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Treasury Dept. disputes anonymous claim in Washington Post of stimulus

The Treasury Department is responding�to what it calls “baseless” accusations that coronavirus
U.S. investigators validate ICE agent’s complaints about deadly cartel

Nine years after the fact, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel has validated complaints of mismanagement
POLL: Most favor “going back to normal” depending on where you live

Forty-four percent (44%) of people who responded to the latest unscientific poll at SharylAttkisson.com

Over 40% Of San Diego Residents Turned To Food Banks Last Month

Alarming reports from Reuters indicate food bank networks are quickly running out of staple goods as 26
How the “West Point Mafia” Runs Washington

Every West Point class votes on an official motto.Most are then inscribed on their class rings. Hence, the
Judge Overturns California's Ammunition Background Check Law

A San Diego federal judge blocked California’s law that requires a criminal background check to purchase

The Campaign Memo Bernie Never Listened To: Did Sanders Run the Most

Lambert here: This is the strongest statement of what I might call “the drawing distinctions thesis&#
Links 4/26/2020
Why Don’t We Just Provide an Emergency Basic Income to Businesses?

The Small Business Administration's Payroll Protection Program has been a mess

Teacher in a Strange Land: If Technology Can’t Save Us, What Will?

Teacher in a Strange Land: If Technology Can’t Save Us, What Will? All the ed bloggers during
Janresseger: Coronavirus School Closures Will Force Us to Examine Failure

Janresseger: Coronavirus School Closures Will Force Us to Examine Failure of Standards-Based School
Yong Zhao: Tofu is not Cheese: Reimagine Education without Schools During

Yong Zhao: Tofu is not Cheese: Reimagine Education without Schools During Covid19 (1) What to

Oil closes week at lowest price since 2002

Oil closed the week at the lowest since 2002 as an historic OPEC+ production cut failed to counter a wave
U.S. oil and gas rig count continues steep declines

The number of operating U.S. oil and gas rigs continued to nosedive this week, plunging by 73 operating
U.S. shale production swings to negative in Rystad projections

U.S. shale production is projected to fall by 2 million barrels per day by end of year, according to a new

Trump offered a confusing coronavirus theory. Conservative pundits

The evolution of Trump's idea that light might be used inside coronavirus patients shows the symbiotic
USDA let millions of pounds of food rot while food-bank demand soared

State officials and growers say Trump’s Agriculture Department has been woefully slow to respond to farm
Canada's top doctor has many fans — but she's also facing a

Pandemic makes a political target of public health officials like Dr. Theresa Tam.

Trump administration and Mitch McConnell hit with lawsuit over claims they denied stimulus checks to citizens married to 'unauthorized' immigrants

There are around 1.2 million "unauthorized" US residents married to US citizens, the lawsuit alleges, citing the Migration Policy Institute.

Business Insider
US senator Lindsey Graham believes Kim Jong Un ‘dead or incapacitated’

US senator Lindsey Graham said he believes North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is “dead or incapacitated” following unconfirmed reports of his demise.Mr Graham, an ally of Donald Trump and member of the powerful senate foreign relations committee, speculated that the hermit kingdom would not let rumours of its leader’s death go unanswered for so long.

The Independent
The $600 federal boost to unemployment checks that was meant to aid struggling families is triggering some confusion

"How do I say no to employees who asked to be laid off so they can get a raise?" asked one restaurant owner.

Business Insider

Number of cases ticks up to 1,127 with 44 deaths

The 57-hour weekend curfew is in place and ends on Monday, at 5 a.m. (MDT). The post Number of cases
Positive tests at 2 Gallup nursing homes, families say

According to one family member, they were told employees at the McKinley Center Nursing Home, which is
NCI shut down as COVID cases surge

“What we are trying to coordinate at a very high level is tracing,” said Tso. “This group is not the most

Archaeologists uncover Celtic smelting furnace in Poland that pre-dates

Archaeologists in Poland made a delightful and exciting find near the city of Warkocz by excavating a
Fox News Host Tucker Carlson doesn’t believe Trump’s answers about UFOs

Controversial Fox News’s Tucker Carlson appeared on the History Channel’s Ancient Aliens
World’s oldest chess piece could be a rook dating back to the 7th century

The game of chess has been around for a very long time, both fascinating and frustrating players of every

Dutch coronavirus death toll rises by 66, 75 more people hospitalised

The official death toll from coronavirus rose by 66 in the Netherlands overnight, the public health
Coronavirus identified on two mink farms in the Netherlands

Covid-19 has been confirmed in mink at two fur farms in the Netherlands, the agriculture ministry confirmed
Doing the pivot: Dutch businesses change gears to survive corona

Companies from beer giants to fledgling start-ups are shifting business models to try to survive the corona

IT services giant Cognizant suffers Maze Ransomware cyber attack

Information technologies services giant Cognizant suffered a cyber attack Friday night allegedly by the
Windows 10 making it easier to manage default file associations

Microsoft is making it easier to change your default file associations by adding a new search feature that
US govt: Hacker used stolen AD credentials to ransom hospitals

Hackers have deployed ransomware on the systems of U.S. hospitals and government entities using Active

1 dead 3 injured as meteorite hits southern India (27 flags)

And it has created a record. First recorded human fatality due to a meteorite. Can someone bring up the
Donald Trump: Id bring back a hell of a lot worse than waterboarding (25

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/feb/06/donald-trump-waterboarding-republican-debate-torture
Iowans claim instances when Sanders was shorted delegates (20 flags)

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2016/02/06/iowans-claim-instances

Former Nevada governor throws hat into the ring to pursue university

Nevada's former governor resigned from MGM to pursue the University of Nevada-Reno's university
New York Times criticizes Liberty University for re-opening campus during

The New York Times singled out and criticized Liberty University for re-opening its campus during the
USC offers course on how to be a social media influencer

The University of Southern California (USC) offers a college course on training to become a social media

Spain daily coronavirus death toll lowest in weeks: Live updates

Global death toll from coronavirus surpasses 200,000 as Spain, Italy record lowest fatality rate in weeks.
Tracking Africa's coronavirus cases

Experts warn fragile healthcare systems in many nations could be overwhelmed in the face of a severe COVID-
Coronavirus pandemic: Which politicians and celebs are affected?

Top politicians, celebrities and sportspeople have been infected as governments take strict measures to

Top Products in Two Decades of Tech Reviews

Walt Mossberg on the dozen personal-technology products that were the most influential over two decades of
Diabetes Data Beamed to Your Phone

New meters from iHealth and LifeScan are small steps toward better diabetes care.
Two Houses, One Cable TV Bill

Walt answers questions from readers about streaming TV from one house to another and the search for

Orthodox ceremony of Holy Fire takes place in deserted Jerusalem

A person prays in front of the closed Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Good Friday in Jerusalem on 10 April,
Arab Parliament calls for releasing Palestine prisoners in occupation

A group of people stage a demonstration in front of the Israel’s West Bank separation wall to show their
Israel officer: Preventing coronavirus outbreak in Gaza is a security

Gaza police stop cars parking along the beach to reduce public gatherings in an attempt to tackle the

Coronavirus: Italy's PM outlines lockdown easing measures

Curbs will be relaxed from 4 May as the country records its lowest daily death toll since mid-March.
Coronavirus: Spain eases lockdown measures to allow children outside

For the first time in six weeks, the country's children have been allowed outside to exercise and play.
More US states begin lifting virus lockdown orders

Some Americans can resume going to restaurants, cinemas and nail salons starting this week.

Court Finds For Former MP in Counterclaim Against “VIP Sex Abuse” Accuser

From the Daily Mail: A former Liberal Democrat MP is to receive libel damages from an alleged fantasist who
Sandy Hook Conspiracism: A Note on Moon Rock Books

From CBS News, in June: The father of a victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre has won a
BBC News Probes “Annie Tacker”

This one is being widely reported – from Phil Kemp at BBC News: There are many unanswered questions

S.A.D? (Seasonal Affective Disorder) or might we be fighting nature?

Originally posted on Everything Matters: Beyond Meds : Healthline, which features my site along with nine
Go all the way. Roll the dice.

Charles bukowski at his finest — and heck, he’s a cat person…after my own heart…
Chronic illness and pharmaceutical injury…what is it?

This is my experience after what, at this point, amounts to thousands of hours of mindful presence with the

Covid-19 and the Collapse of Cash

The impact that fear based supposition has had on cash has been catastrophic. The latest statistics and
Mass. High Court: License Plate Reader Surveillance Can Trigger

Can the cops in Massachusetts use digital surveillance technologies to track every driver’s every movement
WATCH: Cops Shoot Through Windshield, Fire 76 Times to Kill Mentally Ill

In the summer of 2018, officers Sean Staymates and Kevin Pederson were filmed on their own body cameras in

Newborn is Here: Things to Have on Your Bed

This is not a list of baby “must-haves.” This is a list for the bedridden mothers. When a
10 Low Time Preference Parenting Tactics

Low time preference is a term generally used in economics or evolutionary psychology to describe an
Slav Mom Cooking

This is NOT medical advice. Please consult your doctor before you eat food. Low fat, high carb, high sugar

McConnell Argument Against State Fiscal Relief Doesn’t Stand Up

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell defends his opposition to more fiscal relief for
2020 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports Do Not Reflect Effects

The annual reports released today don’t provide an up-to-date picture of Social Security’s
The Case for Boosting SNAP Benefits in Next Major Economic Response Package

Policymakers are appropriately considering additional stimulus measures in the face of

Another Climate-COVID Computer Modelling Similarity

In this post, I wrote about parallels between climate and COVID alarm and related issues of computer
Parallels Between COVID-19 Alarm and Global Warming Alarm

So I finally had a day or two of downtime from trying to keep my business afloat (it's weird reading
For the Left, Excess Hospital Beds Were "Too Many Deoderants" ...

For years, a significant critique (mostly from the Left) of health care costs has been that over-investment

Caleb Maupin: Social Democracy: What It Is and How Communists Relate To It

with Caleb Maupin Writer, Dandelion Salad Caleb Maupin (website) Caleb Maupin (Facebook Page) April 17
Covid-19 is Bringing the Vulnerable U.S. Empire Towards Collapse, by Rainer

by Rainer Shea Writer, Dandelion Salad Rainer Shea: Anti-Imperialist Journalist, Apr. 14, 2020 April 16
Michael Parenti: Marxists vs Liberals on Capitalism

with Michael Parenti Writer, Dandelion Salad Originally posted Sept. 25, 2018 April 15, 2020 The Peace

What comes after COVID-19 might be worse

Every week more nations get COVID-19 under control, slowing its growth rate. After COVID-19 comes the hit
Let’s learn from COVID-19. Start with the big lesson.

COVID-19 is a test for America's ability to cope with the severe crises that lie ahead in the 21st
After many wins, the Left prepares for the final battle

The Left has been winning since the 1970s. Now their war on us enters the pursuit phase of battle, the last

UN’s Development Goals Threatened by a World Economy Facing Recession

The UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), described as an integral part of its highly-ambitious
Rohingya refugees stranded at sea show urgent need for regional response

PRESS RELEASE The post Rohingya refugees stranded at sea show urgent need for regional response appeared
Collaboration Can Help Eradicate COVID-19

Rev Liberato C. Bautista is assistant general secretary for United Nations and International Affairs of the

In Times of COVID19 the Peasant Struggle is a Universal Struggle for Life

Ollantay Itzamná Peasant Quechua One of the bases of the concept of development was and is the greatest
Class and Quarantine in Venezuela: A Conversation with Anacaona Marin of El

Cira Pascual Marquina Anacaona Marin is one of the key spokespeople of El Panal – a commune with some
International Day of Peasant Struggle: Peasant Rights and COVID-19

Pramesh Pokharel Today, April 17, is the International Day of Peasant Struggle. Millions of peasants around

Crop Breeding for High Production, Water Use Efficiency & Albedo

It's a good way to confront mankind's growing need for food and the water needed to produce it
Biospheric Productivity (Global: The Recent Past) -- Summary

Since 1980 the Earth has weathered three of the warmest decades in the instrumental temperature record, a
Catastrophic Floods of Dartmoor, South West England

Are they few and far-between? ... or are they growing ever more frequent ... and ferocious?

IMF holding productive talks with Argentina; expects an accord with private

The International Monetary Fund’s discussions with Argentina have been very
Falklands faces fishing markets paralyzed on COVID-19 impact

The impact of COVID-19 on the seafood market and industry operations has been severe
Falklands/Chile commercial airlink will remain suspended until June

While the Atlantic Airbridge between the Falkland Islands and Brize Norton continues

West Michigan officials facing recall election over controversial wind farm

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – Two Casnovia Township officials are facing a recall election next month over their
NTHA sends demand letters to energy companies regarding new wind farms #TX

The North Texas Heritage Association has sent demand letters to two energy companies planning wind farms in
Some fear new law will revive wind farm project #NY

Some people fear a new state law will revive a wind farm project in Parishville and Hopkinton. It also

The EU and Turkey's wrestling match on migration

THE EUROPEAN MAGNIFYING GLASS - In late February, Turkey began a wrestling match with the European Union
How to get involved in The New Federalist

A quick guide on how to write for The New Federalist. - About thenewfederalist.eu
Pensions: a European issue

Macron's controversial reform in late 2019 has put the issue of pensions in the spotlight once again

Belgium: Coronavirus Hotspot

The death toll you've heard almost nothing about.
Easter Morning

A season of renewal and rebirth.
Inside America’s Hospitals

The coronavirus is straining the healthcare systems of the richest nations in the world.

Worth reading: Segregation, sexual harassment, and silencing scientists

Worth reading: Segregation, sexual harassment, and silencing scientists A few of the recent
It's October. What's Congress doing about healthcare?

It's October. What's Congress doing about healthcare? We made it to October without
More reasons to oppose the latest awful iteration of GOPcare

More reasons to oppose the latest awful iteration of GOPcare Many of us were cheered by

Boeing loses another revenue stream as US Navy takes final delivery of

The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet has been the US Navy's workhorse attack aircraft for nearly two
Siberian and Mongolian petroglyphs separated by 7,000 years show stylistic

Scientists have closely examined and compared intriguing rock drawings on the Ukok plateau in Russia's
'Unprecedented & unlawful': Surge in Do Not Resuscitate orders for

A learning disability care provider said it has received an "unprecedented" number of do not

Coronavirus: Hunters furious after stag poachers flout lockdown rules

Two poachers in Manawatū were caught hunting stags on private property during the lockdown.
Suzy Cato wants to create a 'wee haven' for your kids

Suzy Cato was dressed as a schoolgirl when she got her big break.
Coronavirus: Prisons are winning the war against Covid-19 as rest homes

Prison staff wear masks all day, while rest home staff have been told off for doing the same.

Mexie’s points about capitalism and disability apply to human society as a

Capitalism does not work. It relies entirely upon endless lies, fantasies, and propaganda to excuse the
Morning spider survey

I did my usual quick survey of spiders on the outside of my house. The place is swarming with salticids
Introduction: Method

It’s pretty easy to side-track discussions of morality and ethical systems into one of two swamps