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New York Is Blaming Washington DC For Its Coronavirus Problem
In 2015, New York Governor Mario Cuomo and his politically allied state legislature told experts to create a rationing plan for ventilators in case of a pandemic in the state. Though Ebola was wrecking Africa and coronavirus had done the same to the mid-east in 2012, New York politicians took the money that could have been used for the requested 16,000 ventilators and spent it on, among other porkbarrel initiatives, a solar panel plant being built by a political ally. In March of 2020, the mayor of New York City told residents to go to bars right away if they wanted a drink because ... more »
In COVID-19 Patients With Hypertension, ACE Inhibitors And Angiotensin Receptor Blockers May Improve Prognosis
Patients with hypertension, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease are at increased risk of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that originated in Wuhan, China. Now the debate is clinical use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) in patients during the COVID-19 outbreak. read more
COVID-19: The threat to personal security
Before I get into this subject, I'd like to establish my credentials to do so (just in case anyone thinks I'm scare-mongering or making this up). - I worked in situations of unrest, war, social chaos, etc. in the Third World (specifically sub-Saharan Africa) for a number of years, seeing at first hand what the disintegration of normal social structures and conditions can (and will) do to people. - I've seen war and combat, both in uniform and as a civilian. - I've worked in disaster relief, as an individual and as part of several agencies, in at least a dozen nat... more »
In Europe, Criteria for Calculating Covid-19 Deaths Differ by Country
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rumors like these have multiplied in recent days on social media: "Germany and the Netherlands are hiding corpses under the carpet"; "in the United Kingdom, permission is sought from relatives of a deceased coronavirus patient to decide whether to include him/her in the official counting". And many others circulate after […] The post In Europe, Criteria for Calculating Covid-19 Deaths Differ by Country appeared first on The Rio Times.
Washington Post Publishes Article Advocating Jair Bolsonaro’s Impeachment
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Washington Post, regarded as one of the most prominent publications in the United States, has made room for an article by anthropologist Rosana Pinheiro-Machado of the University of Bath in the United Kingdom, who openly advocates the impeachment of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Under the headline "Bolsonaro is endangering […] The post Washington Post Publishes Article Advocating Jair Bolsonaro’s Impeachment appeared first on The Rio Times.
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Delete Bolsonaro’s Posts for Violating Rules
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Twitter deleted two posts from President Jair Bolsonaro's official account on Sunday night, March 29th. In place of the Sunday afternoon's posts, is the message: "Tweet is no longer available because it violated our Rules". "Twitter recently announced the extension of its rules worldwide to cover content that may be […] The post Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Delete Bolsonaro’s Posts for Violating Rules appeared first on The Rio Times.
How Much Better Off Would America Be If Trump Becomes Infected A Goes To Meet Satan?
*Die For Me by Nancy Ohanian* In 1969 I bought a VW van in Wiesbaden, Germany and drove to India. When I drove back to Europe a couple of years later, I was sick and penniless and stranded. I made my way to Amsterdam and lived in my van and ate rice and vegetables everyday for a dollar at a macrobiotic restaurant in the city's meditation center, the Kosmos. Eventually the chef there liked me and told me she could cure what was wrong with me-- without the operation doctors said I needed. She gave name a job washing dishes, taught me how to work in a restaurant and how to cook. And cu... more »
Putchists in the Shadow of the Coronavirus
While the public’s eyes are riveted on the progression of coronavirus numbers, a profound reorganization of the executive is taking place, giving primacy to senior health officials over policy. In the shadows, bankers and soldiers are agitating in the hope of confiscating power for their own benefit.
Black Agenda Radio for week of March 30, 2020
30 March 2020 — Black Agenda Report Black Agenda Radio with Margaret Kimberley and Glen Ford COVID-19 May Trigger a “Crisis of Legitimacy” / Bernie Sanders’ Socialism Isn’t the Real Thing / Can Black Marxists Imagine the Unimaginable? / Mumia: Things Fall Apart COVID-19 May Trigger a “Crisis of Legitimacy” Black Agenda Radio with Margaret Kimberley … Continue reading Black Agenda Radio for week of March 30, 2020
COVID-19 MAY NOT ONLY KILL THROUGH INFECTION, BUT THROUGH RADIATION AS WELL!
Under the consistent (sic) hand of helmsman Trump, official estimates for the death toll in the USA are ranging up to 200,000. More worrying from the perspective of profits, talk is now centring on the probability of a six month lockdown. If the economy of the USA collapses while China’s recovers, then the US’s global economic hegemony will be at an end. What would have taken years, has been achieved in months.
Coronavirus: The view from Germany
29 March 2020 — Youtube An open letter to the Chancellor of Germany
J’Accuse By Craig Murray
A 22 person team from Police Scotland worked for over a year identifying and interviewing almost 400 hoped-for complainants and witnesses against Alex Salmond. This resulted in nil charges and nil witnesses. Nil. The accusations in court were all fabricated and presented on a government platter to the police by a two prong process. The first prong was the civil service witch hunt presided over by Leslie Evans and already condemned by Scotland’s highest civil court as “unlawful, unfair and tainted by apparent bias”. The second prong was the internal SNP process orchestrated by a grou... more »
Covid19 yet to impact Europe’s overall mortality Year-to-date statistics show excess mortality lower than previous years
The official figures for 24 countries across Europe show, not only that overall mortality is not increasing, but – so far – it is actually well below recent averages.
NHS Must Explain Role Of Surveillance Company in Covid Battle
Peter Theil is the co-founder of PayPal and Palantir Technologies. Palantir is a data-mining company – nice words for it activity of surveillance and espionage. Their activities have been found in the past to breach all sorts of privacy laws. Its algorithms vacuumed up emails and browser histories, GPS locations from smartphones, printer and download activity, and transcripts of digitally recorded phone conversations. They comb through financial documents, airline reservations, cellphone records, social media postings—and searches for personal and business connections and work places... more »
The real reason UK government pushed through such draconian powers?
No-one in the mainstream media has made mention of what has happened here. Everyone has remained silent. No public figure of significance has raised an eyebrow. Everyone has gone along with this. Even human rights and civil liberty NGO’s have been motionless by what can only be described as a huge assault on the fundamental freedoms, of movement and assembly in Britain, made by the Johnson government. And why was so much authority needed by this government in the Coronavirus Act right now when they took no heed of the warnings of others about this crisis? It’s because they’ve now un... more »
As Netanyahu uses coronavirus to consolidate power, Israel’s opposition leader gives in
Benny Gantz, the former Israeli general turned party leader, agreed late last week to join his rival Benjamin Netanyahu in an “emergency government” to deal with the coronavirus epidemic.
A war economy?
If all country pandemics were the same, then the figure below would be how this pandemic will come to an end. The start-to-peak ratio of Covid-19 infections for all countries would be 40-50 days. Many countries are not yet near the peak point and there is no guarantee that the peak will at the same time point, if mitigation and suppression methods (testing, self-isolation, quarantine and lockdowns) are not working similarly. But ultimately, there will be a peak everywhere and the pandemic will wane – if only to come back next year, maybe.
An Inglorious Opportunity: Coronavirus and Emergency Powers
There has been a hurried spate of cancellations and suspensions of elections across the globe because of the risk posed by COVID-19. The trend is unsurprising. In the age of post-democratic process, suspending the procedure should only induce a cough of recognition. But it is troubling for those who take the ceremonial aspect of these things seriously. Such tendencies have worried Jon Meacham, who went to the history books to remind New York Times readers that President Abraham Lincoln, even during a murderous civil war, would still insist on having an election he could lose.
US military allegedly intercepted enemy missiles at Ayn Al-Assad Base in Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – The U.S. Patriot missile system was allegedly put to use this week when their forces came under attack the ‘Ayn Al-Assad Base in the Al-Anbar Governorate. According to the Anadolu News Agency of Turkey, the U.S. military intercepted the enemy missiles before they could strike their intended targets. Citing an […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
China calls for immediate lifting of all sanctions against Syria
A Chinese envoy on Monday called for complete and immediate lifting of unilateral coercive measures against Syria, noting that the sanctions will harm the vulnerable country’s efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. “We call for complete and immediate lifting of unilateral coercive measures,” Zhang Jun, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, also president of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
European countries to send medical aid to Iran in first INSTEX transaction
The INSTEX trading mechanism was previously created by European countries to bypass unilateral restrictions, imposed against the Islamic Republic by Washington, as the US threatened to hit those trading with Tehran via secondary sanctions. France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have officially confirmed concluding their first INSTEX transaction with Iran, exporting medical goods to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Former Syrian Vice President Abdel-Halim Khaddam passes away in France
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 A.M.) – Former Syrian Vice President ‘Abdel-Halim Khaddam has passed away at the age of 87 in France after several years in exile. Khaddam, who served as Syria’s Vice President for several years under former President Hafez Al-Assad, defected from the government in 2005 after a rift with the current leader, Bashar […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US prepares for major escalation with Iran as they deploy Patriot missiles to Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – The U.S. announced on Monday the deployment of their Patriot air defense missile system to Iraq. According to Iraqi and American officials, one of the missile batteries has been deployed to the ‘Ayn Al-Assad Airbase, where U.S. soldiers are currently deployed. Citing a U.S. military official, the Rudaw News Agency […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Watch: US military hands over 4th base to Iraqi Army
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The US-led coalition in Iraq withdrew on Monday from a military-controlled presidential palace in Mosul as part of the latest handover manoeuvre. Footage shows officials from coalition forces and the Iraqi military meeting and signing the handover documents. Iraqi officials were wearing protective masks and gloves due to the ongoing […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Idlib ceasefire to end in 24 hours as militants refuse to leave M-4 Highway
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 A.M.) – The ceasefire that was established during the March 5th Moscow Agreement is nearing its end, as the militants refuse to leave the M-4 Highway (Aleppo-Latakia Highway). According to a report from the Idlib front, the ceasefire that was established on March 5th will expire in the next 24 hours. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
African Continental Free Trade Area to suffer setback - Mashakada
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
31-Mar-2020 Economist Tapiwa Mashakada has said the African Continental Free Trade Area is going to suffer a serious setback as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hong Kong-ASEAN free trade agreement, investment agreement to take effect for Philippines in May
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
31-Mar-2020 On trade in goods under the FTA, the Philippines will progressively eliminate and reduce customs duties on goods originating from Hong Kong. On trade in services, Hong Kong service providers will enjoy better business opportunities.
En pleine crise du coronavirus, l'UE donne son feu vert à un accord de libre-échange avec le Vietnam
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
31-Mar-2020 Cette décision ouvre la voie, du côté de l'UE, à l'entrée en vigueur de l'accord, après le vote favorable du Parlement européen, en février dernier.
Boris Johnson told to forget trade deal with EU unless he imposes Irish Sea customs checks
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
31-Mar-2020 Boris Johnson was warned he risks scuppering a trade deal with Brussels if he refuses to implement customs checks in the Irish Sea.
Les sénateurs américains demandent un report du coronavirus à la date de début de l'accord commercial USMCA
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
31-Mar-2020 Un groupe bipartite de 19 sénateurs américains a exhorté l'administration Trump à repousser la date de début prévue pour le nouveau pacte commercial américano-mexico-canadien le 1er juin.
US senators urge coronavirus delay to June 1 USMCA trade deal start date
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
31-Mar-2020 A bipartisan group of 19 US senators urged the Trump administration to push back the planned June 1 start date for the new US-Mexico-Canada trade pact.
A tale of one exceedingly clear retraction notice, and two nonexistent ones
In the market for an admirably clear and concise retraction notice? Look no further! A researcher in China has lost one — well, maybe two, more on that in a moment — 2015 articles for falsification of data and other misconduct. And one of the journals he tried to dupe is having none of it. … Continue reading A tale of one exceedingly clear retraction notice, and two nonexistent ones
Unsustainable development is the fruit of political tyranny
“Climate alarmism has always been about tyranny, and taking away your freedom and money. Now they’re being quite open about it. They want people under house arrest permanently.” click here
Firing of Whistleblowing Emergency Room Doctor Ming Lin By Blackstone-Owned TeamHealth Demonstrates Outsized Role of Private Equity in Hospital Staffing
Blackstone's TeamHealth, a big perp in the scam called "surprise billing," retaliated against a doctor who criticized unsafe Covid-19 practices.
Report: the food supply is safe
Despite the many uncertainties created by the current pandemic, a new report released today is offering good news when it comes to Canada’s food supply and costs. “We wanted to reassure Canadians that the food industry remains robust and functional, and that things haven’t really changed despite the pressures that the industry is under right […]
J&J Gets $450 Million Coronavirus Vaccine Contract from Trump Administration
Tylenol. Risperdal. Baby powder. Trusted brands. Huge lawsuits. And now the vaccine that may be mandated for you to access society soon... Johnson & Johnson has been tapped by the US Government to create a Coronavirus vaccine. Imaging the market... more »
Feeling Blue?
In one day, the blue machine usually goes into high gear for Autism Awareness Month, convincing Americans that autism itself is something to celebrate. EVERYONE with autism is someONE to celebrate. My gorgeous daughters have been warriors during this shut... more »
New study says ‘high temperature and high relative humidity significantly reduce’ spread of #COVID-19.
https://www.accuweather.com/en/health-wellness/new-study-says-high-temperature-and-high-relative-humidity-significantly-reduce-spread-of-covid-19/703418
Chart: Michigan’s early recreational marijuana sales a fraction of their future potential
Michigan sold more than $31 million in adult-use cannabis during its first three months of sales, though the state is still working out the kinks in this developing market. Despite near-term disruption from the coronavirus, early sales are just a fraction of their potential in a market that could reach $1.5 billion in sales annually. […] Chart: Michigan’s early recreational marijuana sales a fraction of their future potential is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Handout or Bailout? Transferring Trillions to the Super-Rich via Covid-19 “Stimulus”
The measure agreed to near-unanimously by both right wings of the one-party state is all about transferring countless trillions of dollars from ordinary Americans to the nation’s privileged class. by Stephen Lendman Deception defines it by including crumbs for about 150 million US households. Most people are unaware of how Congress and the White House … Continue reading Handout or Bailout? Transferring Trillions to the Super-Rich via Covid-19 “Stimulus” →
The US supporting terrorists in Syria who are holding hostages at Rukban Camp
The role of the UN and humanitarian organizations in prolonging the suffering of Syrian civilians More The post The US supporting terrorists in Syria who are holding hostages at Rukban Camp appeared first on The Duran.
Things Got A Whole Lot More Local Than I Expected Due To Coronavirus
On March 12, I shared five #LocalYear commitments to help me go more local. Little did I know how local things would get in just one week. The next day local schools closed due to the coronavirus. Three days later six San Francisco Bay Area counties, including ours, issued a “shelter in place” order affecting seven million people in California’s coronavirus hotspot. Three days after that, Gov. Gavin Newsom did the same for all of California. Ordinary life in California has come to a near standstill. Birdsong has replaced the howl of traffic in my neighborhood. Downtown Mountain Vie... more »
Absurdity And The Army: The Myth Of ‘Readiness’ In The Corona-Age
Banality may mask absurd tragedy. The Pentagon specializes in such veiled bromides. If anything, this Age of Corona is thus illustrative. To wit, Americans awoke on Thursday to this report in the nation’s “paper of record” — “The Army earlier this week ordered a halt to most training, exercises and nonessential activities that require troops to be in close contact…but abruptly reversed itself. …” On a certain level, the rescinded order made sense. After all, military decisions flow downward. Atop that hierarchy sits the commander-in-chief, who, just days ago, hinted at rapidly curta... more »
It Didn’t Have To Be Like This
We can continue on the same path: privatize more of the health care system; bail out the rich, the banks, and the corporations; make drugs and vaccines available only to the highest bidder. We can blame China and escalate our trade war. We can continue sanctions on Iran and contribute to high rates of illness and death there. We can act as if diseases and treatment follow borders.
First Known Federal Inmate Dies Of Coronavirus
The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) confirmed late Saturday night that a federal inmate has died from COVID-19—the first known death of an inmate in the federal prison system. Reuters reports that Patrick Jones, 49, an inmate at a low-security federal prison in Oakdale, Louisiana, died from complications after contracting COVID-19. According to the latest numbers from the BOP, 14 inmates and 13 staff members are infected with the virus.
Bolsonaro Says Moro Is Selfish and Does Not Help Government in Coronavirus Crisis
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro is annoyed by the Minister of Justice, Sérgio Moro's stance on the coronavirus crisis. Over the weekend, the President complained to The post Bolsonaro Says Moro Is Selfish and Does Not Help Government in Coronavirus Crisis appeared first on The Rio Times.
Developing a Vaccine for Covid-19. What To Expect?
A quick look at the state of play for a Covid-19 vaccine.
COVID-19: Martial Law, Digital Currency, and World Government
COVID-19: Martial Law, Digital Currency, and World Government by https://kurtnimmo.blog/ Is the corporate media-generated hysteria over what appears to be a normal influenza virus happenstance? I certainly don’t claim to be a financial wizard. In fact, at best, I have a rudimentary understanding of how the convoluted funny money economy works. However, you don’t need …
Police fine Darwin man for breaching self-quarantine rules, as NT confirms more COVID-19 cases
A 52-year-old Darwin man becomes the first person in the Northern Territory to be slapped with an on-the-spot $1,099 fine for breaching a self-quarantine order.
'That will stay with me': John was picked to be with his father as he lay dying from coronavirus
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Today would have been Ray Daniels' 74th birthday. But instead of celebrating, his family are mourning their husband and father, an unexpected victim of COVID-19.
Disastrous WHO interview brings question of Taiwan's membership to the fore
Along with its Asian neighbours South Korea and Singapore, Taiwan's has received near-universal praise for its approach to fighting coronavirus. But it is still not a member of the WHO.
LNP to retain Gold Coast seat of Currumbin following by-election
The LNP has held on to the Gold Coast seat of Currumbin in the Queensland weekend by-election, ABC election analyst Antony Green says.
Bolsonaro Considers Dismissing Health Minister at Any Moment
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro has been telling his closest aides that he is "fed up with Mandetta,", his Minister of Health, Luiz Henrique Mandetta. Bolsonaro has not dismissed him yet in order to avoid aggravating the crisis caused by the The post Bolsonaro Considers Dismissing Health Minister at Any Moment appeared first on The Rio Times.
Commodities Cannot Rely on China Coming to Their Rescue as in 2008
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At the peak of the global financial crisis a decade ago, China's massive spending on construction and infrastructure has restored demand for commodities and reversed the sharp drop in prices. As the coronavirus pandemic risks an even worse crisis, it is unlikely that the Beijing government will be able to […] The post Commodities Cannot Rely on China Coming to Their Rescue as in 2008 appeared first on The Rio Times.
IBOVESPA Rising as Investors Look for Opportunities Following Slump
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - The IBOVESPA index rose in the first few deals on Monday, March 30th, following the US futures indices and with investors looking for stocks deemed cheap. At 3:12 PM, the main index of the Brazilian stock market was up 0.87 percent and registered 74,070 points. Despite the positive trend, the market […] The post IBOVESPA Rising as Investors Look for Opportunities Following Slump appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Effect: 43 Cities in Paraná to Reopen Trade on Wednesday
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a videoconference meeting held on Friday, 43 mayors of the Association of Municipalities of Western Paraná (AMOP) unanimously agreed to gradually reopen trade in the region's cities as of this Wednesday. "The maintenance of public services depends on the revenue that goes into the city's treasury, resulting from companies' […] The post Bolsonaro Effect: 43 Cities in Paraná to Reopen Trade on Wednesday appeared first on The Rio Times.
In Favelas, 96 Percent Believe in Effectiveness of Social Isolation
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Residents of Brazil's peripheries are deeply concerned about the coronavirus and believe that quarantine is the best means to fight the disease pandemic in the country. According to a survey conducted by the advertising agency Responsa - specialized in marketing initiatives for communities - shows that 96 percent of this […] The post In Favelas, 96 Percent Believe in Effectiveness of Social Isolation appeared first on The Rio Times.
Supreme Court Justices and Senators Oppose Bolsonaro’s Anti-Isolation Measures
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The opposing indications given by President Jair Bolsonaro regarding the social isolation policies implemented by governors and mayors, have had negative repercussions among Supreme Court justices. Members of the court said in private discussions that if the president pursues the plan to reopen trade, the measure will be blocked. There […] The post Supreme Court Justices and Senators Oppose Bolsonaro’s Anti-Isolation Measures appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rede D’Or Inaugurates Rio’s Largest Private Hospital in Glória Neighborhood
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Owner of the largest hospital network in Brazil, the D'Or São Luiz group inaugurated on Monday, March 30th, what will be the largest private health complex in the city of Rio, the Glória D'Or. The hospital facility will be located on number 80 of Santo Amaro Street, the region where […] The post Rede D’Or Inaugurates Rio’s Largest Private Hospital in Glória Neighborhood appeared first on The Rio Times.
Fitch Revises Brazil’s Banking Sector Outlook From Stable to Negative
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Fitch said in a statement that it revised the outlook for Brazil's banking sector from stable to negative "due to the worsening of the global coronavirus pandemic". According to the agency, the global macroeconomic shock caused by the disease imposes "execution challenges for all sectors in Brazil," in a more […] The post Fitch Revises Brazil’s Banking Sector Outlook From Stable to Negative appeared first on The Rio Times.
Argentina Extends Mandatory Quarantine to April 12th
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After a meeting of over eight hours in which he discussed with Ministers, Governors and the Health and Economy teams (many by teleconference), Argentinian President Alberto Fernández said that the quarantine to contain the spread of the coronavirus will be extended, at first, until Easter on April 12th. On that […] The post Argentina Extends Mandatory Quarantine to April 12th appeared first on The Rio Times.
Johnson & Johnson’s Shares Soar After Announcement of Potential Covid-19 Vaccine
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After reporting that it has made progress in developing a vaccine against the coronavirus, Johnson & Johnson's shares recorded gains of nine percent during Monday's regular trading session on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The shares of the world's largest health care company are trading above US$133 after the […] The post Johnson & Johnson’s Shares Soar After Announcement of Potential Covid-19 Vaccine appeared first on The Rio Times.
States, Counties, Cities, Personal – You Are On Self Rescue Now
The W.H.O. is either lying, or horribly wrong in their advice. The CDC is at best misleading and causing more cases by discouraging mask use. The only places that have stopped this virus are all using masks. It is now up to States, Counties, Cities and individuals to "self rescue" and do the right things to protect themselves. Continue reading →
Why exactly Sweden is the last sane unlocked European country?
Many details about the impact of Covid-19 on various countries were hard to predict and probably unpredictable. Why did Northern Italy become the first European viral hot spot? Is it because of the polluted air, lots of seniors, multi-generation houses, or something else? But the differences in the policies are even stranger. While the U.K. has played with the "let it be" and "herd immunity" approach for some time, they have dramatically changed their attitude towards the draconian, suicidal measures that are common in much of Europe (but also in some U.S. states and even in Moscow ... more »
Brace Yourselves: The US Is Setting Up a Ghastly “Natural Experiment”
The US may be about to be exceptional...in not a good way.
Putchists in the Shadow of the Coronavirus
While the public’s eyes are riveted on the progression of coronavirus numbers, a profound reorganization of the executive is taking place, giving primacy to senior health officials over policy. In the shadows, bankers and soldiers are agitating in the hope of confiscating power for their own benefit.
Russia continues to influence America’s energy sources
A price war led by Saudi Arabia and Russia is crushing the price per barrel just as the coronavirus is hurting demand, putting further financial pressures on the fracking industry that has elevated America to be a net oil exporter. The post Russia continues to influence America’s energy sources appeared first on CFACT.
If You Want To Taste True Love ‒ A Quotation by Omraam Mikheal Aivanhov
*"If you want to taste true love, you must begin by restoring your bond with the divine world, for it is this bond that lends true flavour to things, even to love. Once you have re-established this connection, you will feel a stream of the finest energy flooding into you. Only the presence of these divine energies can impart an exquisite flavour to your love, as if you were in communion with the whole of nature, with the whole universe." * *Omraam Mikhael Aivanhov*
Death Rate decline
This is the ultimate irony. It turns out that staying at home is safer than not. Of course we knew that. In the meantime it does appear that all this social distancing is allowing the infection to run its course without running up huge numbers. There are hot spots in which quarantining is necessary. Again the testing is picking up those already infected long past. The separation actually stopped the expansion generally. Thus we have a real flattening in Italy already and can expect this everywhere. The real take home is that social distancing is really working and the over ... more »
This Is Why Modern Medicine Has A Problem With Natural Cures
Quite bluntly, modernity is driving conventional medicine from the field, one victory at a time. I call it modernity simply because any intelligent person or friend can acquire all there is to know about a specific problem directly from the internet. That will include a number of alternate protocols not available to your doctor. The absolute best example of this is circulatory disease. That disease is produced by chronic Vitamin C deficiency or is low level scurvy. The solution is clearly massive doses of vitamin C. all this is available on the Internet. I had a major Hea... more »
The Fed's Cure Risks Being Worse Than the Disease Bloomberg
This represents current opinion. There is also a MEME out there that tells us that the whole system is been restructured completely to eliminate the known control centers. This is desirable. Trouble is that confirmation must come after the fact. Right now our role is that of a mushroom. What is certain is that chaos presently is the order of the day on the trading floors, no matter what anyone says. I am glad to be far far away. . *The Fed's Cure Risks Being Worse Than the Disease Bloomberg * *Jim Bianco Bloomberg* *March 27, 2020* *(Bloomberg Opinion) -- The economi... more »
Qanon - Bob Dylan releases first original song in eight years, 17-minute track about JFK
It is remarkably symbolic that he chose to release this now. Understand that the whole system of the DEEP STATE put in place and secured with the assasination of JFK is presently been rolled up behind the curtains of this global pandemic. Or not of course. I also tagged in an update of the Qanon feed here as well. Mostly reminders of past drops. Much is clearly afoot and the silence may yet need to become deeper. Or not of course. we have heard rumors of bank shuttings and internet shutting and blackouts but all that is liklely misinformation. *Bob Dylan releases first... more »
Mistake: Trump's Evangelical Allies Ignore Science When It Comes To Coronavirus
*André Gagné* *Politics, Americas* Is it a danger to the rest of us? As the coronavirus pandemic spreads globally, many governments have forbidden large gatherings. Some groups have been slow to heed the call, however. This month in the United States, several neo-charismatic preachers decided not to cancel their church meetings and events. Some have since said they would move their meetings online. Others appeared to minimize the physical health threats of the virus or emphasized how atonement, spiritual preparation or protection is strengthened through church tithing or donati... more »
Winning Edge: Meet the Forgotten Board Game Used by the U.S. Army
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * Such games have long been used by military planners as a training tool. Sometime in the late 1970s or early 1980s, the United States Army produced "The Winning Edge," a board game that mixed question-and-answer trivia with mathematical targeting. While certainly not up to the level of "Trivial Pursuit" or "Monopoly," it did include a colorful game board, 12 decks of question cards and six plastic cannon playing pieces as well as scoring pins and dice. It was designed for two to six players and teams, and the goal was to help train artillery officers. T... more »
Could Coronavirus Lead To a Fairer World?
*Carolyn Whitzman* *Politics, Americas* [image: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference at Rideau Cottage as efforts continue to help slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada March 29, 2020. REUTERS/Blair Gable] It's exposed the cracks in the system. It’s an uncomfortable but inescapable historic fact that great pandemics often bring about social reform. Historians note that the most fatal iteration of the bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death, from 1347 to 1351 resulted in improved working and living co... more »
Cursed: Is the Cruiser “Cowpens” the U.S. Navy’s Unhappiest Ship?
*David Axe* *Security, * There are 21 other vessels outwardly identical to the U.S. Navy guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens. But there are no vessels just like Cowpens. For Cowpens is cursed. Fatal accidents. Near-disasters at sea. And a peculiar hex that seems to almost guarantee that her skippers ignominiously will end their careers aboard the troubled ship. There are 21 other vessels outwardly identical to the U.S. Navy guided-missile cruiser USS *Cowpens*. But there are no vessels just like *Cowpens*. For *Cowpens *is cursed. Fatal accidents. Near-disasters at sea. And a pe... more »
Flattening the (Bankruptcy) Curve: Why 30% of Business Owners Face Insolvency
*Matthäus Tekathen* *Economics, Americas* [image: Reuters] COVID-19 has caused problems for many businesses. These are tough times for business owners due to the COVID-19 crisis. Experiencing substantial declines in sales or even a complete suspension of operations, they face cash-flow insolvency threats. Indeed, a recent survey of small Canadian companies by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business found that 30 per cent won’t be able to keep their businesses afloat for more than a month if current conditions remain. Why? *The immediate problem* When sales drop, the ca... more »
This One Simple Thing Will Help Us All Cope With Coronavirus
*Helen Dodd, Tim Gill* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] All children need time for play. This week the majority of children across the UK are not in school. Instead, they’re at home, many of them under the care of parents who are expected to work at the same time. As soon as it was announced that schools would close, homeschool timetables and tips began to appear on social media. Google searches for “homeschool timetable” in the past week were almost 200 times higher than the average of the previous year. But should parents be expected to recreate school at home? The evi... more »
The Space Force Has Completed its First Mission
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * [image: U.S. President Donald Trump stands behind a U.S. Space Command flag with Vice President Mike Pence at an event to officially launch the United States Space Command in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, U.S., August 29, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin L] While this was the first mission for the Space Force, this was the sixth and final satellite of the AEHF constellation, which provides secure, jam-proof voice and data communications for the U.S. national leadership as well as for the U.S. military. Since August 2002 there have been 83 launch... more »
Iran's Leaders Spread Anti-American Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories
*James Phillips* *Politics, Middle East* [image: A family wear protective face masks and gloves, amid fear of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), as they walk by the iconic Freedom Square, in Tehran, Iran March 26, 2020. WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Ali Khara via REUTERS] The regime is getting desperate. The embrace of coronavirus conspiracy theories by Iran’s Islamist regime in recent days has exposed the cynicism and desperation of a beleaguered dictatorship focused on retaining power while sacrificing the health of its own people. The Iranian regime has accused the United States... more »
What I've Been Reading Recently
Three months since the last one of these. Can you Adam and Eve it? Me neither, so here's what I've got through since the beginning if this here year. *Royals* by Emma Forrest *Cibola Burn* by James SA Corey *Stolen* by Grace Blakeley *The Atrocity Exhibition* by JG Ballard *Radical Thought in Italy* edited by Poalo Virno and Michael Hardt *The Only Story* by Julian Barnes *Fully Automated Luxury Communism* by Aaron Bastani *The Free Economy and the Strong State* by Andrew Gamble *The Age of Capital* by Eric Hobsbawm *Lie With Me* by Philippe Besson *Corbynism from Below* edited by Mark ... more »
WA's $1 billion bill relief package explained — here's what it means for you
Whether you're a householder or a small business owner, the WA Government wants to ensure you can "batten down the hatches" and ride out the significant financial hardship the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to wreak.
'Irresponsible': Bondi backpackers lashed by fellow travellers after COVID-19 outbreak
Backpackers in Sydney's eastern suburbs speak out against other travellers flouting physical distancing rules after health authorities ramp up testing in Bondi due to a coronavirus outbreak.
'We are now flattening the curve': Experts hopeful Australia is turning a corner
The daily growth rate of coronavirus cases in Australia falls significantly, leading Health Minister Greg Hunt to declare physical-distancing measures are having an effect and the curve is starting to flatten.
Push to build massive group of volunteers as traditional elderly helpers forced to pull out
Volunteer groups are appealing to the public to step up and provide emergency support to people in need during the coronavirus shutdown.
Advice or enforcement? Fines or jail? How different states are implementing coronavirus restrictions
Just In - 19 hours ago
At the extreme end of the spectrum, people in New South Wales can be jailed for not adhering to social-distancing guidelines, but across the border it's a different story. Here's what each state and territory is doing to ensure people follow measures designed to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Confused about whether you're eligible for JobKeeper or JobSeeker? We've broken it down
Just In - 19 hours ago
Here's what you need to know about the Government's new wage subsidy scheme and how it differs from unemployment benefits.
Rugby Australia staring at $120 million loss in revenue as it slashes staff because of coronavirus
Just In - 19 hours ago
Rugby Union is facing a deepening financial crisis in Australia due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the governing body announcing it is standing down 75 per cent of its staff in an attempt to stay afloat.
'They were affectionate': Defence outlines case in trial of accused murderer Wendie-Sue Dent
Accused South Australian murderer Wendie-Sue Dent "adored" her partner — and alleged victim — David Lawrence and the pair had been planning their upcoming wedding, a Supreme Court jury is told.
Wages of NRL and AFL players set to be paid by taxpayer thanks to JobKeeper scheme
The Government's proposed JobKeeper payment is set to move the goalposts in desperate negotiations between sporting codes and their players amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr Norman Swan's coronavirus test is negative, but the process was eye-opening
ABC broadcaster and doctor Norman Swan's describes his rollercoaster weekend from coming down with flu-like symptoms to being tested for COVID-19 — and finally getting a negative result.
Australian share market ends day down after volatile session
Australian shares close lower after another volatile day, two Coles employees test positive for the coronavirus, Virgin needs a bailout and Air New Zealand lays off 3,500 workers.
Coronavirus: India urges FTA partners to temporarily allow imports without certificate of origin
bilaterals.org - 19 hours ago
31-Mar-2020 India has urged the countries, with which it has FTAs, to allow imports of goods without certificate of origin are currently not issuing the document on account of lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic.
REVEALED: Big Pharma and Bill Gates Post-COVID-19 Plans for ‘Re-Opening U.S.’
*Sayer Ji* | The Establishment have unveiled two new road maps of possible paths to end the current lockdowns.
No Lockdown in Belarus, President Advises Saunas and Vodka
*21WIRE* | President Lukashenko accuses European countries of falling into a state of “frenzy and psychosis.”
SWEDISH SPRING: No Coronavirus Quarantine or Police State Lockdown
*Guy Birchall* | Swedes opting for sensible measures rather than mass-panic and a draconian police state.
Eurobonds or Bust? That’s the Next Phase of the EU
In a crisis even incredibly unpopular leaders stay in power simply out of a perceived need for stability until it’s over. More The post Eurobonds or Bust? That’s the Next Phase of the EU appeared first on The Duran.
Brits unite against coronavirus; but how long will the solidarity last?
Britain prepares to enter its second week of lockdown, unified but uncertain... More The post Brits unite against coronavirus; but how long will the solidarity last? appeared first on The Duran.
Shaun Attwood Interviews Fantasist Wilfred Wong (Part 2)
False allegations of this nature have consequences for real people, something Wong doesn’t seem to understand and Shaun doesn’t care about. Watching the hangout in the live chat was a viewer called Samantha Baldwin, presumably “the” Samantha Baldwin. When she split up with David Madge, this toxic female accused him of sexually abusing their two […] More The post Shaun Attwood Interviews Fantasist Wilfred Wong (Part 2) appeared first on The Duran.
North Macedonia Accession to NATO aims to Maintain Unipolarity in Multipolarity Age
Skopje Previously Independent of NATO Willingly Chooses to Serve American Hegemony More The post North Macedonia Accession to NATO aims to Maintain Unipolarity in Multipolarity Age appeared first on The Duran.
Russia flies needed coronavirus aid to the United States
A somewhat buried article on the Russia Today (RT) English-language site, and more prominently shown on the Russian site, notes that Russia sent a plane full of needed helpful supplies and equipment to help the United States combat the coronavirus pandemic and help its people. On the morning of March 31st, the USA has over […] More The post Russia flies needed coronavirus aid to the United States appeared first on The Duran.
Coronavirus brings a “Bretton Woods Moment”
Globalization as we know it is over: the world leaders will dispute the coming system More The post Coronavirus brings a “Bretton Woods Moment” appeared first on The Duran.
Shaun Attwood Interviews Fantasist Wilfred Wong (Part 1)
Recently I described Shaun Attwood as charisma in an empty suit. If he believes a tiny fraction of this rubbish he has an empty head as well. His livestream guest Monday night was Wilfred Wong, who has spent the past 27 years investigating Satanic ritual abuse. The word “investigating” should be interpreted in the broadest […] More The post Shaun Attwood Interviews Fantasist Wilfred Wong (Part 1) appeared first on The Duran.
Pandemic of fear…
Here is something interesting: https://www.bitchute.com/video/QcQuU2MmTtAL/ Also check out the official euro statistics regarding deaths in europe, no sign of any pandemic ! https://www.euromomo.eu/ We are being bamboozled big time ! More The post Pandemic of fear… appeared first on The Duran.
Free Download: George Orwell, "1984"
"I told you, Winston," he said, "that metaphysics is not your strong point. The word you are trying to think of is solipsism. But you are mistaken. This is not solipsism. Collective solipsism, if you like. But that is a different thing; in fact, the opposite thing. All this is a digression,"' he added in a different tone. "The real power, the power we have to fight for night and day, is not power over things, but over men." He paused, and for a moment assumed again his air of a schoolmaster questioning a promising pupil: "How does one man assert his power over another, Winston?" Wi... more »
Free Download: Aldous Huxley, “Brave New World"
“Till at last the child's mind is these suggestions, and the sum of the suggestions is the child's mind. And not the child's mind only. The adult's mind too - all his life long. The mind that judges and desires and decides - made up of these suggestions. But all these suggestions are our suggestions...” - “Brave New World: Suggestions from the State” • *Freely download “Brave New World", by Aldous Huxley here:* - http://www.idph.com.br/conteudos/ebooks/BraveNewWorld.pdf
"The Virus of Tyranny"
*"The Virus of Tyranny"* by Eric Peters "Everyone seems to have a “plan” for dealing with the Corona virus. Like the “plans” for health care – and everything else. How about a *principle*? If you are worried about getting sick, then stay home. Shutter your business, if you wish. This is your right, on the same principle that you have the right to decide for yourself whether to drink broccoli smoothies – or eat bacon cheeseburgers. But you haven’t got the right to force anyone else to drink broccoli smoothies – nor to force them to stop eating cheeseburgers. Nor to order them to “s... more »
A Man For All Seasons - 1966
Four and a half years ago I asked my Facebook connections for their best non Hollywood, film suggestions. One excellent suggestion from Juanita Ann Richards, who has since deactivated her... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
FOLLOW CHINA, FOLLOW RUSSIA, FOLLOW AMERICA — THE POLITICS OF COVID-19 ALTERNATIVES WITHOUT CHOICE
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with “The immediate priority is to prevent the quick spread of this disease”, President Vladimir Putin (lead image, top left) declared in his state speech on the corona virus last week. This is the point on which there is no disagreement, not now at least. But how restrictive for the economy […]
SDF troops secure Ghuweiran Prison after ISIS terrorists attempt to break out: video
Several self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS; formerly ISIS/ISIL) detainees escaped the Geweran prison in al-Hasakah city on Sunday. Footage from outside the prison which is mainly controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), shows SDF and the Kurdish Self-Defence Forces militants in an alert state in the vicinity of the prison and on its roof on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Libyan Army shoots down Turkish aircraft in Tripoli
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – The Military Information Division of the Libyan National Army, led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, announced on Monday evening the shooting down of a Turkish aircraft in the Tripoli District. The Military Information Division said on its official Twitter account that “the air defense platforms of the Libyan Arab Armed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-03-29
This is a summary of 15 AMN articles on the following subjects: Hasakah, ISIS, Libya, Syria, Iran, Iraq, US, Ansarallah, Saudi, Yemen, Kirkuk, Maduro, Venezuela, Aleppo, Turkey, UAE, North_Korea, Idlib, Riyadh. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, North-Africa, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, World-News, Gulf Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Coronavirus symptoms are remarkably similar to those experienced from exposure to 5G … for which incidentally Wuhan was China’s pilot city in late 2019
The China Coronavirus 5G Connection is a very important factor when trying to comprehend the coronavirus (formerly abbreviated 2019-nCoV, now COVID-19) outbreak. Various independent researchers around the web, for around 2-3 weeks now, have highlighted the coronavirus-5G link despite the fact that Google (as the self-appointed NWO Censor-in-Chief) is doing its best to hide and […] Read more
Maddow Claimed It Was “Nonsense” A Naval Hospital Ship Would Dock in New York by Next Week; It’s Arrived
Maddow Claimed It Was “Nonsense” A Naval Hospital Ship Would Dock in New York by Next Week; It’s Arrived by Paul Joseph Watson | www.Infowars.com MSNBC host faces humiliation. Rachel Maddow is facing humiliation after she claimed President Trump’s assertion that a naval hospital ship would dock in New York by this week to help …
CBS News Says ‘Editing Mistake’ Led To Misleading Video Showing An Italian Hospital During Segment On New York’s Coronavirus Crisis
CBS News Says ‘Editing Mistake’ Led To Misleading Video Showing An Italian Hospital During Segment On New York’s Coronavirus Crisis by SHELBY TALCOTT, https://dailycaller.com/ CBS News said an “an editing mistake” led to the network airing footage of an Italian hospital during a segment on New York’s coronavirus crisis in a statement to the Daily …
Russia Presents Covid-19 TREATMENT Based on Existing Anti-Malaria Drug
Russia Presents Covid-19 TREATMENT Based on Existing Anti-Malaria Drug by https://www.rt.com/ Russian specialists said they’ve come up with an effective way to treat Covid-19 using an anti-malarial drug. This type of medication is now widely researched around the globe as a possible remedy from the pandemic. – While experts around the world have been trying …
Ron Paul: Will Coronavirus End The Federal Reserve?
Ron Paul: Will Coronavirus End The Federal Reserve? by Ron Paul | www.Infowars.com ‘The silver lining is that this next crisis could finally demolish the Keynesian welfare-warfare state and the fiat money system’ – September 17, 2019 was a significant day in American economic history. On that day, the New York Federal Reserve began emergency …
Who Had Advanced Knowledge of COVID-19?
Who Had Advanced Knowledge of COVID-19? by Jon Bowne | www.Infowars.com Exercises preparing for a similar pandemic took place in 2019 As the shock and awe continues its reign of terror across America, we have to ask at some point – How did we get here? – 2019 began with an ironic excavation of the …
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