways is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis ... more »

Will Biden, Trump And Cuomo At Least Agree To COVID-Care For All?

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 16 hours ago
As of today there are 912,998 confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide and 45,551 deaths. The U.S., which was very slow to react-- primarily because of shocking political cowardice among the ruling class, from Trump right on down-- has the most deaths, 4,526... and the pandemic is just getting started in the U.S. On Monday, *NY Times* reporters Luis Ferré-Sadurní and Jesse McKinley wrote that in the midst of the pandemic, New York hospitals are losing hundreds of millions of dollars in funding, compliments of the state's neo-liberal governor, currently being painted by a generally im... more »

Nightingales at risk due to shorter wings caused by climate crisis

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 16 hours ago
By Paul Homewood No, it was not an April Fools story after all! The nightingale was feted by John Keats as a “light-winged Dryad of the trees”. But the much-celebrated small bird with a beautiful song may be increasingly endangered because its wings are getting shorter. The nightingale makes an epic journey from sub-Saharan […]

Climate Crisis RIP

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 16 hours ago
By Paul Homewood Well worth reading Pierre Gosselin’s opinion piece on how COVID-19 has put the climate scare into perspective: https://notrickszone.com/2020/04/01/climate-crisis-rip-people-will-be-in-no-mood-to-stay-in-panic-mode-after-covid-19-scare-ends/

The Conflicting Narratives of COVID-19

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 16 hours ago
Excerpted from Vaccine Choice Canada. The Conflicting Narratives of COVID-19 By Edda West As more and more information pours in from around the world, what’s become crystal clear is that there are two conflicting narratives informing us about the ‘pandemic’.... more »

COVID vs MEASLES

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 16 hours ago
My goodness, if we thought the measles scare was pitting neighbor against neighbor, based on vaccination status, we were amateurs. COVID is turning neighbors into informants. I see this on social media, Facebook. We have several town lists - it's... more »

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jonjayray at EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL - 16 hours ago
*Higher Education Will Never Be the Same—And That’s Not All Bad* The coronavirus, combined with the public and private reactions to it, has affected every aspect of Americans’ lives, including the ways they learn. From pre-K to graduate seminars, many classes are moving online for the duration of the pandemic and perhaps beyond. That may spur pedagogical reforms that will lead to the creation of more Emersonian independent thinkers, people who can quickly find, analyze, and synthesize available data to come to reasoned conclusions on important matters—a resource that seemed in migh... more »

“We thank Dr. Elisabeth Bik for drawing the irregularities to the authors’ attention.” A sleuth earns recognition.

Adam Marcus at Retraction Watch - 16 hours ago
A trio of researchers in Argentina is up to three retractions, and may well lose even more papers, for doctoring their images. And, in an unusual move, one of the leading data sleuths is getting credit for her work helping to out the problematic figures. One article, “Apocynin-induced nitric oxide production confers antioxidant protection in … Continue reading “We thank Dr. Elisabeth Bik for drawing the irregularities to the authors’ attention.” A sleuth earns recognition.

Health Department confirms 17 nursing homes with coronavirus cases

Anne Connolly, Suzanne Dredge And Clare Blumer at Just In - 16 hours ago
Aged care facilities in all Australian states have recorded infections of COVID-19, with four new nursing homes recording cases in the last two days.

'They sustain me': PM reflects on family, admitting it's hard to imagine world on other side of pandemic

Just In - 16 hours ago
In an emotional moment, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he was drawing inspiration from his grandmother who lived during the Great Depression, and admitted it was hard "trying to imagine the world on the other side" of the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Grave concerns' for Kimberley as coronavirus case spike sees tough travel restrictions imposed

Erin Parke, Rebecca Nadge And James Carmody at Just In - 16 hours ago
A spike in COVID-19 cases in northern WA's Kimberley region sees shire borders closed to protect 'vulnerable' Aboriginal communities.

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JR at GREENIE WATCH - 16 hours ago
*Climate Crisis RIP: People Will Be In No Mood For Needless Panic* COVID-19 has not only been a nightmare for the public worldwide but especially for “climate crisis” alarmists who have seen their agenda disappear from the media radar. And it’s going to stay off the radar for quite some time. People can take only so much panic and restriction. Once the COVID-19 crisis subsides, and it will in a few months, the global citizenry will be in absolutely no mood to keep on panicking. They’ll want to go back to the prosperity they previously enjoyed. “Enough sacrifice and restrictions,”... more »

Engels on nature and humanity

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 16 hours ago
In the light of the current pandemic, here is a rough excerpt from my upcoming short book on Engels’ contribution to Marxian political economy on the 200th anniversary of his birth.

Catastrophe capitalism: climate change, COVID-19, and economic crisis

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 16 hours ago
In the backdrop of the ravaging coronavirus pandemic, John Bellamy Foster, editor of Monthly Review, the famous socialist magazine, discusses the pandemic in relation to the present condition of capitalism and economic crisis in the following interview conducted by Farooque Chowdhury in late-March, 2020. Foster, professor of sociology at the University of Oregon, and author of numerous books on political, economic, and ecological issues, relates the pandemic to the capitalist economy, its crisis and climate change.

Links 4/2/2020

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

“Every attempt to reinstate the Assad regime will be a blow to Lebanon”: Geagea

BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:40 P.M.) – The President of the Lebanese Forces Party, Samir Geagea, stated on the 39th Zahle martyrs commemoration, that the people of the city “have paid a hefty price so they could push the Assad regime out the door, not for someone else to try and bring it back through the window, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Iran ‘starts no wars’ but teaches lessons to those who do’: FM

On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump warned that Iran and its proxies may be planning a sneak attack on American troops or assets in Iraq and vowed that they would pay a heavy price if they did so. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Iran has no proxies but it has friends. ​Earlier, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Iran denies Saudi Arabia’s claims about IRGC advisers in Yemen

BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 A.M.) – The spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Abbas Mousavi, said that Saudi Arabia’s allegations about the presence of Iranian advisers in Yemen was false and incorrect. “We recommend the countries of the Saudi aggression to move away from the illusion and weave the fairy tales and to understand that the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Turkish Army launches attack in northern Syria, 14 ‘neutralized’

BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 A.M.) – The Turkish military carried out an attack this week that resulted in several Kurdish-led fighters being ‘neutralized’ in northern Syria, the Turkish Ministry of Defense said on Thursday. “Fourteen PKK/YPG terrorists who were found to be preparing an attack in the area of Operation Euphrates Shield, were neutralized in successful […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Russian front-lines bombers head to Syria as Idlib ceasefire collapses

BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:25 A.M.) – The Russian military has redeployed some of its front-line bombers to Syria amid the expiration of the Moscow Agreement, which called for the withdrawal of all militant groups from the M-4 Highway (Aleppo-Latakia Highway). Citing the Telegram channel RadioSkaner, the Russian publication Avia.Pro reported that a couple of Su-24 jets […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Militant forces execute former Syrian minister in Idlib

BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) assassinated a former Syrian Minister of Parliament (MP) in the Idlib Governorate this week, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) first revealed on Wednesday. Since then, the identity of the Syrian MP has become public, along with the information regarding his […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

US will help Turkey against Syrian military once they get rid of S-400 system: report

BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 A.M.) – The U.S. will aid their NATO partner, Turkey, once they get rid of the Russian-supplied S-400 system in their arsenal, BulgarianMilitary.com reported on Thursday, citing a statement from Kay Bailey Hutchison, the U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO. “We hope that Turkey will be able to repulse Syrian aggression, as a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Using the pandemic for political advantage

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 17 hours ago
I'm seeing an emerging understanding, a deliberate coming together to harness the coronavirus pandemic to the advantage of left-wing, progressive politics at any cost, no matter what lies and deceptions have to be perpetrated to do so. There seems to be an attitude of, as Rahm Emanuel put it in 2008, "You never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that it's an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before." We saw that on very blatant display in Nancy Pelosi's recent porkulus aid bill, which was fortunately swamped by the weight of very pronounced pub... more »

Why Can’t Everyone in This Country Get Free COVID-19 Treatment?

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
The US is well into the Covid-19 crisis, yet most citizens are at risk of big bills if they seek testing and care.

Iran FM Zarif Rejects Trump’s Claim Amid Tensions in Iraq, Says Iran Won’t Initiate Any War

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 17 hours ago
Iran FM Zarif Rejects Trump’s Claim Amid Tensions in Iraq, Says Iran Won’t Initiate Any War by https://www.presstv.com/ Iran’s top diplomat has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s claim that Tehran is about to launch an attack on American troops in Iraq, reaffirming the stance that the Islamic Republic will not initiate any war but it …

Coronavirus Will Slow—Not Stop—the Total Dominance of Renewable Energy

Peter Fox-Penner at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Peter Fox-Penner* *Technology, * [image: A pump attendant wears a mask as he refuels a car at a Sinopec gas station where customers can buy supplies as the country is hit by an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, in Beijing, China, February 28, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter] Oil's days are numbered, but the number just went up. The renewable energy industry, which until recently was projected to enjoy rapid growth , has run into stiff headwinds as a result of three era-defining events: the COVID-19 pandemic , the resulting global financial contraction and a collapse in oil prices . ... more »

How Many F-35s Does the U.S. Marine Corps Need?

David Axe at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, * The U.S. Marine Corps arguably is the biggest champion of, and the most important user of, the F-35 stealth fighter. But Marine Corps commandant Gen. David Berger has made it clear that the Corps could scale back its F-35 buy as it reorganizes for naval warfare against China. A pilot shortage is another factor in possible cuts. The U.S. Marine Corps arguably is the biggest champion of, and the most important user of, the F-35 stealth fighter. But Marine Corps commandant Gen. David Berger has made it clear that the Corps could scale back its F-35 buy as i... more »

ISIS Almost Had an Air Force

David Axe at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, * Between 2013 and 2017 a small number of L-39 light attack jets at a Syrian air force base east of Aleppo changed hands several times. Syrian rebels captured them from the Syrian air force. Then Islamic State militants seized the planes from the rebels. Between 2013 and 2017 a small number of L-39 light attack jets at a Syrian air force base east of Aleppo changed hands several times. Syrian rebels captured them from the Syrian air force. Then Islamic State militants seized the planes from the rebels. Finally, forces loyal to the Syrian regime recaptured ... more »

ADS Assault Rifle: An Underwater Assault Rifle That Isn't Science Fiction

Peter Suciu at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Technology, Europe* Water won't save you from this Russian weapon. Water and guns don't mix. While modern military firearms can be exposed to some water and still operate reasonably well, few weapons can actually endure being submerged for more than a brief moment. And then there is the fact that weapons designed for use on land typically don't work as well underwater. The Russian ADS assault rifle addresses those issues. It was designed specifically for special operations and thus is a truly "amphibious" weapon for use with underwater operatives ("frogmen") in th... more »

Iran Took This Russian Jet And Tried to Pass It Off as New

Caleb Larson at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * As with much of Iran’s military technology, the Shafaq is probably a rebadged Russian airframe. Back in 2014, photos surfaced of a new subsonic combat trainer/light attack aircraft that, predictably, Iran claimed was domestically produced. A close look shows an airframe that is very much similar to Russia’s produced Yakovlev Yak-130, a light attack training jet developed in conjunction with an Italian firm. According to The Aviationist, both the Yak-130 and the Shafaq have an “almost identical front section and large LERX (Leading Edge Root Extension... more »

Will Video Games Keep Us Healthy During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Sam Peter Kirk at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Sam Peter Kirk* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] Active video games like Pokemon Go may help. The social distancing measures and self-isolation initiated by the coronavirus pandemic has left people looking for new ways to exercise at home. Could active video games (AVGs) such as Pokemon Go and the recent hit Ring Fit Adventure be the answer? AVGs are played by moving your whole body instead of just tapping buttons or a screen. They are marketed as a way for people to take part in physical activity through video games, and studies have shown that they can indeed be effec... more »

Sony Z9G 8K TV: The GOAT of All HDTVs?

Stephen Silver at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * One reviewer described the Z9G as "a state-of-the-art exhibition of what today’s cutting-edge TV technologies can do," giving it five out of five stars. The Sony Z9G 8K TV is a high-end LED TV released by Sony in the spring of 2019, following its unveiling at International CES that January. Featuring 8K resolution, a pixel density of more than 100 pixels per inch, high-dynamic range, Dolby Vision Atmos sound and the Android TV smart TV platform, the Z9G is available in two sizes, 85 inches and 98 inches costing, respectively, $12,999 and $69,999.... more »

Baaahhh: How Sheep and Bacteria Help Fight Coronavirus

Paul Davies at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Paul Davies* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] Here's how. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, works by infecting the respiratory system. If it gets into the lungs, it causes an immune reaction, which can lead to pneumonia and even death. At the University of Dundee, we have identified 28 proteins created by SARS-CoV-2 that produce an immune response in the body. These proteins are vital research tools for developing diagnostics and in helping to understand how the virus infects and attacks us. Viruses are encoded by genetic information called RNA, which serves a... more »

The EU’s Green Deal: Bismarck’s ‘What Is Possible’ versus Thunberg’s ‘What Is Imperative’ in the Age of Covid-19

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
A detailed look at the Green Deal: bold goals, with a shortage of money, transition plans, and social democracy.

Latin America Quarantine: Between Soup Kitchens and Looting

Juan Martinez at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In most Latin American countries there was looting in the first week of quarantine. Uruguay is an exception, with unions, grassroots committees, football clubs, and neighborhood associations organizing soup kitchens across the country. In The post Latin America Quarantine: Between Soup Kitchens and Looting appeared first on The Rio Times.

“…our response might well have done more harm than good to society as a whole.”

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 17 hours ago
“In the coming months there will be an increasing debate over whether the virtual shutdown of our economy was warranted given the threat of the latest form of the coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. While there are still large uncertainties about how fast … Continue reading →

Covid-19: Ecuador in Chaos, Dead Bodies Left on the Streets

Juan Martinez at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The coronavirus pandemic has spread around the world and in recent weeks has claimed countless victims and frightened the population in many countries. China, Italy, Spain and the United States, which concentrate the vast majority of infections and deaths, are being forced to restructure their health systems to attend the […] The post Covid-19: Ecuador in Chaos, Dead Bodies Left on the Streets appeared first on The Rio Times.

Risk of Coronavirus Complications Increases at Age 50, Study Says

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A study that analyzed 70,117 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in China and another 689 of people removed from Wuhan shows that the proportion of deaths from confirmed coronavirus cases has been revised to less than half of what had been estimated in earlier studies: instead of 3.67 percent, […] The post Risk of Coronavirus Complications Increases at Age 50, Study Says appeared first on The Rio Times.

Over 30 Percent of Brazilian Companies Impacted by Coronavirus in March

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Over 30 percent of companies in all sectors felt the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on their business in March, according to a survey by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV). The institution included special topics in its monthly surveys to research the impact of the crisis on companies and consumers. […] The post Over 30 Percent of Brazilian Companies Impacted by Coronavirus in March appeared first on The Rio Times.

Survey: 73 percent of Brazilians Unhappy with Economic Measures Against Virus

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The economic measures hitherto announced by the government to mitigate the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic in Brazil have left 73 percent of respondents unhappy, according to a survey conducted by the FSB Institute in partnership with BTG Pactual. The survey 'Brazilians and the Coronavirus: Insights into the pandemic and […] The post Survey: 73 percent of Brazilians Unhappy with Economic Measures Against Virus appeared first on The Rio Times.

Millennials given responsibility to pay for retirement program deficiencies

Ronald Stein at CFACT - 17 hours ago
In these trying times coping with the Coronavirus, and its huge impact on businesses and employment, the younger generations have been set up to pick up some the costs of the lucrative defined benefits that their parents and grandparents voted in for themselves. The post Millennials given responsibility to pay for retirement program deficiencies appeared first on CFACT.

Getting America back to work must come sooner, not later

Larry Bell at CFACT - 17 hours ago
What businesses can safely reopen first and when? The post Getting America back to work must come sooner, not later appeared first on CFACT.

The Coronavirus Depression Requires A New Approach to Budgeting

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Coronavirus spending illustrates the foolishness of legislators believing their own numbers.

Covid-19: Why India doesn't need to worry about investor-State dispute settlement claims

bilaterals.org - 18 hours ago
02-Apr-2020 In order to halt the spread of the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) and to boost the public health care system and preparedness, India has taken several regulatory steps.

Find yourself a paying guest accommodation under budget in big cities in India

bilaterals.org - 18 hours ago
02-Apr-2020 Today, in our country India, many people are migrating to various places in search of better education and employment opportunities.

Looking for a paying guest accommodation in Delhi?

bilaterals.org - 18 hours ago
02-Apr-2020 Delhi is the capital of India situated in the Northern region. It is one of the largest cities in India by area as well as the population. Delhi consists of areas such as – Faridabad, NCR, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Noida, Dwarka. The city itself is very promising when it comes to entertainment and opportunities. As we all know that being the capital of India, Delhi attracts a lot of tourism each year which automatically proves that the economy is very high here. Real estate sector is also doing (...)

Despite impact of virus, Pak-China trade to improve in second half

bilaterals.org - 18 hours ago
02-Apr-2020 Pakistan's Ambassador to China discussed some major developments and plans between the two countries, which included joint cooperation to combat locust plague, effect of China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement and establishment of a meat cold chain.

Study Shows Covid-19 Cases May Be Evolving in More Controlled Manner in Brazil

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The novel coronavirus epidemic in Brazil is developing in a more controlled way than in other countries such as China, Italy, Spain and the United States. This slower growth in the number of cases may be related to the fact that the country took containment measures at the very outset […] The post Study Shows Covid-19 Cases May Be Evolving in More Controlled Manner in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.

Chinese Scientists Announce Breakthrough Against Coronavirus

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A team of Chinese scientists have isolated several antibodies that they claim are "extremely efficient" in preventing the novel coronavirus from penetrating the cells, which can be useful both in treating and preventing Covid-19. Currently, there is no proven effective treatment for the disease, which has emerged in China and […] The post Chinese Scientists Announce Breakthrough Against Coronavirus appeared first on The Rio Times.

IBOVESPA Closes Down 2.8 Percent With Worsened Perception of Coronavirus

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The IBOVESPA closed down on Wednesday, April 1st, with the likelihood of the coronavirus impact on the world's largest economy being greater than expected. In the United States, where the health crisis is intensifying daily, there are currently nearly 190,000 infections and over 4,000 deaths from the disease. The pessimism […] The post IBOVESPA Closes Down 2.8 Percent With Worsened Perception of Coronavirus appeared first on The Rio Times.

Ecuador Cancels Oil Sales Amid Price Collapse

Juan Martinez at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Petroecuador is yet another Latin American oil company to cancel an oil sale as the coronavirus pandemic crushes global demand for energy. The state company cancelled a sale of 2.88 million barrels of Oriente oil this week after receiving disappointing offers, said spokesman Vladimir Cabezas. "The offers were not what […] The post Ecuador Cancels Oil Sales Amid Price Collapse appeared first on The Rio Times.

World Will Reach one Million Cases and 50,000 Deaths in Coming Days

Adele Cardin at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), expressed concern over the rapid global spread of the coronavirus. At a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, the organization's chief said that the number of cases of the disease is expected to reach one million over the next few […] The post World Will Reach one Million Cases and 50,000 Deaths in Coming Days appeared first on The Rio Times.

Surviving Isolation: A Lesson From 5 Astronauts

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 18 hours ago
https://futurism.com/surviving-isolation-lesson-astronauts?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=sdump

#Coronavirus: Australian scientists begin tests of potential vaccines

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 18 hours ago
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-52130402?at_custom3=BBC+News&at_campaign=64&at_medium=custom7&at_custom4=A1757266-749B-11EA-AA0F-B10C3A982C1E&at_custom2=facebook_page&at_custom1=%5Bpost+type%5D&fbclid=IwAR1aC-lnJjxiHCtor72Ye9vm6Z5qOH6otq5tT7gDszKGJnNGZBjzWb08tAg&fbclid=IwAR0i4KqvxwkgniJvO6n5Us6-PG1d5dwKuWJHSUpRtJRvryV_CeNVbKLyX3o

Does the Flu Shot Increase COVID-19 Risk (YES!)

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
This aspect of all vaccines has long gone under reported. It is that the therapeutic assault on the immune system can trigger a presently existing biological agent adversely. Exactly this led to an immune shot bringing about pneumonia in my own expereince. There are other wild COV virus out there and disturbing them may actually be a dumb idea. In fact, what indications we have are not comforting. Thus the recent promoters of a futute vaccine are likely chasing a bad idea that could easily kill millions if not fed in carefully and tested. *Does the Flu Shot Increase COVID... more »

MECHANIZED OLIVE FARMING KILLING MILLIONS OF SONGBIRDS EVERY YEAR

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
[image: Mechanized Olive Farming Killing Millions of Songbirds Every Year] The problem is night time harvesting. Getting rid of that practise should not be particularly hard. Fast refrigeration should be possible, after all. Yet we do not know. All forms of agriculture needs to do an excellent job integrating with nature. It often takes an extra effort but it can be surprising. I just watched Greg Judy who operates a cow calf operation on 1000 acres. He has built up to 600 tree swallow houses or about one house per acre. On a post several feet above the ground well away from... more »

COVID-19 Update Analysis

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
This is a balanced overview of the COV 19 event. Social distancing appears to have kept the worst at bay while we have built up resources to handle the worst. So far so good. It may well have not been necessary. However, back of the envelope calculations suggest that actual deaths in Wuhan hit over 30,000 and they are not out of the woods yet. That is certainly supported by the reports on the ground. So yes we did need to stop this cold. It is also true that distancing practise is also effective and we all get careful and do exactly as the japanese do with their face masks... more »

Adrenochrome & Child Protective Services

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
It has never been plausible that young blood serum would extend life. What is plausible is that stressed young blood would provide an energy high at least serving to confirm value to users. That the narritiuve has gone no further merely confirms additional work has gonje no where. This is still apparently driving a criminal market with its own internal dynamic. Throw in the pedophile natural conspiracy and you have a mad claim story to encourage the useful idiots.. This item outlines just what has been noised about for some time. Their political cover has been disintegrati... more »

Russia quizzes US on coronavirus’ parentage By M.K. Bhadrakumar

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 19 hours ago
All through the recent weeks since US President Donald Trump coined the epithet “China virus” to rename Coronavirus, Moscow kept a deafening silence. Finally, on Sunday, March 29, Moscow broke that silence. That the first Russian statement came at the level of the Russian foreign ministry makes this particularly significant.

NRL players lose five months' pay as part of new deal during coronavirus pandemic

Just In - 19 hours ago
The NRL and Rugby League Players' Association finally reach a pay agreement while the season is on hold because of coronavirus, with the players taking a cut of about 71 per cent for the rest of 2020.

Who is eligible to receive free child care?

Kelsie Iorio at Just In - 19 hours ago
Childcare will be free for families amid the coronavirus pandemic — a huge breakthrough for parents balancing new working arrangements. Here's what we know so far about how it will work.

Love scam fraudster's lawyer successfully argues for release over coronavirus fears

Kate McKenna at Just In - 19 hours ago
A man who duped a Brisbane woman into handing over more than $100,000 is given a suspended sentence and freed from custody after his barrister argues prisoners are facing increased hardship amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Tour company worker ill after hosting coronavirus-infected pair

Just In - 19 hours ago
One of the latest cases of coronavirus in Tasmania is an employee of a local tour company that hosted two interstate travellers who, after leaving the state, were found to be ill with the disease.

'We're in a bit of a tight spot': Meet the workers who can't get the wage subsidy

Carrington Clarke at Just In - 19 hours ago
Because Niall Harden and Sarah Wyllie are not permanent residents, they are not entitled to the Government's new JobKeeper payment, which also excludes casuals who have not been with an employer for more than 12 months.

Uluru artists depict COVID-19 health messages through dot paintings

Emma Haskin at Just In - 19 hours ago
Seven artists from the Aboriginal community at the base of Uluru paint COVID-19 health messages to communicate the dangers of the disease.

WA shuts its borders to the rest of the country in extreme measure to stop coronavirus spread

Eliza Laschon And Rebecca Trigger at Just In - 19 hours ago
The WA Government will become an "island within an island", closing its interstate border effective from midnight on Sunday, with the WA Premier saying the state's isolation was its best defence against COVID-19.

'Targeted': Bondi backpackers hostel shuts down after coronavirus outbreak scrutiny

Jessie Davies at Just In - 19 hours ago
Noah's Backpackers Hostel in Bondi shuts down after facing scrutiny earlier this week after people were seen on a balcony ignoring directives to practise physical distancing.

What is the point of pandemic leave if it's unpaid?

Peta Fuller at Just In - 19 hours ago
Employees self-isolating might need to tap into some time off work. Here's how the new unpaid pandemic leave works and how annual leave can be stretched to help cover coronavirus self-isolation.

'Everyone needs their own thermometer': A warning from a UK doctor who got COVID-19

Samantha Hawley at Just In - 19 hours ago
Having just returned to work after spending time in isolation with coronavirus, a London-based cardiologist says the government has been too slow to react to the danger signs of the outbreak.

Power of the Church denied in the wake of COVID-19

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 19 hours ago
Core beliefs, and thus our First Amendment rights, are being challenged. By A. Dru Kristenev —— Bio and Archives—April 1, 2020 By whom? The unexpected answer is, “By the Church itself.” For proof, all one has to do is drive down the road on Sunday morning in the Bible Belt and see how many church … Continue reading Power of the Church denied in the wake of COVID-19 →

Americans Didn’t Get What They Needed in Stimulus Plan: A Bigger Check

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 19 hours ago
Put $12,500 in my pocket now, and I and millions of other common sense Americans will go about our business secure. Job or no job, we would have no trouble paying our mortgages or rents, taking care of our families and dealing with what the next day Americans Didn’t Get What They Needed in Stimulus … Continue reading Americans Didn’t Get What They Needed in Stimulus Plan: A Bigger Check →

Adam Schiff, You are not really thinking of investigating the President over the Wuhan Virus

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 19 hours ago
By Dag Barkley —— Bio and Archives—April 1, 2020 via Adam Schiff, You are not really thinking of investigating the President over the Wuhan Virus

Federal Prisons Fail to Monitor Terrorist Inmates Amid 250% Hike in Radicalized Convicts

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 19 hours ago
By Judicial Watch —— Bio and Archives—April 1, 2020 The nation’s federal prison system is supposed to keep America safe by, among other things, monitoring all social communications of high-risk inmates, especially those with terrorist ties. This is a crucial part of the Bureau of Prisons’ (BOP) duties considering that in the last decade the … Continue reading Federal Prisons Fail to Monitor Terrorist Inmates Amid 250% Hike in Radicalized Convicts →

How Joe Biden Copes with self-isolation of the Wuhan Virus

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 19 hours ago
By Dag Barkley —— Bio and Archives—April 1, 2020 via How Joe Biden Copes with self-isolation of the Wuhan Virus

Hypocritical Media Downplays Wuhan Virus For Weeks

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 19 hours ago
By Geller Report Staff – on April 1, 2020 Enemedia President Trump warned America about the Coronavirus in early February, when much of the MSM was downplaying the virus. Today much of the MSM is falsely accusing President Trump of downplaying the virus in it’s early stages, in the hope that will prevent him … Continue reading Hypocritical Media Downplays Wuhan Virus For Weeks →

MONSTERS: CNN pundit referred to President Trump as ‘retarded’

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 19 hours ago
By Pamela Geller – on April 1, 2020 Enemedia We are in crisis and this is what the enemedia is saying. A CNN pundit referred to President Trump as ‘retarded.’ It did not go over well. Things got ugly By The Blaze, April 1, 2020: A CNN pundit took heavy online ridicule for her … Continue reading MONSTERS: CNN pundit referred to President Trump as ‘retarded’ →

PBS Trump-Deranged Hater Yamiche Alcindor Says Covering Trump Is a “Team Sport” for Media “We Have Each Other’s Back”

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 19 hours ago
By Pamela Geller – on April 1, 2020 Enemedia Why are we taxpayers funding this propaganda outlet? Stop funding yamiching. Actually that is the opposite of what he said. Stop yamiching. https://t.co/s5zwl6P5nF — Pamela Geller (@PamelaGeller) April 1, 2020 Anti-Trump PBShttps://twitter.com/PamelaGeller/status/1245157372978495495?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1245157372978495495&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgellerreport.com%2F2020%2F04%2Ftrump-deranged-hater-yamiche.html%2F Hack Yamiche Alcindor Says Covering Trump Is a “Team Sport” for Media “We … Continue reading PBS ... more »

Despite huge contribution to Corona fight, media MOCKS ‘My Pillow Guy’ Mike Lindell for invoking G-d and bible, but what if he invoked Allah and Quran

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 19 hours ago
By Pamela Geller – on April 1, 2020 Enemedia The Drug Trials of the Century: TODAY NYC Begins Testing Drugs for Treatment of Coronavirus During remarks he gave at White House coronavirus task force briefing from the Rose Garden MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell called on Americans to read the Bible and find God during quarantine. … Continue reading Despite huge contribution to Corona fight, media MOCKS ‘My Pillow Guy’ Mike Lindell for invoking G-d and bible, but what if he invoked Allah and Quran →

Giovanni Gasparro, the Catholic Church, and Antisemitism (Part 1)

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 19 hours ago
By Hugh Fitzgerald – on April 1, 2020 Jew Hatred: Myths and Lies, Modern Arguments to Age Old Hate Giovanni Gasparro is a 36-year-old figurative painter who lives in Bari, Italy. He specializes in Christian devotional themes. He has painted a lot of saints, in tutte le salse. Unsurprisingly, he has received commissions from … Continue reading Giovanni Gasparro, the Catholic Church, and Antisemitism (Part 1) →

Young black men are not getting the mental health treatment they deserve

Dahaba Ali Hussen at The Overtake [beta] - 19 hours ago
[image: Young black men are not getting the mental health treatment they deserve] When mental health issues get labelled as "behavioural problems", young black men are set on the wrong path Read full article →

Navajo Nation coronavirus cases increase to 214, with 40 new cases, test kits needed

Unknown at CENSORED NEWS - 19 hours ago
Elderly Shopping Day on Wednesday on the Navajo Nation. Photo: Navajo President's Office. 40 new cases of COVID-19 reported for the Navajo Nation By Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron LizerCensored News WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — According to the Navajo Department of Health and Navajo Area Indian Health Service, in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology

Brazil Records 240 Deaths and 6,836 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, Says Ministry

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday, April 1st, the Ministry of Health released the most recent national report on Covid-19 cases, a disease caused by the Sars-Cov-2 coronavirus. The main data are as follows: 240 deaths 6,836 confirmed cases 3.5 percent is the mortality rate In the previous survey, released on Tuesday, March 31st, […] The post Brazil Records 240 Deaths and 6,836 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, Says Ministry appeared first on The Rio Times.

Coronavirus Aid: who Will be Entitled to R$600 and When Will it be Paid

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro has pledged to sanction the monthly emergency aid of R$600 (US$150) for low-income casual workers, which will be granted during the crisis generated by the coronavirus pandemic. The measure, passed on Monday by the Senate, will at first run for three months but may be extended. According […] The post Coronavirus Aid: who Will be Entitled to R$600 and When Will it be Paid appeared first on The Rio Times.

How Does Covid-19 Compare in Terms of Deaths to Other Diseases Common in Brazil

Dermot OSullivan at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Covid-19’s high contagion rate, coupled with the fact that leaves the vast majority of sufferers with minor or almost no symptoms, can be slightly confusing when we try to get an idea of how dangerous it really is. Some in Brazil have compared the current pandemic with diseases that are […] The post How Does Covid-19 Compare in Terms of Deaths to Other Diseases Common in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.

Trump Tiptoeing Toward Energy Market Management

M. K. BHADRAKUMAR at OrientalReview.org - 20 hours ago
On Monday, the US President Donald Trump literally bit the bullet by telephoning Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the state of the energy markets, which are at a crisis point not seen in history. As of last weekend, global oil prices collapsed by over 50 percent and are the […]

March Arctic Ice Plentiful

Hifast at Climate Collections - 20 hours ago
Originally posted on Science Matters: Previous posts showed 2020 Arctic Ice breaking the 15M km2 ceiling mid March before starting the Spring melt as usual later in the month. The graph above shows that the March monthly average has varied little since 2007, typically around the SII average of 14.7 Mkm2 +/- a few %. …

Coronavirus Proves Need for Free Healthcare for All-- Now

GENEVA, Apr 02 (IPS) - The multi-layered crisis of the Coronavirus epidemic has been a dramatic shock to everyone. But, to communities affected by HIV and AIDS, the crisis has not only brought a further shock to already vulnerable people, it has brought other reactions too – a troubling sense of déjà vu, and a passionate, empathetic, fierce solidarity with all those affected by Coronavirus. Read the full story, “Coronavirus Proves Need for Free Healthcare for All-- Now”, on globalissues.org →

Surviving Domestic Violence in times of Covid19

NEW YORK, Apr 02 (IPS) - "I come from Baglung District, a part of Dhawalagiri Zone in Nepal. My house overlooks the river. Do you know, our district is known for the suspension bridges?", her eyes glimmer for a fraction of a second and then she breathes a heavy sigh! Her right hand is still wrapped in a scarf, while with the other she pats her 17-month-old. "If I ever get a chance I will take you to my village, we have a lot of medicinal plants." She pauses while tears roll down as she continues our Facetime session. "I was 16 when I had my first child and I was 17 when my arm was... more »

Israel Bombs Syria; U.S. Warns Iran Won’t Get Away with Sponsoring Terror-TV7 Israel News 01.04.20

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 20 hours ago
Zionist ‘666’ war propaganda! TV7 Israel News Today’s top stories 01.04.20; 1) Jerusalem is making every effort to combat the unrelenting spread of the coronavirus throughout the Jewish State, yet according to national security adviser Meir Ben Shabbat – the director the country’s special corona task force – Israel remains in the danger zone in …

Pentagon Orders 100,000 Body Bags As FEMA Braces For Onslaught Of COVID-19 Deaths

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 20 hours ago
See also: – Pentagon looking to provide up to 100,000 body bags for civilians in COVID-19 outbreak Pentagon Seeking 100,000 Body Bags for Civilians in Crisis – Pentagon Orders 100,000 Body Bags As FEMA Braces For Onslaught Of COVID-19 Deaths by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ After President Trump’s talk of up to 240k coronavirus-related deaths rattled …

Don’t Sell US Treasuries! Fed Offers Global Repo Madness To Many Central Banks For At Least 6 Months

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 20 hours ago
WallStForMainSt Another day, another bailout continues! This time it’s the Fed offering global #RepoMadness to any central bank on the globe as long as they don’t dump their US Treasuries to raise cash to help their own struggling economies. Fed Launches Repo Facility To Provide Dollars To Foreign Central Bank https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/fed… – Rumors are swirling …

The CME Opens Pandora’s Box – Craig Hemke (31/03/2020)

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 20 hours ago
The CME Opens Pandora’s Box – Craig Hemke (31/03/2020) by Craig Hemke, https://www.sprottmoney.com/ With mines, mints, and refineries closed around the world due to coronavirus, the demand for physical gold has blown through the roof. This has led to some drastic measures by the CME Group, which in turn may have unwittingly sealed the fate …

World Economic Forum Ramps Up “Known Traveller Digital Identity”

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 20 hours ago
World Economic Forum Ramps Up “Known Traveller Digital Identity” by Edward Hasbrouck, https://www.activistpost.com/ On March 26, 2020, the World Economic Forum published specifications and launched a new website for a project it has christened “Known Traveller Digital Identity” (KTDI): World Economic Forum KTDI project page (with links and list of partners) KTDI.org March 2020 KTDI specifications 2019 KTDI video on …

COVID-19, ID2020 And the Coming MANDATORY VACCINE: Making Straight the Way For ANTICHRIST’S APPEARANCE

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 20 hours ago
Remarks mine: COVID-19, ID2020 And the Coming MANDATORY VACCINE: Making Straight the Way For ANTICHRIST’S APPEARANCE by GERI UNGUREAN, https://grandmageri422.me/ For me, everything is now coming into sharp focus. Before you watch this video, I want to make some points which you must understand. The mandatory vaccines which will place Identity information IS NOT THE MARK OF …

Waves Of Mutilation: Medical Tyranny And The Cashless Society

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 20 hours ago
Waves Of Mutilation: Medical Tyranny And The Cashless Society by Brandon Smith, http://alt-market.com/ Back in 2014 during the Ebola scare in the US I published an article warning about how a global pandemic could be used by the elites as cover for the implementation of an economic collapse as well as martial law measures in …

Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Wednesday 1st April 2020

TonyfromOz at PA Pundits – International - 20 hours ago
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]

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