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WARNING: Covid 19 & Cough Syrup: Dextromethorphan "promoted infection" is "pro viral"- AVOID IT!
*Might be very good to take a pass on this over the counter med! Seriously. Read the piece linked below. These researchers are stating this is "pro viral" and "could be detrimental"* *Wouldn't it be something if a common over the counter med was increasing the severity of this virus?! Looks to be entirely and frighteningly possible. We should also keep in mind that the use of respirators may have been a factor in increased fatalities in Covid-19 patients *: *Why Some Doctors Are Now Moving Away From Ventilator Treatments for Coronavirus Patients? Answer: Because it’s deadly.* *If t... more »
#GeneralStrike2020: How To Participate On The May Day Launch
On May Day, the first of May, the #GeneralStrike2020 (and beyond) campaign launches across the country. Learn more about the overall campaign in our most recent newsletter, "The Era of Mass Strikes Begins On May 1; First Day of General Strike Campaign." This prolonged and broad campaign will organize around a list of basic demands, as outlined here. Not on the list, but included is the demand to save the US Postal Service. The campaign will follow a three-prong strategy - resistance through noncompliance, mutual aid and building alternative systems in our communities rooted in coo... more »
Bright fireball streaks across French Antilles
The Watchers » Latest articles - 6 hours ago
A bright fireball exploded over the French Antilles at 00:40 UTC on April 27, 2020 (20:40 LT on April 26), lighting up the night skies between Martinique to as far north as Anguilla and as far west as Puerto Rico. The American Meteor Society (AMS) received seven...... Read more »
Biden, Accused of Sex Assault, Selects Dodd, Accused of Sex Assault, To Help Pick Woman Running Mate
[image: biden-accused-of-sex-assault-selects-dodd-accused-of-sex-assault-to-help-pick-woman-running-mate] Joe Biden, accused of sexual assault four weeks ago, has picked former Senator Chris Dodd, accused of sexual assault 35 years ago, to help choose the lucky woman who will become Biden’s running mate.
Doctors, Residents Sue Minnesota for Allowing Elective Abortions During Pandemic
[image: doctors-residents-sue-minnesota-for-allowing-elective-abortions-during-pandemic] A group of doctors and residents in Minnesota have sued the state and several of the state’s abortion providers demanding they stop performing surgical abortions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The SWP's Split on Tyneside
A pandemic has circled the globe several times and we see liberal democratic states assume unprecedented powers to stop the spread of contagion. We live in an emergency, and yet the wheels of the mundane continue to turn. People make new connections and fall out with each other. Shopping happens. And murky practices come to light. Unfortunately, we've had our share of that in the labour movement. Mid-month we saw *those leaks* about senior Labour Party staff, and April's end was graced by the general secretary of a major union resigning amid serious allegations. But unless you were... more »
Jimbob Does Coronavirus
Humor is important as a means of poking holes in narratives that assert beliefs contrary to reality. Jimbob has become a force skewering notions of climate change, as well as other distorted ideas comprising the “woke” PC canon. Those inside the believer bubble will not be affected, but the important audience are those ignorant or […]
Jackson State University Counsels Local Small Businesses Impacted By COVID-19
Jackson State University's Small Business Development Center is working with local small businesses impacted by the pandemic.
College Teaching During the COVID-19 Outbreak
As COVID-19 has spread across the United States, various sectors of American life have had to take precautions in order to minimize the outbreak. College and university closures stand as a prime example of these precautions, as institutions of higher education have sent students home and turned to online learning to finish out the term. In the process, many students have been drastically impacted, including some more than others. It’s important that, now more than ever, we, as instructors, are mindful of these circumstances and use care in our courses.
Commentary on State Capacity and State Priorities
Two EconLog readers’ comments on yesterday’s post struck me: Phil H.: Caplan’s point is a good and striking one. His conclusion is fairly extraordinary, though: He is apparently claiming that all (or a plurality) of the major decision makers in the American government are power-hungry demagogues who deliberately decided to channel money into stimulus rather […] The post Commentary on State Capacity and State Priorities appeared first on Econlib.
What happened behind the scenes of Australian Story's program on actor Sam Neill
There's no fuss, no entourage and no star ego, writes producer Vanessa Gorman, on filming with Sam Neill.
Will you come out of this week's News Quiz looking as cool as a dog wearing sunnies?
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Elsie the golden retriever went viral for giving up in the middle of her walk — will you make it to the end of our quiz on your own or will you need to be carried through it?
Live: NSW Now: House visits allowed from today, two men shot in targeted attack
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *People in NSW are warned they should still practice social-distancing as coronavirus restrictions are eased from today, while two men are shot in Merrylands in what is believed to be a targeted attack.
Truck driver involved in Grampians crash that killed one cleared of wrongdoing
After clearing one truck driver, police are still to interview another, following a fatal collision on Wednesday involving a man who died when his ute collided with a truck a carrying multiple vehicles.
'Unacceptable': Premier asks for federal intervention after 13th Newmarch aged care resident dies
The number of coronavirus fatalities at the Newmarch House aged care home in Western Sydney continues to climb, as the NSW Premier asks the Federal Government to intervene in the "horrific" situation.
'It has been money well spent': Rural mum buys jumping castle with COVID-19 welfare bonus
Queensland mother Nina Hensley says the jumping castle has helped her daughter with Angelman syndrome cope with coronavirus restrictions.
Before you throw your kids' art in the bin, consider these easy ways to preserve their masterpieces
Are your children prolific artists? They may be producing more works than ever during these housebound times. But don't be too hasty to throw them away — you could be parenting the next Brett Whiteley.
Susan and Lisa were teenagers in state care when they were allowed to live with abusive men
A woman who says she was raped and left pregnant and another whose head was flushed in the toilet while vomiting after physical abuse are among allegations in civil claims against the state of Tasmania by former residents of children's homes.
This university student pulls in nearly double his usual earnings thanks to JobKeeper
Thanks to a loophole in the Federal Government's JobKeeper legislation, Lewis Mullins has been earning far more than he did before the coronavirus pandemic. But the same can no longer be said for his younger colleagues.
Company buys coal mine for $1 and receives $35 million environmental refund. Here's how
A company linked to Labor figures that bought a mine for just $1 enjoyed multi-million-dollar refunds from its environmental bond after concessions from the Palaszczuk Government, documents show.
Coronavirus could be a curse or a cure for political hopefuls
Annastacia Palaszczuk will use her handling of the coronavirus crisis as evidence she should be returned as Premier at the state election in six months. But it's likely this poll will be a referendum on the future, not a scorecard on the past.
Live: National Cabinet meets to discuss COVID-19 response
The Prime Minister and state and territory leaders are discussing plans for mental health, sport and recreational activities and the aged care sector during a National Cabinet meeting. Follow live.
Here's what you can and can't do this weekend as coronavirus rules are eased across the country
Across many states and territories, the coronavirus restrictions keeping people at home are finally being relaxed. Here are the things allowed as the country slowly opens back up.
Forget what you were told about kids and screen time. Here's what the experts now say
We've been told to enforce strict limits on screen time for kids. But as coronavirus sweeps the globe, that advice has changed. Some experts say this is long overdue.
Netflix's Hollywood is a surprisingly toothless romance of a 'golden age'
You might have expected a sharper look at the underbelly of the so-called 'golden age' from the creator of American Horror Story, and more recently, The Politician.
Lockdown restrictions are being eased in NSW today — here's how social-distancing has changed lives so far
Jonathan Hair, Mridula Amin, Claire Wheaton, Vanessa Milton, Kathleen Calderwood, Lily Mayers, Alison Xiao And Lydia Feng at Just In - 6 hours ago
On March 31, the Premier enacted stricter social-distancing measures "for our own good" — here's how people in Australia's worst-affected coronavirus state survived, and thrived amid the lockdown.
'Here we are now, entertain us': Fans demanding players hurry up and get back to work are the ones being selfish
The cries of football fans demanding players return to the field under any circumstances have become shrill as the craving for lockdown distraction turns from stoical whimsy to rank desperation, writes Richard Hinds.
Australia's $94m oil purchase: Deal of the century or PR stunt?
Amid much hype about the Australian Government's purchase of $94 million of crude oil, how much fuel security does it really buy the nation?
Some state restrictions start easing today. For some, it's a chance to escape violence
Some people have been cooped up at home with abusive partners for much of the past two months. As restrictions begin easing, family violence services are preparing for a surge in demand for help.
Boris Johnson declares UK 'past the peak' as another 647 die from coronavirus
But the British Prime Minster urges Britons to hold firm during its strict lockdown and not "risk a second spike" of the deadly virus.
COVID-19 'not man‑made', US intelligence study finds
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A study by US intelligence agencies pours cold water on the theory that COVID-19 is man-made but they are still exploring claims made by President Donald Trump that it could be related to an accident at a lab in Wuhan, China.
Coronavirus update: Pandemic causes economic havoc as US, France and Italy release grim figures
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Hundreds enter the Michigan State Capitol to protest against the US state's stay-at-home order, Russia's Prime Minister tests positive, and the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the global economy.
The Czech Republic provides hope from the coronavirus: Outbound travel to open
The Czech Republic provides hope from the coronavirus: Outbound travel to open Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The political leaders of the Czech Republic (Czechia) did not wait for the coronavirus (Covid-19) to take a stranglehold. This approach is a far cry from the nations of America, Italy, Spain, and the […]
French coronavirus strain may be local and may not have come from China
http://www.rfi.fr/en/france/20200429-french-coronavirus-strain-may-be-local-and-may-not-have-come-from-china?ref=fb_i
Madagascar’s president promotes unproven herbal cure for #COVID-19
https://news.mongabay.com/2020/04/madagascars-president-promotes-unproven-herbal-cure-for-covid-19/
US offered to cooperate with Russia to help “Assad’s inept army” against ISIS: envoy
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 P.M.) – The U.S. Special Envoy to Syria, James Jeffrey,” stated during an Atlantic Council event this week that America offered to cooperate with Russia to fight the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) in the eastern countryside of the Homs Governorate. “One consequence of the focus on Idlib by what’s left of Assad’s inept […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed Libyan forces reject Ramadan ceasefire, war to resume
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:25 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) has announced its rejection of the Ramadan ceasefire proposed by the Libyan National Army (LNA). In a press statement issued on Thursday, the Presidential Council affiliated with the Al-Wefaq government accused LNA of violating the truces that the government had previously accepted, saying: […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US threatens to withdraw military from Saudi Arabia over oil crisis: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – According to the Reuters News Agency, the United States is putting pressure on Saudi Arabia to cut its oil production, pointing out that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened the Saudis, in the absence of a response, to withdraw military support. Citing four sources, the agency said that Trump called Saudi […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Prime Minister infected with COVID-19
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:40 P.M.) – The Russian Prime Minister, Mikhail Mishustin, has been diagned with the COVID-19 virus, Russia Today reported on Thursday. During a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Mishustin said that he underwent a medical examination for the emerging coronavirus, which gave positive results. Mishustin confirmed that he would adhere to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US supports Turkey’s presence in northwestern Syria: envoy
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – The Special Envoy for the United States to Syria, James Jeffrey, reiterated his country’s strong support for a ceasefire in the Syrian governorate of Idlib, as well as Turkish military operations there. “We strongly support Turkish military action. We also strongly support the ceasefire,” Jeffrey said during an online conference […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraq slams ‘US-backed Israeli aggression’ against Palestinians
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – The Iraqi Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ali Al-Hakim, said on Thursday, that “the U.S.-backed aggression of Israel aims to delay the rights of the Palestinians.” Hakim participated in the Arab League Council meeting at the ministerial level in its session via video conference technology to discuss steps and procedures that can […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi Arabia, Israel welcome Germany’s decision to designate Hezbollah a terrorist entity
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – The Saudi and Israeli ministries of foreign affairs issued statements on Thursday that welcomed Germany’s designating Hezbollah a terrorist organization and banning its activities on its soil. A statement published by the Saudi Press Agency stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs “notes the importance of this step in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Kentucky Parents of 7 Children Investigated for Abuse Because They did not Practice “Social Distancing” at Bank Visit
Early in March, when a homeschooling family in Kentucky returned home from running errands in town, two officials—a Child Protective Services (CPS) investigator and a law enforcement officer—were waiting, demanding to interview their children and examine them for bruises. Why did this happen? Short version: That day, mom and dad had gone to the bank with five of their children. The bank staff criticized them for bringing so many people into the building in light of COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. So the dad stood aside with the children while the mom transacted their business... more »
Senator Cory Booker Proposes Ending Detention for Immigration Violations
3,277 prison inmates across 4 states have tested positive for the coronavirus, but 96% show no symptoms. Politicians are using the 'virus' as an excuse to release criminals from prison. Sen. Cory Booker introduced legislation to end all detention for immigration violations as long as coronavirus exists.
The CDC, Media, Johns Hopkins, and Some States Are Padding COVID-19 Death Stats
In Pennsylvania, officials reduced the death toll and removed some of the people who were diagnosed COVID-19 because coroners disputed the inflated numbers. The Star Tribune in Minnesota has dropped Johns Hopkins University as a source, because it is counting both confirmed and unconfirmed cases of COVID-19.
Musical Interlude: Leonard Cohen, "Democracy"
Leonard Cohen, "Democracy"
Africa's Youth Scholars Harvest Ideas on the Business of Agriculture
Global Issues News Headlines - 7 hours ago
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Apr 30 (IPS) - In Rwanda, Benimana Uwera Gilberthe, a scholar and pepper producer, experienced first-hand the challenges of breaking into agribusiness. While in Nigeria, Ayoola Adewale is trying to understand if poultry egg farming will prove a profitable and viable business opportunity to the youth of the continent's most populous nation. Also in Nigeria, Esther Alleluyanatha is understanding the link between young people leaving their villages for larger cities, the remittances they send home, and the implications on rural livelihoods and agriculture producti... more »
President Trump Delivers Speech on Protecting America’s Seniors – 4:00pm ET Livestream…
Today President Trump is delivers remarks on protecting America’s seniors. The event is scheduled to begin at 4:00pm ET [Livestream Links Below] White House Livestream – Fox News Livestream – RSBN Livestream – Fox10 Livestream. . . .
Grassroots Navajo Hopi Relief arrives in Pinon: After training, truck load of relief delieverd
.By Cassandra BegayNavajo and Hopi Families COVID-19 ReliefCensored NewsNavajo and Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief has been hard at work strategizing on how to reach our most rural communities across Navajo and Hopi Nations while keeping everyone safe. This week we had our first distribution to the Pinon community! A total of 110 boxes of food and water were unloaded, sanitized, packages and
Ongoing floods claim 116 lives, displace 100 000 families in Kenya
The Watchers » Latest articles - 7 hours ago
Ongoing floods in Kenya have claimed at least 116 lives and displaced 100 000 families, Devolution Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa reported Wednesday, April 28, 2020, as he addressed the media. Some 29 counties have been affected by the severe weather, and...... Read more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
"If you like slow dances, then this may be one for you. A single turn in this dance takes several hundred million years. Two galaxies, NGC 5394 and NGC 5395, slowly whirl about each other in a gravitational interaction that sets off a flourish of sparks in the form of new stars. *Click image for larger size.* The featured image, taken with the Gemini North 8-meter telescope on Maunakea, Hawaii, USA, combines four different colors. Emission from hydrogen gas, colored red, marks stellar nurseries where new stars drive the evolution of the galaxies. Also visible are dark dust lanes that... more »
Chet Raymo, "Why Not?"
*"Why Not?"* by Chet Raymo "A reader Liz asked: "If we are all one and made out of the same material - then the things that we make are made out of the same material. But they are not animate. Why not?" At first glance, this might seem like a naive question, one that we all know the answer to. On reflection, it turns out to be terribly profound. Or should I have said, "wonderfully profound"? Yes, everything, animate and inanimate, is made of the same stuff - the 92 naturally-occurring elements - but all of the animate things we know about are made mainly of carbon compounds - carbo... more »
"Being Against Evil..."
"Being against evil doesn't make you good.” - Ernest Hemingway, “Islands in the Stream”
The Story Of African Slaves Brought To Mexico During Spanish Colonialism, As Told By Their Bones
Though slavery is still invoked in the United States of America, it is ironically because it was relatively rare compared to the rest of the continent. Only 4 percent of African slaves brought by Europeans and other Africans were brought to what is now the U.S, and importation was banned by President Thomas Jefferson in 1808. The remaining 96 percent went to Latin America and there is no benefit to invoking slavery when so many have not only slaves as ancestors, but also the colonizers who brought them. Bringing in a huge population of slaves left behind a science story, and that st... more »
Iran Policy By Tweet? Mike Pompeo and Elizabeth Warren Debate International Law On Twitter
*Matthew Petti* *Security, Middle East* Their debate foreshadowed a showdown in the UN Security Council. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D–Mass.) sparred with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over international law on social media as the Trump administration increasingly signals that it is angling for a showdown over Iran at the United Nations Security Council. The Trump administration has focused on undoing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a 2015 agreement between Iran, Germany, and the five permanent members of the Security Council. Pompeo’s State Department is now arguing... more »
America's Coronavirus Nightmare: Debt, Deflation and Mass Unemployment
*Desmond Lachman* *economy, * And the fed alone can't mitigate it. If before today’s grim unemployment numbers Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell had reason to worry about engineering a post-coronavirus U.S. economic recovery, he now has even more reason for concern. Today’s unemployment numbers have to remind him that the U.S. economy has entered waters unchartered in the post-war period. It also has to be worrying him that we could soon be revisiting economic challenges similar to those last faced by the United States in the 1930s. Not even during the Great Depression did u... more »
4K HDTV Showdown: Is OLED Worth the Extra Money Over QLED?
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * With OLED TVs, you do get what you pay for. But is it really worth it? This is what we call walking the fine line between being price-conscious and getting the best quality. But there are so many great TV options out there on the market right now, and they are being manufactured by some of the world’s most reputable companies like Samsung, LG and Sony. Since this is the case, let’s start at the top. Few people would argue that LG’s OLED offering shouldn’t be considered above all others. Even at first glance, you can see that the OLEDs boast impe... more »
AG Barr — Governors don’t violate Constitution during Pandemic – We will prosecute
Barr tells prosecutors to look for coronavirus orders that violate Constitution [Fact not Fiction] Washington Post Mark Moore April 28, 2020 Attorney General William Barr issued a memo to federal prosecutors to be “on the lookout” for state and local directives imposed during the coronavirus pandemic that violate Americans’ constitutional rights. In the directive, Barr said he named Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Eric Dreiband and the US attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, Matthew Schneider, to coordinate Justice Department efforts to monitor those local and ... more »
Bookend States Transforming Government to Socialism on “Stop the Tape”
Stop the Tape! Democrats Try to Transform Government One America News Network April 24, 2020 . I AM GETTING SICK AND TIRED OF THESE DEMOCRATS………………….. They are using and abusing our taxpayers to dig them out of their own holes that they dug. –Uriel– ———————————- ## ——————————– These bills are currently being cranked out in Congress: H.R.6645 — 4/28/20 – To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, and for other p... more »
Project Veritas Part 1 – COVID-19
BREAKING: Funeral Directors in COVID-19 Epicenter Doubt Legitimacy of Deaths Attributed to Pandemic April 30, 2020 . . Funeral Directors in COVID-19 Epicenter Doubt Legitimacy of Deaths Attributed to Pandemic, Fear Numbers are ‘Padded’ Judge Calls Bullsh*t on Relative’s COVID-19 Cause of Death Funeral Home: To Me all You’re Doing is Padding the Statistics…Making the Death Rates in New York City Higher than Estimated Staten Island Funeral Director Questions Mayor DeBlasio’s Role and Adds: I Think It’s Political Brooklyn Funeral Director: They Are Padding Numbers; Medical Examiners To... more »
Libyan Forces Laying Seige To Tripoli Have Agreed To A Ceasefire During Ramadan. Government In Tripoli Has Said No
*The Guardian:* *Eastern Libyan forces have agreed a ceasefire during Ramadan* *All military operations across Libya have stopped in response to international appeals.* Eastern Libyan forces laying siege to the country’s capital of Tripoli have agreed on a humanitarian pause in fighting during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Ahmed al-Mismari, a spokesman for the forces of military commander Khalifa Hiftar, said at a news conference that they have stopped all military operations across Libya in response to international appeals for a humanitarian truce so authorities could focu... more »
Nevada allows marijuana stores to offer curbside pickup
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak is easing coronavirus-related restrictions on some outdoor activities and businesses starting Friday, including cannabis retailers. Sisolak’s office said Wednesday night he would allow starting May 1 retail businesses and marijuana dispensaries to offer curbside pickup, as restaurants have been doing. Other states with legal marijuana sales allow recreational cannabis shops to […] Nevada allows marijuana stores to offer curbside pickup is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Roscoe's Rascals
*“I guess if there’s one thing I can say about the 21st century, it’s that the 21st century is all flash and no substance… everything is digital, nothing but files of invisible electronic data on computers and mindless zombies on their cellular phones… it’s sad how because of the digital age, society is ultimately doomed. Nothing in the digital age is real anymore, and you know, they say celluloid film and ray tube televisions and maybe even paper might become obsolete in this century? …What’s most annoying is that nobody cares, they’ve just learned to accept the digital age and ge... more »
Newsweek: Dr. Fauci Backed Controversial Wuhan Lab with Millions of U.S. Dollars for Risky Coronavirus Research
Dr. Anthony Fauci, a member of the coronavirus task force, has been called the top physician and immunologist in the country. One poll indicates that Americans trust Fauci more than the president on the coronavirus pandemic. But just last year, the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the organization led by Dr. Fauci, funded […] The post Newsweek: Dr. Fauci Backed Controversial Wuhan Lab with Millions of U.S. Dollars for Risky Coronavirus Research appeared first on Health Nut News.
Is Starbucks Opening a Roasting Facility in China?
The announcement that Starbucks is expanding its brand in Asia proved meme-worthy.
Kentucky Parents of 7 Children Investigated for Abuse Because They did not Practice “Social Distancing” at Bank Visit
Early in March, when a homeschooling family in Kentucky returned home from running errands in town, two officials—a Child Protective Services (CPS) investigator and a law enforcement officer—were waiting, demanding to interview their children and examine them for bruises. Why did this happen? Short version: That day, mom and dad had gone to the bank with five of their children. The bank staff criticized them for bringing so many people into the building in light of COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. So the dad stood aside with the children while the mom transacted their business... more »
Congressional Republicans Move To Destroy State And Local Governments
Yesterday, the *Washington Post*'s Josh Dawsey reported on another major Trumpanzee flip-out, journalism's easiest beat. To get him to stop his psychotic daily coronavirus briefings, his advisers-- Kushner-in-law, Ronna Romney, Brad Parscale and others-- presented him, over the course of 3 days, with the results of internal polling last week that show him losing to Biden. One call on Wednesday-- with Parscale patched in from his home in Florida and McDaniel from her home in Michigan-- was designed to present grim polling data to the president to encourage him to reduce the freque... more »
Afghanistan 2021
Barring an unforeseen event or shift in policy, it seems likely that by May 2021, the United States will remove its military forces from Afghanistan. That being said, there is a vocal minority that believes the US and its NATO allies should leave a small presence of advisors behind to support “institutional development at the ministries […] The post Afghanistan 2021 appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
President Trump Oval Office Remarks About New Discoveries in Flynn Case….
There is a lot breaking today and we will have MUCH more on breaking developments which includes a release today of the additional 11 pages of information to the Flynn defense team. The release, when put together with all previously … Continue reading →
Why Are More Younger Adults Developing Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
As with many other chronic conditions, researchers have tried to pin the blame for the increase in diagnosed dementia among younger Americans on genetics, but for some researchers, the strong link between neurodegenerative diseases and dementia points to environmental exposures rather than genetics as likely culprits. The post Why Are More Younger Adults Developing Alzheimer’s and Dementia? appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Coronavirus and Infection Control: What’s Going on with Testing?
To end this lockdown, the need for accurate coronavirus testing is imperative. So why, when a renown pathologist and research scientist offers to help eliminate false positives and negatives, do the public health agencies like the WHO and the CDC ignore him? The post Coronavirus and Infection Control: What’s Going on with Testing? appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Defying Trump’s Order, Nebraska Meatpackers Strike And More Strike News
Earlier today, Trump announced that he intended to use the power of the federal government and the Defense Production Act to keep meat processing plants open throughout the United States. The move comes as massive outbreaks with hundreds of workers have hit meatpacking plants throughout the U.S. As a result, scores of meatpacking plants have closed because of outbreaks. Strikes and mass sickouts at a dozen meatpacking plants throughout the U.S. have led to the closure of additional plants. It’s unclear how Trump intends to use the Defense Production Act to force meat packing p... more »
Fla. Governor Rips Media: We’ve “Done Better” Than Completely Locked-down States
[image: fla-governor-rips-media-we-ve-done-better-than-completely-locked-down-states] The media have been throwing shade on the Sunshine State’s COVID-19 mitigation efforts, but Governor Ron DeSantis will have none of it. Fielding reporters’ questions at President Trump’s side at the White House Tuesday, DeSantis defended his Wuhan Flu approach, pointing out that Florida is doing far better than “locked down” states with draconian policies.
Pelosi Considers Universal Basic Income for Future Coronavirus Bill
[image: pelosi-considers-universal-basic-income-for-future-coronavirus-bill] With an unhappy left wing and an extremely flawed presumptive nominee, Democrats are being forced to consider increasingly radical ideas in order to keep the party together in November.
Media Give Biden a Pass on Reade Sex-assault Charge
[image: media-give-biden-a-pass-on-reade-sex-assault-charge] The leftist media have not asked Biden one question about former staffer Tara Reade’s sex-assault allegation.
Who takes advantage of others' mistakes?
*THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2020Commander-in-chief hammers Yahoo:* On Tuesday, right there in the White House, Yahoo's Hunter Walker made a mistake. President Trump was taking questions with Governor DeSantis. Dr. Birx was also present. The mistake went down like this: WALKER (4/28/20): *Mr. President, overall, South Korea has done five times more tests than the U.S. per capita. Why is that?* TRUMP: *I don’t think that’s true.* WALKER: *That is true.* You said this morning that— TRUMP: I don’t—I don’t think it’s true. WALKER: The White House said the U.S. passes South Korea on virus te... more »
Did China’s Race To World Domination Result In Covid-19 Pandemic?! As Threats Heat Up A Darker Reality Is Rising!
Justus Knight April 30, 2020 On today’s broadcast: As China continues to chance their desire for World Domination you must find yourself continually asking yourself the following questions. Did their race for supremacy result in Covid-19 or did they execute the plan intentionally? There is a war of world occurring that is showing … Continue reading Did China’s Race To World Domination Result In Covid-19 Pandemic?! As Threats Heat Up A Darker Reality Is Rising! →
Silicon Valley’s Control Virus
The tech industry’s Chinese surveillance solution to the Wuhan virus. April 30, 2020 Daniel Greenfield Daniel Greenfield, a Shillman Journalism Fellow at the Freedom Center, is an investigative journalist and writer focusing on the radical Left and Islamic terrorism. Silicon Valley was both the epicenter of one of the country’s first Wuhan Virus outbreaks, … Continue reading Silicon Valley’s Control Virus →
A World Without God
A BBC series explores the horrors of a world in which “anything is possible.” April 30, 2020 Mark Tapson Editors note: This marks the second in an ongoing series of entertainment recommendations for your consideration. In our left-dominated culture, conservatives often struggle to find high-quality movies or TV/internet shows that aren’t openly contemptuous of … Continue reading A World Without God →
Earth Day in the Year of Plague
How modern environmentalism morphed into a “black market” religion. April 30, 2020 Bruce Thornton Bruce Thornton is a Shillman Journalism Fellow at the David Horowitz Freedom Center. Last week’s Earth Day came in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. At a time of sickness, death, and an economy stunned into recession, the incoherence of … Continue reading Earth Day in the Year of Plague →
Egypt forcibly disappears two women amid coronavirus crackdown: Rights group
An undisclosed number of political activists, including Noha Kamal and Aya Kamal Hussein, as well as human rights lawyer Mohsen Bahnasy, have been arrested for criticizing the government’s handling of the coronavirus, Human Rights Watch said. Marwa Arafa, 27, and Kholoud Said, 35, disappeared last week at the hands of Egyptian security services, Human Rights … Continue reading Egypt forcibly disappears two women amid coronavirus crackdown: Rights group →
Underplayed In Media: U.K. Government TO BAN Sex Change Surgery For British Youth
April 29, 2020Brad The government of Britain will pass legislation outlawing transgender surgery for British youth. Why is it that a ground-breaking government decision such as what has occurred in the U.K. has not been covered by Canadian media? One would think this would qualify as news of interest in Canada. Oddly enough, this has … Continue reading Underplayed In Media: U.K. Government TO BAN Sex Change Surgery For British Youth →
Hidden Madness: Margaret Trudeau, Mother Of A Canadian Prime Minister
April 29, 2020Brad Just this past week, Canadian news sources published articles on a fire which occurred in the building of the ex-wife of ex-Liberal Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau. The former Margaret Sinclair is said to be in good physical condition after the event. Yet, as with all developments related to Canada’s “first family of … Continue reading Hidden Madness: Margaret Trudeau, Mother Of A Canadian Prime Minister →
Canadian Mayor IMPOSING Ramadan “Call To Prayer” On Toronto Residents
April 30, 2020Brad Mayor of Mississauga, Canada— population 828,000(2017)— has approved the traditional “call-to-prayer” which are broadcast from Islamic mosques during the 30-day period of Ramadan. Mayor Bonnie Crombie stated that this unprecedented public blast of Islamic prayer will provide “inspiration, familiarity and comfort to our city’s Muslim community during this challenging time.” Good for … Continue reading Canadian Mayor IMPOSING Ramadan “Call To Prayer” On Toronto Residents →
Johns Hopkins Gets $200,000 in Federal Funds For COVID-19 Tracker
Johns Hopkins University has been given $200,000 in federal funds to support its global COVID-19 tracker that has become the preeminent resource worldwide for tracking the spread of the coronavirus. Democratic Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Democratic Representatives Dutch Ruppersberger and John P. Sarbanes said the federal funds will be disbursed through […]
NCAA Allows Athletes to Earn Income From Third-Party Endorsements
The National Collegiate Athletic Association, or NCAA, on Wednesday announced it will allow college athletes to earn income from third-party endorsements but universities and colleges can’t pay these athletes for name, image and likeness activities. College athletes can identify themselves by sport and school but the use of conference and school logos and similar trademarks won’t […]
NYU’s Projected Spring and Summer Losses at $250 Million
New York University (NYU) lost $100 million in the spring semester and is projected to lose $150 million over the summer due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a university-wide email sent Monday, reported NYU’s student newspaper the Washington Square News. The university has also lost $60 million in housing and meal plan refunds, $4 […]
Texas State Technical College to Resume Some In-Person Classes on Monday
Texas State Technical College announced yesterday that it will resume in-person classes for some students on Monday, May 4, amid the coronavirus pandemic. These classes will resume at the college’s 10 campuses, reported the Waco Tribune-Herald, which added that the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has authorized the return of students if they are in […]
Oprah is Commencement Speaker at FB’s May 15 Virtual Graduation Ceremony
Celebrated talk show host Oprah Winfrey will serve as commencement speaker for the hundreds of thousands of college seniors who are unable to attend their graduation ceremonies due to the coronavirus-related campus shutdowns. Winfrey will deliver her address virtually at an online graduation ceremony that will be hosted by social media giant Facebook next month. […]
Howard U President Named Co-Chair of a ReOpen DC Subcommittee
Howard University President Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick has been named co-chair of a subcommittee that’s part of the newly created ReOpen DC initiative, the university said in a statement. Dr. Frederick will co-chair the Equity, Disparity Reduction, Vulnerable Populations Subcommittee which is tasked with advising on recovery efforts in communities hardest hit by the […]
U of Alaska to Furlough All Senior Administrators, Including President, Chancellors
The beleaguered University of Alaska (UA) this week said it will furlough all of its top administrators, including the institution’s president, chancellors and deans, in the upcoming fiscal year, to deal with revenue loss due to the coronavirus pandemic, reported Alaska Public Radio. UA has also furloughed 120 lower-level employees. The university is already grappling […]
Hope left her job at Flight Centre for something more 'pandemic-proof'. Three weeks later, she's on welfare
The Government's stimulus packages have been set up to get people through the COVID-19 pandemic, but how will unemployed Australians fare as we come out the other side?
'Pandemic drone' — essential coronavirus tracking tool or one step closer to a surveillance state?
If you don't feel comfortable signing up to the Government's coronavirus tracing app, then you are probably not going to like the pandemic drone.
The share market points to a recovery just around the corner
The experts don't always get it right, but the main Australian stock market index right now is much higher than it was back in March, when the shock of coronavirus hit households across the country, writes David Taylor.
We have a unique opportunity to eradicate the plague menacing our schools
Just In - 8 hours ago
Pediculus capitis may sound like a spell from a Harry Potter novel but in fact it's a stealthy enemy that the parent of every school child should fear, and now is the time to launch a nationwide attack, writes Vivienne Pearson.
Boris Johnson declares UK 'past the peak' as another 674 die from coronavirus
But the British Prime Minster urges Britons to hold firm during its strict lockdown and not "risk a second spike" of the deadly virus.
With one ventilator per 3 million people, South Sudan faces big challenges with COVID-19
With hospitals in low-income countries already having limited or no personal protective equipment, COVID-19 could be far more lethal for those in the developing world, a new report says.
Best-ever measurement of polar ice loss delivered by NASA space lasers
Just In - 8 hours ago
NASA satellites bearing advanced laser technology have recorded the most accurate picture of large scale ice sheet melting in Greenland and Antarctica to date, showing they've contributed to 14 millimetres of sea level rise in 16 years.
Government fast-tracks $350 million defence project
Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has announced shipbuilder Austal will construct six new Cape Class vessels for the Royal Australian Navy in her home state of Western Australia.
US intelligence study says COVID-19 'not man-made'
Just In - 8 hours ago
A study by US intelligence agencies pours cold water on the theory that COVID-19 is man-made but they are still exploring claims made by President Trump that it could be related to an accident at a lab in Wuhan, China.
Between the paths of Sun and moon must one choose.
157. Mist blinds the worldly eye, but the one who can observe the realities of life also beholds the flow of events. Our gates, once conquered, lead toward untold wealth. Each golden beam of sunlight is a shield against the lunar light reflected onto Earth. Between the paths of Sun and moon must one choose. The sun fills the day with miracles. The moon begets fleeting phantoms. Walk in sunlight open-eyed and your day will become a wondrous fairy tale. 278. The blade of grass rejoices in sunlight. Can it be that only the human eye turns from the light? A shield cannot long hi... more »
EU-Mexico agreement: Serious concerns for European civil society
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
30-Apr-2020 European civil society organisations are deeply concerned about the renewal of the European Union-Mexico trade agreement.
EU plans to reform Energy Charter Treaty falling short, activists say
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
30-Apr-2020 An updated European Commission proposal to reform the Energy Charter Treaty is falling short of what's needed to reinstate governments' “right to regulate” in areas like climate change, activists say.
Sustainable regulation and trade agreements for the EU-UK relationship
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
30-Apr-2020 The Trade Justice Movement has published model Sustainable Regulation and Trade Agreements for the EU-UK relationship, which have been developed in partnership with trade unions, environmental organisations and justice groups.
Coronavirus: Control over support is helping keep disabled people safe, evidence suggests
Disabled people who use direct payments to pay for support in their own homes are using this control over their care to stay safer during the coronavirus pandemic than if they were in institutions, early evidence suggests. Disability News Service (DNS) has […]
Coronavirus: Concerns over councils ‘rushing to free themselves’ from Care Act duties
Eight local authorities in England have become the first to take advantage of new emergency powers that allow them to reduce their duties under the Care Act. One of the councils – Solihull – has become the first to admit that it […]
Coronavirus: BSL-users launch mass legal action over government ‘discrimination’
More than 150 Deaf people have begun a legal class action against the UK government over its failure to provide a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter at its televised daily coronavirus briefings. They are seeking damages from the government – and a […]
‘People with chronic illness face hostility and isolation’, says pioneering report
People with chronic illness face hostility and isolation because of society’s failure to understand how their impairment affects their lives, according to the results of a ground-breaking piece of user-led research. The research concluded that the most “fundamental oppression” experienced by people […]
Ministers have sat for months on elected office report, government admits
Ministers have failed for more than a year to publish a report they commissioned into the barriers facing disabled people who want to achieve elected office. The report by two leading academics includes a series of recommendations on how to tackle and […]
Coronavirus: Disabled benefit claimants tell MPs how crisis has hit them hard
Disabled people have told MPs how they have been hit particularly hard by the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the benefits system. The Commons work and pensions committee carried out a survey of benefit claimants as part of an inquiry into […]
Coronavirus round-up: Supercharged inequalities, shielding, and wellbeing concerns
The coronavirus pandemic is “supercharging” the inequalities already faced by disabled people, according to new research by a user-led organisation. Glasgow Disability Alliance (GDA) has heard from thousands of disabled people over the last month through a survey designed to discover how […]
The Virus and the Cartels Endanger Food Supply, Which is Worse? - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat
The Virus and the Cartels Endanger Food Supply, Which is Worse? Video of The Virus and the Cartels Endanger Food Supply, Which is Worse? Live every Thursday at 9pm Eastern, 6pm Pacific - Guests — Diane Sare, LaRouche PAC Manhattan Project; Bob Baker, LaRouche PAC Farm Organizing Director; Jim Benham, National Farmers’ Union, Indiana; Mike Callicrate, Farm Organizer - In tonight’s Fireside, American farmers will provide an updated battle zone report about the impacts of the virus on the nation’s food supply. Processing plants which had been shut by the virus were the topic of an Ex... more »
To Overcome Our Civilizational Crisis, We Must Improve the Character of Our People
To Overcome Our Civilizational Crisis, We Must Improve the Character of Our People Video of To Overcome Our Civilizational Crisis, We Must Improve the Character of Our People With momentum toward solutions coming from last weekend's Schiller Institute conference, Helga Zepp LaRouche took aim at the collapsing British empire, providing a sharp battle plan to bring into being the New Paradigm for civilization. Among the points she hit are: *****On the global food crisis, she said President Trump made the right decision to use the Defense Production Act to keep meat-packing plants ... more »
How Will The Free Market Save The Most Challenging Students
Yesterday, Debbie Meyer put up a post at Project Forever Free that, unfortunately, does not strain the limits of credulity. It's about her journey as a parent and advocate, about the struggle to get her child the educational services that he's entitled to, and her subsequent work in helping other parents learn how to do the same. Struggles between parents of students with special needs and the public school system are all too common. And yes, sometimes the parents want things that are simply not realistic and yes, the published versions of these battles are often missing critical in... more »
Tech Issues - Live May 1
Hi, friends. There have been behind the scenes tech issues at our platform provider - we're still here! We'll have fresh content on Friday am. Thanks. Stay well. Stay sane. KIM
Companies, groups, churches push for lower California cannabis taxes
A coalition of marijuana companies, churches and advocacy groups is asking California Gov. Gavin Newsom for a temporary cut in the state’s hefty MJ taxes. The group that includes the California State Conference of the NAACP, Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches and the industry group Southern California Coalition warned in a letter to the governor that […] Companies, groups, churches push for lower California cannabis taxes is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Kevin Hassett: Current Unemployment Rate Estimated “Around 19 Percent”…
Amid another troubling week for initial unemployment claims showing 3.8 million workers filing for financial assistance President Trump’s Senior Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett appears on Fox News to discuss the status of the economic shut-down. Hassett notes his current estimate … Continue reading →
President Trump Meets With New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy – Video…
Earlier today President Trump hosted New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy in the Oval Office to discuss the latest COVID-19 mitigation efforts. President Trump and Governor Murphy take questions from the press pool: . The Department of Labor released their weekly … Continue reading →
Food Crisis Coming - Should We Blame Coronavirus?
Food industry leaders are warning that a huge food crisis is coming, with slaughterhouses closing across the country and the food supply chain badly damaged. Politicians will blame this coming crisis on the coronavirus, but their unprecedented "lockdown" policies have disrupted every aspect of the economy. Plus - now the World Health Organization is holding Sweden up as a model on how to handle the coronavirus? Flip flop? Watch today's Liberty Report:
American Farmer Warns of Food Shortages as US Imports Beef from Namibia
Ranchers are being forced to euthanize harvest-ready cattle because of employee absenteeism at processing plants. The absenteeism is the result of the government's stay-at-home campaigns. Meanwhile, lower quality meat is being shipped in from Namibia and other overseas locations.
Exercise Cygnus: UK Gov’t Response Was Modified Before COVID-19 Event
When one thinks of the NHS, intensive care is at the heart of most people’s perceptions of it. Yet the decline in the number of ICU beds over the last 30 years is so counterintuitive that it’s as if some monster deus ex machina has intervened and decided not only that the general numbers of hospital beds are of little import, but that intensive care beds are even more expendable. But whatever the case, in the event of a mass epidemic, the consequences of ICU bed shortages were indeed grim prior to 2020.
SSTs Flat Start 2020 March Update
The best context for understanding decadal temperature changes comes from the world’s sea surface temperatures (SST), for several reasons: The ocean covers 71% of the globe and drives average temperatures; SSTs have a constant water content, (unlike air temperatures), so give a better reading of heat content variations; A major El Nino was the dominant […]
Liberation from Lockdown Now
I was interviewed last week by Juliette Sellgren, a 17-year old in northern Virginia who asked good questions and showed that she already understood what a public good is. Her podcast is titled “Juliette’s Uncommon Knowledge.” She’s an impressive young lady and we had a nice talk after the interview about her college and career […] The post Liberation from Lockdown Now appeared first on Econlib.
New York Times Reporters Don’t Understand Incentives
In a New York Times news item this morning that has since been changed, the reporters state: Another 3.8 million U.S. workers filed jobless claims last week, despite trillions of dollars in stimulus spending. Despite? No. I would bet that about half or more of the 3.8 million filed jobless claims because of the […] The post New York Times Reporters Don’t Understand Incentives appeared first on Econlib.
President Trump Says China Wants Him To Lose His Bid For Re-Election
*Reuters:* *Exclusive: Trump says China wants him to lose his bid for re-election* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he believes China’s handling of the coronavirus is proof that Beijing “will do anything they can” to make him lose his re-election bid in November. In an interview with Reuters in the Oval Office, Trump talked tough on China and said he was looking at different options in terms of consequences for Beijing over the virus. “I can do a lot,” he said. Trump has been heaping blame on China for a global pandemic that has killed at least 60,... more »
A McLaren sports car versus an F-35?
I was amused to discover this video clip from the British TV program Top Gear. In it, a McLaren Speedtail sports car is pitted against one of Britain's STOVL F-35B strike aircraft. It's a lot of fun. Boys and their toys indeed . . . Peter
2:00PM Water Cooler 4/30/2020
Today's Water Cooler: #COVID19 stats, Justin Amash, Biden and Tara Reade, Sanders delegates, re-opening DC, "liberty" and public health, manufacturing, recession, fungal research, plague ships, Animal Crossing slashes, interest rates, #COVID19 strike map, A Letter from Henry David Thoreau
Activists demand an FBI probe after a ‘crooked judge’ removes a progressive challenger from the primary ballot
In a decision last Tuesday, the less-than-honorable State Supreme Court Judge Dennis Ward, ruled that the Democratic Designating Petitions of Emin Eddie Egriu filed by this campaign were invalid due to a technical error on the cover sheet of the
Trump’s Voter “Enthusiasm Gap” Advantage Over Biden Is Now 19 Percent
[image: trump-s-voter-enthusiasm-gap-advantage-over-biden-is-now-19-percent] The lack of enthusiasm for Biden's candidacy bodes ill not only for the general election, but for the Democrat National Convention as well.
Economics, a San Francisco Treat?
[image: economics-a-san-francisco-treat] If politicians in San Francisco really want to help their citizens, they may want to brush up on basic economics. That would be a treat.
"The Secret to Courage"
*"The Secret to Courage"* by George Washington "There is a real misunderstanding of what it means to be courageous. In America, courage is often thought of as a testosterone-driven toughness. There’s nothing the matter with testosterone. Masculinity is a great thing. But many American men secretly fear that they don’t have sufficient testosterone to really be brave when the chips are down. Even those of us who think of ourselves as brave men usually only act like that when we know it is within the bounds of safety, within the limits of what we can handle. We might jump into a bar r... more »
"The Opinion..."
“The opinion which other people have of you is their problem, not yours.” - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Jim Jordan Discusses Newly Release FBI Documents in Case Against Michael Flynn…
Jim Jordan appears on Fox News to discuss the unsealed documents released yesterday showing the FBI “small group” framing a case against former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. Rep. Jordan rightly puts the recent release into context by asking why … Continue reading →
Urgent – Self-sufficiency for the average family
This is one of the few — if not the only time — on this blog that I will ever mention this. One of my hobbies is to learn more about being self-sufficient. Several of our people have posted helpful information here at different times. Information channels are easy to find on internet but what would those people recommend as a library if the internet went down? One family group that I follow is called Living Traditions Homestead. This is a very recent video that is about 20 minutes long. Some of it is interesting, some is common sense (for … Continue reading →
The Inherent Limitations of a Global Ceasefire
What will make a global ceasefire a success? After igniting Albert Pike’s Satanic WW3 with Iran, limited nuclear war, an “Alien” Invasion is staged with the arrival of the fallen angels cast out of heaven. I think it will be a success. – The Inherent Limitations of a Global Ceasefire by WILL DAVIES, https://www.telegraph.co.uk/, 30 …
United States Reaffirms Its Support for the UN Secretary-General’s Call for a Global Ceasefire
Momentum building for the global ceasefire initiative. But I think war with Iran ie. Greater Middle East war will start first before the Covenant of 7 years is agreed. The current time period for ceasefire appears to be set at 3 months. Things are fluid and may change at a moment notice. – United States …
Amazon, Walmart, FedEx Workers Plan Walkout On Friday
The Friday demonstrations will also request protective and cleaning equipment and full disclosure on the number of infected cases in company facilities. The protest would result in employees of the listed businesses calling in sick from work or stepping out during their lunch break. At the same time, some union members will reportedly join workers outside warehouses and storefronts in support of the strikes. "We are acting in conjunction with workers at Amazon, Target, Instacart, and other companies for International Worker's Day [May 1] to show solidarity with other essential wo... more »
Could New Jersey Solve The Local News Crisis?
Americans, generally speaking at least, think it is right and good that they and their neighbors have access to books. And magazines and newspapers. And internet access when you need it. And places to sit and read. And a trusted source you can call when you have a question you can’t figure out the answer to. These things cost money, and it’s unlikely the magic of the marketplace will find a way to make all of them universally accessible. So people in nearly every community nationwide have funded and supported these things called libraries. In many places, those libraries are funde... more »
Trump Administration Spreading The Pandemic With Air Deportation Flights
Washington, DC ― New analysis from the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) shows that Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) likely has carried out at least 232 deportation flights to Latin American and Caribbean countries since February 3, 2020, just after the Trump administration declared a public health emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By examining flight data for known ICE Air contractors taking off from airports near ICE detention facilities, with destinations frequently used for deportations, CEPR is able to provide estimates of the numbers of deporta... more »
These ‘Are The Good Times — Compared To What’s Coming Next”
Empires fall a little bit at a time and then all at once. Over the last two decades, America has proven itself to be well along on that journey. The coronavirus pandemic has simply pushed our nation further along that downward spiral. Ultimately, the pandemic has further exposed and exacerbated — for those still somehow in denial about the decades-long reality of America as a decaying empire — deep political, social, economic, cultural and other societal problems. The country's infrastructure is rotting. Trump presides over a plutocratic, corrupt, cruel, authoritarian, pathologi... more »
Film Review: ‘Planet Of Humans’ Misplaces The Blame On Population Growth
This is a very effective but flawed film, which already has been seen on YouTube by 2.5 million when I saw it on April 26. To sum up my review, it combines a very welcome biting critique of “green” capital-driven renewable energy creation and big capital funding/influence on the agendas of major U.S. environmental groups with a reactionary message calling human population growth the driver of an unsustainable planet. The film’s conclusion is that there is a “human presence far beyond sustainability”. It argues that scientists all agree, at least the ones interviewed, that overpopu... more »
Is This Pavarotti’s Granddaughter Singing ‘Nessun Dorma’?
Sislena Caparrosa sure can sing, but is she related to the famous tenor?
NYC Subway Will Halt Overnight Service Due to Coronavirus
The famously 24-hour train service will be shut down every day at 1 a.m. so trains and stations can be disenfected.
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. - Maxwell Smith, Ross Upshur and James Downar warn us against mistaking a temporarily flattened curve for a final victory over the spread of COVID-19. - Leilani Farha questions how it's possible for people to help fight the coronavirus by staying at home when they don't have a secure home to begin with. And Duncan Cameron suggests that we can provide needed community housing by repurposing spaces which no longer work for retail businesses. - George Monbiot argues that we shouldn't be bailing out the fossil fuel sector (including airlines a... more »
Canopy’s ‘new vision’ pivots strategy from ‘first’ to ‘best’ in cannabis markets
One of the world’s top cannabis companies is changing gears. After years of striking deals in unproven markets around the world, the new CEO of Smiths Falls, Ontario-based Canopy Growth is refocusing the company. “For a long time Canopy has prioritized doing things first, but going forward we’ll be focused on doing things the best […] Canopy’s ‘new vision’ pivots strategy from ‘first’ to ‘best’ in cannabis markets is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Biden Would Make the U.S. Dependent on Foreign Oil Again
Former Vice President Joe Biden promised to stop issuing leases for oil and natural gas drilling on federal lands and… The post Biden Would Make the U.S. Dependent on Foreign Oil Again appeared first on IER.
"Beginning With A Line From Neruda"
*"Beginning With A Line From Neruda"* "Puedo escribir versos mas tristes esta noche." ("Tonight I can write sadder verses.") - Neruda "Because the moon has disappeared from grief. Because the children weep for their parents. Because memories are "whitewashed" and stolen. Because words have lost their meaning. Because I have lived through this before. Because, I assure you, this does not end well. Neither Nature nor Nurture can save us. Because we have murdered Nature. Because we are peasants in a land of thieves. Because we are beyond consolation. Because beauty is sold into whoredom. B... more »
China virus reinfection probably isn't a problem
A new study out of South Korea has concluded that the reason that people who've had the virus test as positive after they recover is because the test for the virus will show a positive result if fragments of the virus, incapable of causing disease, linger in the patients body. This is great news since it means that over time we will develop herd immunity; enough people are immune to the disease that it won't spread. This is also a good reason to reopen society for the young and healthy; where young is <60 .="" p=""> We already know that people under 60 without preexisting conditions ... more »
Illinois delays awarding 75 recreational marijuana licenses
Illinois will postpone the allocation of 75 additional business licenses for adult-use cannabis stores because of the coronavirus emergency, meaning existing operators will remain in command of the fast-growing market for the time being. The delay beyond the original May 1 award date was expected because Illinois’ governor issued a modified stay-at-home order that begins May […] Illinois delays awarding 75 recreational marijuana licenses is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Hope for Free Speech – The World Rallies to Support Brian Rose’s New Censorship Free Streaming Platform
*Phillip Schneider* - People have no idea how much their information is censored, but when they see what's happening they rally.
An example of a leftist: Professor Brittney Cooper edition
She's a tenured female Black professor at Rutgers and she's telling the world that no matter how vile her comments are her job is secure; she's got tenure. Unlike the millions of Americans she defamed who work at real jobs which they can lose in an instant if they were to spread hate on the Internet. She blamed Trump and all of us who voted for him for Blacks dying at a disproportionate rate to whites due to the China virus. She apparently doesn't mind that the reason there's a pandemic is that the Chinese Communist government lied. Nor does she apparently mind that poor Blacks ar... more »
Stray mother cat brings her ailing kitten to the emergency, the medics help them
Recently, photos taken at one Istanbul hospital’s emergency room made a round on social media. The snaps that were shared by Merve Özcan on Twitter show a mother cat bringing her sick kitten to the human hospital. The paramedics can be seen surrounding the poor mama cat and petting her. Luckily, the Turkish people are known for their love and respect for stray animals and they provided the cats with the necessary help. The kitten is now fine and no CAT scans were required. Shared by thousands of people on Turkish social media and liked by more than 82k people on Reddit, the story ... more »
"Facing Lions, Slings, and Arrows in the Valley"
*"Facing Lions, Slings, and Arrows in the Valley"* Week 7 of the Quarantine By Bill Bonner CALCHAQUI VALLEY, ARGENTINA – "“A [mountain] lion was wandering around your house last night,” said Inez. Inez is a charming and attractive woman of about 50 – and a grandmother – who comes over from the village. “How do you know?” “I saw the tracks.” “But you don’t have to worry about them,” Inez continued. “Lions are cowards. They don’t attack humans.” “Well, that’s good to know,” said Elizabeth. *Slings and Arrows: *Meanwhile, today, we’re going to do something different, something almost ... more »
Not a bioweapon but is the China flu due to communist carelessness?
In communist societies the environment and safety always rank last; what matters is ensuring that the unelected tyrants who run the country look good. That's why Chernobyl was in the Soviet Union; they didn't bother spending money on safety because that didn't help the rulers look good. That's why the air in Beijing is literally toxic; the rulers can avoid it. Years ago the State Department warned that the Chinese weren't really doing a good job at enforcing biological containment protocols at a Chinese lab near the Wuhan market where the China virus allegedly started. That may in ... more »
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