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The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Developing Countries
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
AMSTERDAM/ROME, Apr 01 (IPS) - Part 1 – Addressing the Short Term Aspects What is likely to be the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on developing economies? It is difficult to make predictions, because much will depend on the spread of the disease, especially in Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East, and the measures various Governments will take in the coming weeks and months. Read the full story, “The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Developing Countries”, on globalissues.org →
In memory of Martin Khor
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
NEW YORK, Apr 01 (IPS) - Martin Khor, a former Director of Third World Network who was a regular contributor of opinion editorials to IPS over several years passed away In Penang on 1 April. Read the full story, “In memory of Martin Khor”, on globalissues.org →
This Day In Iraqi History - Apr 1
1941 PM Hashemi deposed in Golden Square officers coup after he tried to remove them Regent escaped to Anbar with help of US Nuri al-Said and other pro-UK politicians fled Iraq Golden Square officers immediately thought UK ws plotting against them (Musings On Iraq interview with Prof Boich World War II In Iraq and Syria) (Musings On Iraq article on 1941 coup) (Musings On Iraq book review of *Persian Gulf Command, A History of the Second World War In Iran and Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq book review of *Rashid Ali al-Gailani, The National Movement in Iraq 1939-1941*) (Musings On Iraq boo... more »
3000 to 1: Pretty good odds and why you shouldn't panic vis a vis coronavirus
If someone offered you a lottery ticket that the odds were 3000 to 1 that you'd win you'd buy it right? Well that's how to look at the new higher death numbers that President Trump's task force is talking about. They're saying that due to the mitigation efforts, shelter in place etc, instead of a million Americans dying we may see between 100K and 200K deaths. Given that there are 330,000,0000 Americans that means that your odds of dying are between 1 in 3000 and 1 in 1650. Hardly any reason to panic. What people are forgetting is that lots of people die in America every year any... more »
Wimbledon Canceled for 1st Time Since WWII Because of Coronavirus
Wimbledon was scheduled to be played on the club's grass courts on the outskirts of London from June 29 to July 12.
LHC Unveils New Hugs Boson - Embraces Supersymmetry With It
Supersymmetry proponents, who have been inconsolable since the MERCURY and DVDMS experiments of the Large Halidone Collider (LHC) began eliminating most of the places where shadow particles of real physics could be hidden in 2012, rejoiced today when the LHC announced a new particle had been discovered after sorting through eleventy gazillion inverse femtobarns of signals. read more
Woman Who Fed Her Husband Fish-tank Cleaner Was Democrat Donor, Had Serious Health, Financial Troubles
[image: woman-who-fed-her-husband-fish-tank-cleaner-was-democrat-donor-had-serious-health-financial-troubles] The woman who gave her husband fish-tank cleaner as a protective measure against the Chinese Virus, then blamed President Trump after the man died, is a pro-abortion Democrat who has financial problems and myriad health issues and considered dumping her husband eight years ago.
Stay the f**k at home
For a good laugh. Explicit video. Thanks to Laurel for this video The post Stay the f**k at home appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Dallas breaks several rainfall records
All-time record: So far this year Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has received 15.63” of rain. The previous record of 15.15” inches was set in 1990. All-time record: March 2020 had 19 days with measurable rainfall, setting an all-time record for days with consecutive rainfall. March 12-22, it rained 11 straight days. 2nd wettest March ... Read more Dallas breaks several rainfall records The post Dallas breaks several rainfall records appeared first on Ice Age Now.
8 Paleo Foods Rich in Vitamin D
What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin”. It is a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning it requires fat for absorption. While this micronutrient is essential to health, there are very few foods that naturally contain optimal levels of vitamin D. This is why it is often found in fortified foods and supplements. … Continue reading "8 Paleo Foods Rich in Vitamin D" The post 8 Paleo Foods Rich in Vitamin D appeared first on TDW.
Why Zinc is Key to Immune Function
What is zinc? Zinc is an essential trace mineral meaning the body cannot make it on its own. Therefore, this mineral must be obtained through food and supplements. Zinc is the second most abundant trace mineral found in the human body. It is found in every cell and involved numerous cellular reactions. What are the … Continue reading "Why Zinc is Key to Immune Function" The post Why Zinc is Key to Immune Function appeared first on TDW.
Zimbabwe's white farmers angered by ‘racist' edict
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
01-Apr-2020 The group, representing nearly 4,500 dispossessed commercial farmers, said the new regulations only affect ‘'indigenous'' farmers and foreigners protected by Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs).
Miner South32 files request for arbitration in Colombia royalty dispute
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
01-Apr-2020 Mining company South32 has filed a request for arbitration at the World Bank over a dispute with Colombia concerning royalty payments from its majority-owned Cerro Matoso ferronickel mine:
Wimbledon cancelled for first time since World War II due to coronavirus pandemic
Just In - 11 hours ago
Wimbledon will not take place for the first time in over 85 years, with The All England Club calling off The Championships for this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
'Nobody knows what's going to happen': New York Governor says the worst is yet to come
Just In - 11 hours ago
New York's Governor says the "top of the curve" in the state is still another month away, Australia confirms two more deaths as it passes 5,000 confirmed cases and the CSIRO starts trials for two potential vaccines.
Photosynthesis Does NOT Threaten Earth
Guest post by Just Beau This post will: Salute free speech Place climate alarm in fair context, international socialism Explain alarm is not respectful of photosynthesis, nor honest science Reflect on disinformation Because climate alarm is born of politics, it is apt to begin with a campaign update. Campaign 2020: During TV coverage prior to […]
Covid "Pandemic" Brought to You by WHO Pandemic Definition Change- Numbers of Dead Too Low?
* Long time readers here may recall that just prior to the "swine flu pandemic" the World Health Organization changed their definition of pandemic. This change in definition that took place more then a decade ago, made it possible for the WHO to label the Swine Flu of '09 a pandemic. It wasn't. This change also made it possible for them to claim Covid is a pandemic as well. So far it's looking much like the swine flu pandemic, which didn't manifest and might explain why it's being claimed the numbers of dead are too low. We'll get to that in the second part of this report* *First the... more »
Economic collapse, massive stimulus and massive debt (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 517. More The post Economic collapse, massive stimulus and massive debt (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Brazilian government denies coronavirus severity
Brazilian Intelligence Agency predicts 5,000 deaths in 15 days and government remains inert More The post Brazilian government denies coronavirus severity appeared first on The Duran.
Trump & Putin join forces to SMASH Saudi Prince MbS (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 516. More The post Trump & Putin join forces to SMASH Saudi Prince MbS (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Trumbo – a great movie about a dark time in America
Earlier in the week, I was watching the excellent movie called “Trumbo” about the black-listed screenwriter Dalton Trumbo starring Bryan Cranston and an excellent cast such as Helen Mirren, Diane Lane, Elle Fanning and John Goodman to name a few. … Continue reading →
Polluting Industries Cash In On COVID-19, Add To Climate Crisis
Airlines, farmers and plastic bag makers look for relief amid the pandemic. But the coal industry, and wind and solar energy concerns, lose out in the relief bill. With the attention of lawmakers and government agencies focused on the global coronavirus pandemic, polluting industries have seized on the opportunity to advance their own interests.
Corporate Media Silent On New Accusation Of Sexual Assault By Joe Biden
The media is not covering a new sexual assault allegation against former Vice President Joe Biden from a woman named Tara Reade, who says she has been trying to share her story since 1993 when it allegedly happened. Reade's allegation comes in the midst of Biden’s surging presidential campaign and is consistent with other stories women have shared about their discomfort with the way Biden has touched them.
Pentagon Asks To Keep Future Spending Secret
The Department of Defense is quietly asking Congress to rescind the requirement to produce an unclassified version of the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) database. Preparation of the unclassified FYDP, which provides estimates of defense spending for the next five years, has been required by law since 1989 (10 USC 221) and has become an integral part of the defense budget process. But the Pentagon said that it should no longer have to offer such information in an unclassified format, according to a DoD legislative proposal for the pending FY 2021 national defense authorization a... more »
US Is Losing World Superpower Status Over Failures On COVID-19
The US may be reaching its “Chernobyl moment” as it fails to lead in combating the coronavirus epidemic. As with the nuclear accident in the Soviet Union in 1986, a cataclysm is exposing systemic failings that have already weakened US hegemony in the world. Whatever the outcome of the pandemic, nobody is today looking to Washington for a solution to the crisis. The fall in US influence was visible this week at virtual meetings of world leaders where the main US diplomatic effort was devoted to an abortive attempt to persuade the others to sign a statement referring to the “Wuhan vir... more »
This Is Not A War: Pandemic Presents Opportunity To Rebuild A Sense Of Common Good
Just as previous wars on poverty, drugs & terrorism, a new ‘war on COVID-19’ is doomed to failure if a similar militaristic approach is used. We can only win if we restore the common good ruined by decades of neoliberal policies. When speaking about the current coronavirus pandemic and a concerted response to it, we should say unequivocally: “This is not a war.” It’s true that this will directly contradict the stance of many world leaders, who have declared a war on the virus. But by denying the necessity of a militaristic framing, we don’t turn a blind eye to how critical the situa... more »
St. Louis Fed Warns 32.1 Percent Unemployment Possible By End Of June
As state and local governments implement social-distancing measures to suppress and contain the spread of COVID-19, many businesses are faced with a large decrease in sales and revenue. This slowdown of economic activity could inevitably lead to solvency and liquidity problems that result in workers being laid off. This negative shock does not equally affect all businesses, sectors or occupations. Many workers in professional services, for example, are able to work from home and continue their activities with minimal disruption. Others—who work in occupations that involve direct phy... more »
New York Mobilizes Rikers Island Prisoners To Dig Mass Graves for Coronavirus Victims
Rikers Island itself is on the verge of near collapse, over 300 inmates and staff have tested positive and human rights campaigners warn conditions in the notorious prison are dire. The post New York Mobilizes Rikers Island Prisoners To Dig Mass Graves for Coronavirus Victims appeared first on MintPress News.
Canadian cannabis firm James E. Wagner Cultivation seeks creditor protection
Financially distressed cannabis cultivator James E. Wagner Cultivation Corp. (JWC) announced Wednesday it will undergo a “consensual restructuring” and seek creditor protection in a deal with cannabis industry lender Trichome Financial Corp. The deal will see Trichome provide JWC with a debtor-in-possession loan of up to 4 million Canadian dollars ($2.8 million) during the restructuring. […] Canadian cannabis firm James E. Wagner Cultivation seeks creditor protection is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Trying to Open the Flow
A key in determining whether an export license is needed from the Department of Commerce is finding out if the item you intend to export has a specific Export Control Classification Number (ECCN). ECCNs are five character alpha-numeric designations used on the Commerce Control List (CCL) to identify dual-use items for export control purposes. An […] The post Trying to Open the Flow appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Does the Church Belong to Caesar?
[image: undefined] I'm not sure which is more sad, that American pastors are being arrested for having public worship services or that most Christians seem to be perfectly fine with that travesty. While I always assumed the American “church” would fold at the first sign of persecution, it turns out that many have folded far easier than that. They didn't have to be beaten, shot, or tortured; they merely had to be commanded by the government to stop meeting; and most squeamishly complied. The First Amendment has been discarded as nothing more than a quaint footnote to a bygone era.... more »
BREAKING: All the president's monologues!
*WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2020Plus, the press corps' walking dead:* Yesterday, our long day's journey into brain cell death lasted well over two hours. It represents a new advance in our nation's unfolding experiment with North Korean TV. Under this model, Dear Leader will eventually be on every screen, twenty-four hours each day. We're now up to two hours plus. This raises a basic question: How can so much time get filled? Simple! During yesterday's long day's journey, Commander Donald J. Trump performed all the president's monologues. Some were even performed more than once, but ver... more »
Graphic Video Shows Cop Nearly Shoot Fellow Officer While Killing a Suspect
[image: shooting]While responding to a call of a man causing a disturbance, a police officer opened fire, killing that man and nearly shooting his fellow officer in the process.
Getting Shit Done For the People-- A Guest Post By Montana Rep Tom Winter
During times of crisis we need our leaders to show up and fight for us. Not for corporations. Not for the powerful. For us, the people. Right now we are in the midst of a crisis far greater than any other we have seen in our lifetimes. Where are our leaders that are fighting for us? A number of governors and mayors are stepping up to the task to fill the void that the vacuum of federal leadership has left us. What do they all have in common? Not party identification. But rather a shared belief that nothing comes ahead of the health and safety of the citizens under their charge. Tr... more »
No Trend In Arctic Sea Ice
There has been no trend in Arctic sea ice extent since the start of MASIE records in 2006. NOAA/G02186/masie_4km_allyears_extent_sqkm.csv
Leiter-Caplan Capitalism vs. Socialism Debate Video
Here’s full video for the last public debate I’ll be doing for a long while. See here, here, and here for further discussion. Update: On his blog, Leiter writes: My point–which alas Professor Caplan steadfastly ignored–is that a serious discussion of the merits of capitalism or socialism should not be based on the bad behavior […] The post Leiter-Caplan Capitalism vs. Socialism Debate Video appeared first on Econlib.
The True CPI Just Jumped
I recently voiced fear of coming inflation. Yet on reflection, high inflation is already here. While measured inflation remains low, I’ve been arguing for years that CPI bias heavily distorts official measures. My point has always been that official measures of inflation are too high, because official measures fail to properly account for rising quality […] The post The True CPI Just Jumped appeared first on Econlib.
A Purpose Driven Life
*Diverse* salutes Dr. Curtis L. Ivery, recipient of the 2020 *Diverse* Champions Award.
Managing a Disaster
[image: managing-a-disaster] Many of the problems associated with a disaster would be eliminated if people’s buying behavior were the same as it was before the disaster.
The Great Powers In International Relations (II)
Part I History Historically, a time of the GP started in the 18th century when five European strongest states (the United Kingdom, France, Prussia, the Habsburg Monarchy and Russia) were competing against one another. Until the WWI the GP club was exclusively reserved for the European states[i] while after 1918 […]
US military preparing to withdraw from oldest base in Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The spokesman for the Iraqi Joint Operations Command, Major General Tahsin al-Khafaj, revealed in an interview on Wednesday that the U.S. military is preparing to withdraw from one of the oldest bases inside the country. In an interview with Sputnik Arabic, Al-Khafaji said that the Iraqi forces will receive the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish warship attacks Libyan Army after shooting down aircraft
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – The Libyan National Army announced on Wednesday that their forces were attacked by a Turkish warship that was targeting the Al-Ajailat area, west of the capital, Tripoli. According to the spokesman for the General Command of the Libyan Army, Major General Ahmed Al-Mismari, “a Turkish warship has launched rockets from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Navy sinks enemy submarines off Syrian coast in latest exercises
Black Sea Fleet frigates held drills in the Mediterranean to detect and eliminate a notional enemy’s submarine, the Fleet’s press office reported on Wednesday. gorovich, Admiral Makarov and Admiral Essen held drills in the Mediterranean Sea to search for and destroy a notional enemy’s submarine. The frigates’ crews are currently accomplishing missions as part of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Militant group executes Syrian civilian for espionage in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 P.M.) – A militant faction executed a Syrian civilian in the Idlib Governorate this week for allegedly spying on behalf of the Syrian government. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), the jihadist group, Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), carried out the execution a Syrian man by firing squad inside the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Several NATO countries withdraw troops from Iraq: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 P.M.) – With the withdrawal of the U.S. Armed Forces from several bases in Iraq, a number of NATO nations have followed suit, the spokesperson for the Iraqi Joint Operations revealed in a recent interview. Over the past days, the international coalition mission withdrew from several strategic military-security sites, including the K-1 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel attacks Palestinians as they fight COVID-19
Israeli occupation forces continue to attack Palestinian communities as they struggle to hold back the threat from the coronavirus pandemic.
"Palestine" and other non-coronavirus musings for April fool’s day 2020
Part One: *Jeremy* *Corbyn* “Under his dull, dismal leadership, Labour has become a byword for animus against Jews and every strain of conspiracy theory that proceeds therefrom.” So says Stephen Daisley “Every Labour MP returned in December, every Labour activist who knocked on doors or delivered leaflets, knowingly tried to elect an antisemitic government out of sentimentality and tribalism.” This taints the whole lot of them as far as I’m concerned. Including Hilary Benn, Yvette Cooper, Liz Kendall, Uncle Tom Cobley and all. Might as well throw in the contenders for the l... more »
COVID-19 as a threat to our constitutional republic
Hot Air points out the real danger of the authorities getting carried away in the panic over the coronavirus pandemic, and exercising authority that isn't rightfully theirs. Is it just me, or are any of you starting to feel distinctly uneasy? Look, I understand the rationale behind these orders. Elected officials believe that the virus could still wipe us out ... They’re making rules on the fly and doing whatever they can think of to show us that they’re working overtime to keep us safe. But at the same time, the image of police rousting out citizens for the act of throwing a fris... more »
’60 Minutes’ – Swine Flu 1976 Vaccine Warning
By Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. I thought some of you kids ought to see what journalists once did for a living before Pharma bought the Media. Google recently signed a $700 million deal with GlaxoSmithKline, the world’s 2nd biggest vaccine maker. Google has its own vaccine companies working on developing a universal flu vaccines and […] The post ’60 Minutes’ – Swine Flu 1976 Vaccine Warning appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Israel Confiscates Tents Designated For Clinic In The West Bank
Northern Jordan Valley – This morning, Thursday, 26 March 2020, at around 7:30 am, officials from Israel’s Civil Administration in the West Bank arrived with a military jeep escort, a bulldozer and two flatbed trucks with cranes at the Palestinian community of Khirbet Ibziq in the northern Jordan Valley. They confiscated poles and sheeting that were meant […]
Monsanto To Pay $39 M In Roundup False Ad Class Settlement
Monsanto has settled claims in a proposed class action alleging that it falsely advertised that the active ingredient in Roundup Weed & Grass Killer only affects plants with a $39.5 million deal that includes changing the labels on its products, Law360 reported Saturday. The proposed class, led by named plaintiff Lisa Jones, asked a Missouri federal court on Monday to approve the deal, saying the fund, none of which will revert to Monsanto if money is left over, represents a fair settlement that will benefit not only the plaintiffs in this case, but also the general public by changin... more »
US Judges Stop States From Curbing Abortions During Coronavirus Crisis
Federal judges on Monday blocked officials in Texas, Ohio and Alabama from banning most abortions in those states as part of their orders to postpone surgeries and other procedures deemed not medically necessary during the coronavirus crisis. The rulings came in a series of legal actions aimed at blocking steps by various Republican-led states cracking down on abortion during the pandemic. The first of the decisions involved Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s announcement last week that abortion providers were covered by a state order that required postponement of non-urgent medical... more »
More Than 400,000 Demand Congress Freeze All Rent, Mortgage, And Utility Payments
More than 400,000 people have signed a petition calling on Congress to freeze all rent, mortgage, and utility payments nationwide in order to prevent a looming "housing catastrophe" as millions of Americans head into April jobless and unsure whether they will be able to afford their bills. "Millions are wondering how they'll pay their rent or mortgage by tomorrow," said Justin Ruben, co-director of ParentsTogether Action, which organized the petition. "We need additional emergency action suspending rent, mortgage and utility payments for the duration of this crisis." On Tuesday, Par... more »
Call To Action For The US Transition Movement
We are living in a Transition Moment. To those of us who are resilience-minded, this shock to our globalized economy and society, and its ripples in our local communities, did not come as a surprise. We may not have known what form it would take, but we knew it was coming. We have been preparing for years, and now is a time when the skills, the processes, and most of all, the stories and spirit of the Transition Movement and the many other community resilience-building efforts are so needed. Our focus on positive and practical solutions and our vision of a future that is simpler, ye... more »
Why Women Will Prove More Vulnerable Than Men In This Pandemic Moment Of Economic Crisis
Before I found myself “sheltering in place,” this article was to be about women’s actions around the world to mark March 8th, International Women’s Day. From Pakistan to Chile, women in their millions filled the streets, demanding that we be able to control our bodies and our lives. Women came out in Iraq and Kyrgyzstan, Turkey and Peru, the Philippines and Malaysia. In some places, they risked beatings by masked men. In others, they demanded an end to femicide -- the millennia-old reality that women in this world are murdered daily simply because they are women. This year’s celebra... more »
Western Ukraine gets boost from EBRD and EU loan and trade agreement
After life in the magpie media finally quieted down over western Ukraine, the EU and EBRD didn’t waste any time jumping in to set up a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA) between the European Union (EU) and Ukraine. According to EBRD’s press release, not only is EBRD working on this $7.5 million to JSC Joint Stock Bank “Lviv”; but, they have millions invested as loans in women, waste, urban renewal, reconstruction, and redevelopment there. But that is something that is not noteworthy to MSM since it doesn’t involve denigrating or impeaching Donald Trump. Trump contin... more »
The CoronaSphere Lounge Episode 12: The Case for Masks
Bill Whittle Mar 31, 2020 ~Contrary to what we’ve been told, masks ARE important and EVERYONE should be wearing them when going outside of their homes. HEA
Refrigeration Trucks Arrive to Hold Bodies as Prisoners Start Digging Mass Graves in New York
[image: mass graves]Prisoners in New York are being offered $6 per hour and protective gear to begin digging mass graves in preparation for an influx of dead bodies.
After Citizens Refused to Obey, Sheriff Reverses Decision to Close Gun Stores
[image: gun stores]After gun shops refused to close and multiple lawsuits for violating the Second Amendment were waged against the LA sheriff, he reversed his order to close gun stores.
What Is the Satiating Diet Meal Plan and Can It Help You Lose Weight?
https://www.prevention.com/weight-loss/diets/a27893348/what-is-the-satiating-diet/
Coronavirus testing is ramping up. Here are the new tests and how they work.
https://www.google.co.jp/amp/s/www.livescience.com/amp/coronavirus-tests-available.html
Clinical trial norms may be eased for developing coronavirus vaccine
https://wap.business-standard.com/article/companies/clinical-trial-norms-may-be-eased-for-developing-covid-19-vaccine-120033101750_1.html
AbbVie’s HIV drug fails Covid-19 trial in China, but a Fujifilm flu drug may have efficacy
https://medcitynews.com/2020/03/abbvies-hiv-drug-fails-covid-19-trial-in-china-but-a-fujifilm-flu-drug-may-have-efficacy/
Census Day Arrives with US Almost Paralyzed by Coronavirus
April 1 is the date used to reference where a person lives during the census count.
Russian President Putin Is Working 'Remotely' After Meeting Covid-19 Infected Doctor
Russian President Putin shakes hands with Kommunarka hospital's Denis Protsenko on a visit to the hospital for patients infected with coronavirus disease, near Moscow, March 24, 2020. Sputnik/Alexey Druzhinin/Kremlin/Reuters AFP: Putin working remotely after meeting infected doctor: Kremlin Moscow (AFP) - Russian leader Vladimir Putin has decided to handle his duties remotely, the Kremlin said Wednesday, after the head of the country's main coronavirus hospital tested positive following a meeting with the president. Denis Protsenko, who met with Putin last week as the Russian lea... more »
Take it from Pluto the Schnauzer: Comedy will help us through the coronavirus crisis
Caty Borum Chattoo, Executive Director of the Center for Media & Social Impact, Assistant Professor, American University School of Communication at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
It isn't wrong to laugh at coronavirus comedy. Rather a chortle here and there will help us through the crisis, and it may even help spread vital information and give comfort to those in need.
What You Need to Do to Get Your Government Stimulus Check
Anyone earning up to $75,000 in adjusted gross income and who has a Social Security number will receive a $1,200 payment.
Rural Areas Fear Spread of Coronavirus as More Hospitals Close
Nearly 200 hospitals have closed in rural areas over the last 15 years — eight in 2020 alone.
People Who Question Crisis Stories from Mainstream Media Visit Hospitals and Find Empty Emergency Rooms
People who question the mainstream media's claims of hospitals looking like war zones due to floods of people infected and dying from the coronavirus have filmed scenes at hospitals that appear empty, as though the narrative has been invented.
2008 Versus 2020: This Is How the World's Largest Economies Are Managing COVID-19
*Sajid Mukhtar Chaudhry* *Global Economy, World* How these countries are managing the economic fallout is quite telling. With the new coronavirus still spreading rapidly, the shock to the global economy is becoming ever more apparent. I’ve been comparing the different major economies, and how this relates to the great financial crisis (GFC) of 2007-09. World stock markets are currently down by about 25% from their January highs, having recovered a little since the US government unveiled its US$2 trillion (£1.6 trillion) economic relief package. This remains the markets’ fastest ... more »
Will the U.S. Navy's Columbia Missile Submarine Program Get Delayed?
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* And if so, is there a Plan B? According to a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the U.S. Navy may need to have a back-up plan in place should the service be unable to take timely acquisition of the new *Columbia-*class ballistic missile submarines. The U.S. Navy has planned to construct twelve of the new class of submarines – with a total cost of $115 billion – and these would replace the aging *Ohio*-class submarines from 2027 to 2031. The GAO had previously expressed concerns a year ago that the Navy's timeline was op... more »
Here Are the Ten Coronavirus Vaccines Being Developed
*Ignacio López-Goñi* *Public Health, World* Let's hope we find the cure soon. Just three months after China first notified the World Health Organization about a deadly new coronavirus, studies of numerous antiviral treatments and potential vaccines are already underway. Never has science advanced so much in such a short period of time to combat an epidemic. Many of the proposals now under study come from research groups that have spent years working to combat similar coronaviruses, particularly SARS and MERS. All that accumulated knowledge has allowed scientists to advance at un... more »
For Export: This Might Be Iran's Most Powerful Terror Weapon
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Middle East* While the Nader has become a sign of the IRI’s influence, the design was originally commissioned by the Iranian Shah government from a West German firm. The Islamic Republic of Iran’s (IRI’s) influence is felt in almost every conflict in the Middle East. Iranian money, weapons, and training frequently show up in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen. While most of this support is covert, with money going to buy weapons that are common in the region, occasionally there are overtly Iranian forms of aid. One of the most common is the PG-7-AT, or “Nader” RPG r... more »
America's Old F-4 Phantom Serves in Iran's Air Force (And Fought ISIS)
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Middle East* And this is why the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II could still be relevant in the twenty-first century. The F-4 Phantom is a two-seat, two-engine, all-weather interceptor and fighter-bomber that served with distinction with the United State in Vietnam. The F-4’s greatest advantage was its speed—Mach 2.5+ in some circumstances, and it’s thrust. Although not terribly maneuverable, the F-4 could engage and disengage from fights virtually at will by accelerating away from the enemy. The airframe held a number of world records, including top s... more »
‘Love in Times of Covid-19’ Exists (It Happens on the Balcony)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A love story involving drones, video calls and air bubbles may seem like the script of a futuristic movie or an episode of Black Mirror. But this novel is very real and has traveled the world. Yes, love exists 'in Covid-19 times' and the character in this story is New […] The post ‘Love in Times of Covid-19’ Exists (It Happens on the Balcony) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Federal Customs Service Releases 500,000 Imported Covid-19 Test Kits in Record Time
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - By simplifying procedures implemented after the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Treasury released 500,000 rapid detection test kits for the covid-19 in record time. In 68 minutes, customs officials at The post Federal Customs Service Releases 500,000 Imported Covid-19 Test Kits in Record Time appeared first on The Rio Times.
Unicamp and USP Develop Quick and Inexpensive Coronavirus Test
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - Researchers at the University of Campinas (Unicamp) are developing a rapid Covid-19 test, able to confirm the infection in five minutes, up to 50 percent cheaper than the options available in the market and more comprehensive. Expected to be available in May, it is developed in . . . To read […] The post Unicamp and USP Develop Quick and Inexpensive Coronavirus Test appeared first on The Rio Times.
Petrobras, Banco do Brasil, CSN: Are Their Shares Now Truly Bargains at B3?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - While the list of companies traded at the B3 stock exchange, having a market value below their net worth, continues to grow, affected by the global coronavirus pandemic crisis, little by little the question also increases, of whether this picture is real . Normally, when the ratio between share market […] The post Petrobras, Banco do Brasil, CSN: Are Their Shares Now Truly Bargains at B3? appeared first on The Rio Times.
Coronavirus Lockdown Is a Taste of the “Green New Deal”
Greenhouse gas emissions are lower, but many U.S. businesses are closed and millions of Americans no longer have jobs. Cities… The post Coronavirus Lockdown Is a Taste of the “Green New Deal” appeared first on IER.
Negative Prices: How Green Electricity Destabilizes the Grid
By Joakim Book, Guest Contributor — The views expressed by guest contributors are their own and not the view of… The post Negative Prices: How Green Electricity Destabilizes the Grid appeared first on IER.
Mines Shutting Down, COMEX to Settle in Cash? | Rick Rule
Reluctant Preppers The virus pandemic is not only ravaging our personal lives, but also impacting business globally, causing many mines to cease operations. At the same time, crisis financial interventions are motivating even “Reluctant Preppers” to seek shelter for their funds in precious metals, resulting in a demand spike which is cleaning out the supply …
Facing Severe Medical Shortages In The War Against The Pandemic, U.S. Freezes International Coronavirus Aid
U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor, speaks during a news conference, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Washington D.C., U.S., March 22, 2020. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas *Politico*: *Pence task force freezes coronavirus aid amid backlash* The review came after officials discovered that aid to foreign countries wasn't being coordinated with U.S. requests. Last week, a Trump administration official working to secure much-needed protective gear for doctors and nurses in the United States had a startling... more »
Are Nova Scotian tenants being left behind?
News 1. COVID-19 numbers Yesterday, Nova Scotia announced results of 738 new tests for COVID-19. Those tests showed 20 new people testing positive, bringing the total number of people who have contracted the disease in Nova Scotia to 147, with four people in hospital, and 10 fully recovered. Check out the rest of Tim’s graphs […]
Bear hunting: “Hundreds and hundreds of teddies and other stuffies are out there giving our kiddos something to look forward to and making them smile and laugh”
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Bear hunting is a pandemic pastime that’s sweeping neighbourhoods across the globe. It’s likely soon coming to a neighbourhood near you, if it’s not there already. Inspired by the book ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ by Michael Rosen (here’s the author acting it out), […]
Informal Workers in the Time of Coronavirus
Not surprisingly, people who don't have regular jobs will be very hard hit by the coronavirus crisis. And there are a lot of them.
Spain, Italy, Germany And Iceland On Course To Contain Their Outbreaks Of COVID-19 - With A Change Of Direction UK Can Too
Many countries are showing that the strategy of China, Singapore and South Korea also works in Europe - to aggressively find cases, isolate them, trace contacts and isolate them. They now need to keep this up. Italy is now down to a 4% increase per day - that’s a doubling time of 17 days. It’s down from a doubling time of just 5 days a fortnight ago. Italy looks to be well past its exponential rise, and even over the stage of a linear increase too. The cases per day are decreasing significantly. Doubling time of 17 days = [log(2)/log(1+4/100)] Doubling time of 5 days = [log(2)/log... more »
U.S. Defense Secretary Says Sailors Aboard Coronavirus Stricken Aircraft Carrier Are Not 'Seriously Ill'
*Business Insider: **Top US official says it's not time to evacuate aircraft carrier dealing with coronavirus — even after its commander pleaded for urgent help* * Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the US Navy was not yet "at that point" where it ought to evacuate crew members of an aircraft carrier reportedly with a growing number of coronavirus cases. * On Tuesday, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that the commander of an aircraft carrier wrote a four-page letter warning that the "spread of the disease is ongoing and accelerating." * Esper, who claimed he had "not had a chanc... more »
D.C. "Stay-Home" Order Includes Jail Time, Fines for Violators, Despite Efforts to Depopulate Jail
[image: d-c-stay-home-order-includes-jail-time-fines-for-violators-despite-efforts-to-depopulate-jail] Overzealous and overreaching efforts by the mayor of Washington, D.C., will likely do more harm than good as they could serve to increase the spread of COVID-19, not tame it.
Many Cry For Freedom ‒ A Quotation by M.N. Hopkins
*Many cry for freedom, but their voices go unheard. For those in power are quick to silence their voices. They meet behind closed doors and in reality do all that is possible to maintain the old outdated view of wealth and power. They speak one way in public and act quite differently in their formal and informal meetings. As long as this continues, mankind will continue to suffer needlessly.* *© M.N. Hopkins* *To read more of my poems & quotations, please click on the link below:* *Poems & Quotations by M.N. Hopkins* *or visit:* *Pinterest*
Coronavirus Deaths in NYC Top 1,000 as City Prepares for Worse
Authorities are racing to build temporary hospitals in Central Park, sports complexes, and other spaces in the crowded city.
April 1, Rent’s Due: Many Struggle to Pay in Virus Outbreak
Most state and local governments are putting evictions on pause for now, but millions of Americans now out of work are wondering how to pay the bills.
Words from Washington DC
By Kathy Boylan (Washington DC) Greetings from the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker community. Regarding Coronavirus, I encourage everyone to watch Professor Francis Boyle's *interview *about the origin of the coronavirus. Using documents as evidence, he shows that the virus was developed at the germ-warfare facility at the University of North Carolina with funding from the NIH (DR. Fauci) and with money from China and the assistance of a Chinese scientist. Now Dr. Fauci and Big Pharma are "searching" for a vaccine which will make them millions. Or you might read "Covid-19: Further ... more »
Trump’s Plan and Wall Street’s Plan — They Cannot Coexist
[image: President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks during a coronavirus (COVID-19) update briefing Monday, March 30, 2020, in the Rose Garden at the White House. (Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen)] President Donald Trump Tuesday afternoon issued a tweet, which, if acted upon, quickly, could mark the beginning of a recovery—not only from COVID-19, but from the festering collapse of the American economy since the assassination of John Kennedy and the launching of the Vietnam War. Trump wrote: “With interest rates for the United States being at ZERO, this is the time to do... more »
Two Systems Are Before the World, Which Will President Trump Embrace?
Two Systems Are Before the World, Which Will President Trump Embrace? Video of Two Systems Are Before the World, Which Will President Trump Embrace? Trump talks big infrastructure while the Fed gets billions in bailouts. The two cannot co-exist. International diplomacy continues between China, Russia, and the United States. Now more than ever, it's time to defeat the monetarists, and take back the sovereign production and financial control of our nation. Every weekday morning Harley will brief you on what you need to know to start your day. If you haven't already, sign up for Har... more »
The Effectiveness of Social Distancing on Pandemic Viral Transmission
Social distancing and self-quarantining are two concepts that the vast majority of people were not aware of prior to the current pandemic. As you will see in this posting, apparently these ideas that are new to us are not particularly new to the academic community. A recent early release Policy Review which is found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website by Min W. Fong et al entitled "Nonpharmaceutical Measures for Pandemic Influenza in Nonhealthcare Settings - Social Distancing Measures" looks at the evidence-based research into the effectiveness of social dist... more »
How It Starts
It is a recognised pattern for dictatorship to commence with emergency measures designed to combat a threat. Those emergency measures then become normalised and people exercising arbitrary power find it addictive. A new threat is then found to justify the continuation.
Could the Covid19 Response be More Deadly than the Virus?
The initial, alarming estimates of deaths from the virus COVID-19 were that as many as 2.2 million people would die in the United States. This number is comparable to the annual US death rate of around 3 million. Fortunately, correction of some simple errors in overestimation has begun to dramatically reduce the virus mortality claims.
Civil rights lawyers: COVID-19 reusable shopping bag bans violate religious liberty
Does banning reusable bags violate the separation of church and state? New age religion is religion, pure and simple, lawyers say, and entitled to full constitutional protection. The post Civil rights lawyers: COVID-19 reusable shopping bag bans violate religious liberty appeared first on CFACT.
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission: From Competing to Complementary Strategies
*Editor's note: This article is part of a series of short articles by analysts involved in the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, among others, highlighting and commenting upon aspects of the commission's findings and conclusion.* President Eisenhower’s 1953 Solarium Commission gathered top thinkers to weigh the merits of three logically distinct strategies to combat the Soviet Union; advocates of each position suggested distinct policies for U.S. arms development, doctrine and force posture. Today’s Cyberspace Solarium Commission drew from the story of Eisenhower’s 1953 commission a... more »
How Foreign Policy Factors for American Muslims in 2020
President Barack Obama speaks the Islamic Society of Baltimore mosque and Al-Rahmah School in Baltimore, MD, on Feb. 3, 2016. Photo credit: Pete Souza/White House photo. Muslims represent only around 1 percent of the American population, yet today they find themselves playing an increasingly important public role. For instance, two of the most prominent congresspeople are the first two Muslim congresswomen in American history, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib. Like African Americans and Jews, Muslims are disproportionately Democrats. But what did they actually think and want in a comp... more »
The Coronovirus And Climate Change
The coronavirus is reminding us that it's foolish to go to war with Mother Nature. Tom Friedman writes: As Rob Watson, one of my favorite environmental teachers, likes to remind people: “Mother Nature is just chemistry, biology and physics. That’s all she is.” You cannot sweet-talk her. You cannot spin her. You cannot manipulate her. And you certainly cannot tell her, “Mother Nature, stop ruining my beautiful stock market.” No, no, no. Mother Nature will always and only do whatever chemistry, biology and physics dictate, and “Mother Nature always bats last,” says Watson, “and sh... more »
The Sound of COVID-19
While we are all von trapped inside our homes, take a few moments to enjoy this great musical PSA …. Brilliantly done! Just ignore the fact that they are all doing exactly what they say we should not be doing. ~Terry
Biden ally accused of having hand in till of firefighters union
Biden Operative Accused of Stealing $1 Million from Union A close ally of Joe Biden is accused of stealing $1 million from a union pension fund. The Washington Sentinel Warner Todd Huston March 31, 2020 A close ally of Joe Biden is accused of stealing $1 million from a union pension fund according to an internal probe published by the Washington Free Beacon. According to the Beacon: Harold Schaitberger, the president of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), which represents more than 300,000 firefighters, is facing accusations of corruption and gross financial malpr... more »
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Michael Valpy and Frank Graves take a look at public opinion in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, and conclude that Canadians are rightly eager to see our leaders do whatever is necessary to ensure our survival and health. And Laila Yuile notes that the failure to act quickly and strongly enough is far from a new one - as many of the difficulties we're facing in responding to COVID-19 were studied then ignored in the wake of the SARS outbreak. - Leigh Phillips and Michal Rozworski discuss how the pandemic shows the importance of c... more »
Iran Says 'Terrorist' Attack Inside Turkey On A Key Pipeline Has Halted Natural Gas Exports
*Al Jazeera*: *Iran says 'terrorist' attack inside Turkey halts natural gas flow* Iranian official says attack took place near Iran's Bazargan border with Turkey. Iran's natural gas exports to Turkey have stopped after a "terrorist" attack on a pipeline inside Turkey, an Iranian official told state television. "This morning, terrorists attacked a natural gas pipeline inside Turkey near Iran's Bazargan border with Turkey ... flow of gas has been halted," said Mehdi Jamshidi-Dana, director of National Iranian Gas Co on Tuesday. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor*: Natural gas exports i... more »
Getting Real with the Habitable Zone
Perhaps the most significant paper I have yet to read on the subject of habitable zones has emerged from the University of Oxford, with collateral help from the Lamb and Flag on nearby St. Giles St. (a stout place), along with two scientists who claim no affiliation other than ‘Earth.’ The paper defines the Really […]
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*NOTE* The huge attention that the coronavirus outbreak is getting has tended to stifle all commentary on other issues, including the environment. So I am coming across very few interesting articles on Greenie issues lately. I will now therefore be putting up fewer articles here as part of my usual surveys of Greenie ideas *Outbreak reveals radical climate idea: Economic 'degrowth'* Some climate-focused economists see the COVID-19 pandemic as an unwitting experiment for a radical strategy to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. The concept is called "degrowth." It involve... more »
When Free-Market Prices Are Banned
One would think that basic economics and economic history, including a century of communist experiments, have demonstrated one thing: when prices are forbidden to adjust, shortages are created, the allocation of goods by government becomes a nightmare, and black markets develop. It would seem that especially in times of emergency, whatever government does, it should […] The post When Free-Market Prices Are Banned appeared first on Econlib.
NOW THE RIGHT (OR AT LEAST GATEWAY PUNDIT) IS GUNNING FOR DEBORAH BIRX
Dr. Deborah Birx has been criticized for publicly flattering President Trump, but now it appears that she's a target of the right as well -- or at least of Jim Hoft's Gateway Pundit. Here's a GP post from last night, written by Hoft, in which Dr. Birx is attacked for the fatality estimates she's announced. Hoft, because he's an unreconstructed coronavirus denialist, thinks the estimates are way too high: *OUTRAGEOUS! Dr. Birx Pushes COMPLETE RUBBISH on American Public — Insists without One Iota of Proof that the US Economic Suicide Cut Coronavirus Deaths by Over a Million Deaths! * ... more »
The Challenges of Freezing the Economy
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - For weeks, with China already paralyzed and supply chains striking the first blow, the word recession remained outside the common lexicon: the debate still revolved around how much the coronavirus would subtract from growth. But the pandemic reached the West and doubts quickly became volatile: a confined economy leaves little […] The post The Challenges of Freezing the Economy appeared first on The Rio Times.
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*COVID-19: Is It Academic Armageddon?* By RICHARD K. VEDDER First let me relate how the last week has had a revolutionary impact at my rather typical school, Ohio University. A couple weeks ago, the faculty at my university were furious at potential significant budget and staffing reductions resulting from declining enrollments and rumors that non-instructional/research units were only going to be lightly affected. To add to the intrigue and drama, the provost, ostensibly the university’s second-highest-ranked individual, was eased out of his job with almost no notice. Fast forw... more »
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From Jenna Orkin "Remuzzi said that if evidence of COVID-19 cases in Italy as far back as November was confirmed, this may signal that the virus can go undetected for months."Italian scientists investigate possible earlier emergence of coronavirus New Law Gives Sweeping Powers To Hungary's Orban, Alarming Rights Advocates A food crisis looms as coronavirus forces farms to stay idle and countries hoard supplies Wuhan doctor who was among the first to alert other medics to the spread of coronavirus 'goes missing' amid fears she has been detained for speaking out General Electric Workers ... more »
Three Reasons for Becoming a Philosopher
There are three reasons which may motivate a man to become a philosopher: first is curiosity, second is faith, and third is doubt.
"Economic Shockwaves: How the Coronavirus is Impacting our Future"
*"Economic Shockwaves: * *How the Coronavirus is Impacting our Future"* by Peak Prosperity "Coronavirus-induced shockwaves are rippling through the world economy, causing tremendous damage that we are only just beginning to measure. Strangled global supply chains have caused supply shortages. A massive drop in demand has resulted from millions of customers forced to stay home under mandatory lockdown. Now come the job losses. 60% of companies have reported hiring freezes, while over 13% have already begun laying workers off. Of course, the layoff rate will accelerate rapidly as Q1 e... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot AM 4/1/20"
*AM 4/1/20, Updated as Available.* ○ *"The more I see of the moneyed classes, * *the more I understand the guillotine."* - George Bernard Shaw ○ *Perfect storm: "*A perfect storm is an event in which a rare combination of circumstances drastically aggravates the event. The term is used by analogy to an unusually severe storm that results from a rare combination of meteorological phenomena." Coronavirus consequences precipitate total global economic collapse... ○ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *CNN Market Data:* - http://mon... more »
Coronavirus on Navajo Nation: 7 deaths and 174 cases
Field medical stations established on Navajo Nation Twenty-six new cases and two more deaths related to COVID-19 reported, first of the month precautions in placeNavajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron LizerCensored NewsWINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — According to the Navajo Department of Health and Navajo Area Indian Health Service, in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology
Trump Calls For Additional $2-Trillion Bailout In Phase-4 Stimulus
After signing the record-breaking $6.2-trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Act over the weekend, President Trump called for an additional $2-trillion spending in the upcoming 'phase 4' coronavirus stimulus. US agencies say they need $600-billion of the pie.
Congressman called ‘Most Hated Man in Washington’ Stands Alone Against Bailout
Thomas Massie explains that the Coronavirus stimulus bill is the largest wealth transfer in human history and would make Roman emperors blush. He warns of a fourth stimulus bill, insider trading and continuing lockdown.
Economic Crisis Caused by Politicians and Bankers Being Blamed on Covid-19. How Convenient!
Jerry Day explains why the tests for coronavirus are worthless. The tests have been used on dead people to create false death statistics. Day points to the real crisis, which is economic, caused by debt and policies of the banking cartel called the Federal Reserve.
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