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Autism Action Month Begins
Caption this photo of a young man with autism who climbs. And stands. His Mom gave me permission to run this photo. What purpose do you think climbing and balancing serves? I have friends who children with ASD do this.... more »
April Fools, Rules, Schools
Aaaaand it's April 1, 2020. Here we are, Autism Action month. Will anyone pay attention or care? The window dressing and blue lighting of years past seem quaint. COVID-19 has taken over our day to day life in an extreme... more »
Want To See Bernie Defeat The Two Conservatives And Become President? Keep Fighting
Almost everyone I know is desperate to see Trump defeated in November-- but no one wanted it to be this way. CNN analyst Stephen Collinson reported yesterday that Trump is being forced to lead the country into what is shaping up to be one of its most tragic months in history "as experts say the coronavirus pandemic could kill more citizens than the Vietnam and Korean wars combined." But instead of a figure the country could rally behind, we are stuck with a self-congratulatory, divisive sociopath. "It’s no exaggeration." wrote Collinson, "to say Trump faces the most critical month... more »
Accused Claremont serial killer's car and uniform had fibres matching those on bodies, court told
The Claremont serial killings trial is shown the inside of a Telstra-issued car the prosecution alleges Bradley Edwards used to stalk two of his victims, before eventually murdering them and dumping their bodies in bush graves at opposite ends of Perth.
All-Electric Tornadoes Now A Reality
By Paul Homewood The RAF have been secretly developing all-electric Tornadoes for the last two years. The big problem, as with electric cars, has been the limited range, but this has now seemingly been overcome. An eagle eyed observer has taken this picture of a KFC135 loaded with 3,756 Tesla Powerwall batteries […]
Iran claims US military actions in Iraq will lead to catastrophe
BEIRUT, LEBANON 1:20 P.M.) – On Wednesday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement claiming that the actions of the U.S. military in Iraq are pushing the region into catastrophe. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, ‘Abbas Mousavi, said that “the American military moves in Iraq are contrary […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US forces intercept Russian military convoy in northeast Syria: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:25 P.M.) – The U.S. forces intercepted a Russian military convoy that was making their way through the Al-Hasakah countryside this week. According to reports, the Russian military convoy was moving through Rmeilan area when they came across the U.S. forces, who obstructed their path and forced them to turn back towards the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Watch: Russian aircraft departs for US with medical supplies
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 P.M.) – A Russian military aircraft departed to the U.S. this morning to deliver medical supplies like facemasks amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A Russian Antonov An-124-100 Ruslan military heavy transport aircraft with medical masks and equipment has departed for the United States amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Russian Defence […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Sana’a-based Yemeni gov’t accuses Saudi-led forces of airdropping virus-infected facemasks
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – The Ansarallah-affiliated Yemeni Information Minister has raised the possibility that the facemasks airdropped by the Saudi-led Coalition in Sana’a and other Yemeni cities could be infected with the coronavirus, urging media outlets and activists to spread awareness of the danger. The Yemei Information Minister based in Sana’a, Dhaifullah al-Shami, said […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian aircraft carrying medical aid arrives in US to help with coronavirus
A Russian Antonov An-124-100 Ruslan military heavy transport aircraft with medical masks and equipment has departed for the United States amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Russian Defence Ministry said Wednesday. “A Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft with medical masks and medical equipment on board has left for the United States”, the ministry said. Earlier, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iranian official warns US against ‘new military error’ after Patriot missile deployment in Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – Hussein Amir Abdullahian, Assistant Speaker of the Iranian Parliament for International Affairs, has warned the United States of any new military error. in Iraq. Abdullahian wrote on Twitter that “the re-positioning and moves of the American military in Iraq and the region might be a kind of psychological warfare.” He […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish military strikes Syrian Army positions in eastern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – The Turkish military carried out artillery strikes on the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions in eastern Idlib on Tuesday. According to reports, the Turkish military targeted the Syrian Army’s positions near the city of Saraqib, hitting the latter’s forces with heavy artillery. The Syrian Arab Army reportedly did not respond […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Watch: Syrian air defenses intercept Israeli missiles over Homs
Alleged videos of Syrian air defenses repelling a missile attack over Syria’s Homs have emerged online. According to the state news agency SANA, the air defence systems downed Israeli missiles. There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties. The Syrian military often accuses Israeli Air Force jets of violating its airspace in order to conduct […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-03-30
This is a summary of 15 AMN articles on the following subjects: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ansarallah, Marib, Yemen, Iraq, US, Coronavirus, Syria, Israel, Iran, IRGC, Saudi, Netanyahu, Idlib, NorthKorea, ISIS, Libya, Turkey, Kirkuk. Categories covered in this brief: World-News, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Middleeast, Gulf, Iran, North-Africa, Turkey Let us know how you like this brief in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Medical cannabis businesses eye potential new markets in southern US
Medical marijuana legalization efforts are advancing through several states in the southern U.S., and if successful, they promise tens of millions of dollars of opportunities for cannabis entrepreneurs searching for markets that potentially offer lower costs and fewer barriers to entry. Marijuana businesses looking to launch in the region could benefit from: Lower real estate […] Medical cannabis businesses eye potential new markets in southern US is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Missed earnings, misdirection put Canadian cannabis executives in hot seat
The exodus of cannabis executives in Canada is in full swing after their companies raked up collective net losses exceeding CA$6 billion ($4.4 billion) in 2019, the first calendar year recreational products were allowed to be sold. Most of Canada’s top cannabis producers have replaced their chief executives or chief financial officers over the past […] Missed earnings, misdirection put Canadian cannabis executives in hot seat is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Hospitalizations for SARS Double in Brazil, Exerting Pressure on National Health System
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The number of people hospitalized for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), a complication caused both by influenza viruses already known in Brazil and the novel coronavirus, has doubled this year. The number of hospitalizations in the country has reached 16,879, compared to 7,761 during the same period last year. But […] The post Hospitalizations for SARS Double in Brazil, Exerting Pressure on National Health System appeared first on The Rio Times.
Some Brazilian Insurance Companies Relax Rules, Now Cover Coronavirus Deaths
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Worldwide, life and lender insurance (which guarantees the payment of financing and debts in the event of death and disability) does not usually cover pandemics such as the novel coronavirus. This is because the risk of such scenarios happening is typically very low. But in view of the current turmoil, […] The post Some Brazilian Insurance Companies Relax Rules, Now Cover Coronavirus Deaths appeared first on The Rio Times.
Reduced Till Organic Soybeans Could Be Viable, But Prices Need To Be At Least 10% Higher
Assuming the organic manufacturing process is able to sustain premium pricing levels. organic soybean producers using reduced-tillage production methods can achieve similar revenue, finds an ongoing experiment. read more
Fake faith, con-men "clergy" and the coronavirus
I'm getting very tired of reading about this, or that, or the other preacher/clergy/rabbi/imam/whatever who's claiming that this, or that, or the other act of faith (usually accompanied by an impressive donation to the speaker) will protect believers from the coronavirus pandemic. They've been encountered all over the world, in almost every religion or sect. The latest one I've seen comes from England. A faith healer has been accused of "exploiting" people's anxiety about the coronavirus crisis by selling a "plague protection kit" for £91 *[about US $113]*. Bishop Climate Wisema... more »
Support for Kingdom in Russia FTA
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01-Apr-2020 Prime Minister Hun Sen on Monday said Russian Ambassador to Cambodia Dmitry Tsvetkov has pledged to support Cambodia as it moves towards a free trade agreement (FTA) with the federation.
Solar amplifiers impact weather trends
“Using this, the signals of the Schwabe Cycle from the stratosphere, oceans and the weather trends can be detected without gaps. Solar amplifiers such as UV/ozone dynamics and the interaction between solar activity, cosmic rays and cloud formation have been … Continue reading →
"Covid-19 Pandemic, Economy Updates AM 4/1/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic, Economy **Updates AM 4/1/20" * *- Frequently **Updated**"* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ - *https://www.zerohedge.com/* *APR 1, 2020 12:47 PM:* "Here We Go Again: China Puts County On Lockdown After New Corona Cluster Emerges" *APR 1, 2020 7:23 AM: *“Spanish COVID-19 Cases Pass 100k, Japan Closes Border To US & UK Citizens: Live Updates” *APR 1, 2020 5:00 AM:* "Who's Next To Fail In The Post-COVID World?" *APR 1, 2020 12:05 AM:* "Is America Able To Handle COVID-19? – Global Prospects Han... more »
President Trump: “I want to give people hope”…
Yesterday during the white house briefing on the status of the coronavirus, CNN asked President Trump why he wasn’t being more dramatic and emphasizing the potential downsides to the COVID-19 impact on the nation. President Trump responded: . [Hat Tip … Continue reading →
Coronavirus: More Wheels Coming Off
Some scattered but nevertheless telling signs of coronavirus impact.
Isolated, Bolsonaro Weeps and Seeks Support Among Military Against Crisis
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Politically isolated, President Jair Bolsonaro has demonstrated emotional fragility in the handling of the coronavirus crisis and sought refuge in the military sector in an attempt to regain control of the government. On at least one recent occasion, he wept before members in the Planalto Palace who were not part […] The post Isolated, Bolsonaro Weeps and Seeks Support Among Military Against Crisis appeared first on The Rio Times.
Congress Passes Basic Income in Coronavirus Crisis While Planalto Struggles for Prominence
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, the Federal Senate unanimously approved a bill to establish an emergency basic income of R$600 (US$150) to help low-income families in an effort to tackle the economic crisis brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic. The measure will be in place for three months, extendable, and will now be […] The post Congress Passes Basic Income in Coronavirus Crisis While Planalto Struggles for Prominence appeared first on The Rio Times.
Coronavirus Causes Prison Riots and Mass Escape Attempts in Latin America
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - There are hardly any prisons where measures to protect the detainees are sufficient. Overcrowding is up to 500 percent, which makes it impossible to "keep a distance" between prisoners. On March 28th, the first Coronavirus case was confirmed in a prisoner in the Chilean penitentiary Puente Alto. This triggered a […] The post Coronavirus Causes Prison Riots and Mass Escape Attempts in Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Counts 5,717 Confirmed Cases and 201 Deaths by Covid-19 (March 31st)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In one day, Brazil confirmed 42 more Covid-19 deaths, according to data from the Ministry of Health released on Tuesday, March 31st. The number of deaths increased from 159 to 201, the majority being people over 60. The country has also reached the highest number of confirmed infections for a […] The post Brazil Counts 5,717 Confirmed Cases and 201 Deaths by Covid-19 (March 31st) appeared first on The Rio Times.
New U.S. Ambassador Arrives in Brazil Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
[image: Brazil,US Todd C. Chapman is the new ambassador to Brazil.] SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Amid the global Covid-19 health crisis, a new United States diplomat arrived in Brasilia on Sunday to take his position as the North American ambassador to Brazil. Todd C. Chapman was appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump in October of 2019 and confirmed by the US Senate earlier this year. “It […] The post New U.S. Ambassador Arrives in Brazil Amid Covid-19 Pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Federal Court Overturns Decision Ordering Campaign Fund Be Used Against Coronavirus
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Presiding Judge of the Second Federal Court of Appeals, Reis Friede, overturned a decision by Federal Judge Frana Elizabeth Mendes, of Rio de Janeiro's 26th Federal District Court, that granted a period of 96 hours for President Jair Bolsonaro and the President of the National Congress, Davi Alcolumbre, to […] The post Federal Court Overturns Decision Ordering Campaign Fund Be Used Against Coronavirus appeared first on The Rio Times.
Petition to Impeach President Bolsonaro Collects One Million Signatures
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A motion calling for the impeachment of President Jair Bolsonaro (no party), drafted by members of the left-wing PSOL (Socialism and Liberty Party), was submitted on Tuesday, March 31st, to the Chamber of Deputies - together with one million signatures collected by means of a virtual petition. The document is […] The post Petition to Impeach President Bolsonaro Collects One Million Signatures appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio’s Public Defender’s Office Takes Action Against Mayor’s Decree Reopening Part of Trade
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Rio Public Defender's Office lodged a public civil action against the city government to suspend the effects of the decree releasing building supplies stores and lottery houses as of March 27th. According to the Defender's Office, "the decree's flexibility is not backed up by any technical study that would […] The post Rio’s Public Defender’s Office Takes Action Against Mayor’s Decree Reopening Part of Trade appeared first on The Rio Times.
10 Back Exercises You Can Do to Make Your Body Thrive
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Identification of Coronavirus Isolated from a Patient in Korea with COVID-19
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The Tankgewehr M1918 – The World's First Tank Killer Rifle
*Peter Suciu* *History, Europe* The rifle did a reasonably good job of stopping enemy tanks. Military hardware is not typically an area where there is a "chicken and egg" question as to what came first – as countermeasures almost always come as a result of a new weapon platform. Such was the case of anti-tank weapons, which were developed at the end of the First World War to stop the new tanks. Today, there are all sorts of shoulder-mounted rocket launchers, mines and even specially designed aircraft that are there to take out enemy tanks. But the granddaddy of anti-weapons was ... more »
As a Coup Raged in 2016, Turkish Air Force F-4 Phantom Crews Remained Loyal to the President
*David Axe* *Security, * On the night of July 15, 2016, elements of the Turkish military rose up against Pres. Recep Tayyip Erdogan — and very nearly succeeded in killing or capturing their controversial leader. A few military units remained steadfastly loyal to the embattled president. Among them — the 1st Main Jet Base in Eskisehir in northwestern Turkey. The base’s F-4E Terminator 2020 fighters flew to Erdogan’s aid during the direst hours of the daylong attempted coup. On the night of July 15, 2016, elements of the Turkish military rose up against Pres. Recep Tayyip Erdogan ... more »
This Is the A-10 Warthog Movie the U.S. Air Force Didn’t Want You to See
*David Axe* *Security, * A short film that the Air Force tried to suppress reveals why axing the A-10 is a bad idea. The U.S. Air Force more than once has practically begged Congress to allow it to retire its roughly 280 A-10 Warthogs, those venerable twin-jet attackers that saved countless soldiers’ lives in Iraq and Afghanistan—and which more recently returned to Iraq to help battle Islamic State. A short film that the Air Force tried to suppress reveals why axing the A-10 is a bad idea. Literally for decades—since well before the 1991 Iraq war—the U.S. Air Force has been try... more »
Ring: The Ultimate Technology to Protect Your Home or Business?
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * If you have 15 minutes to spare this weekend, you can use that time to protect your home by installing the Ring Alarm system. If you have 15 minutes to spare this weekend, you can use that time to protect your home by installing the Ring Alarm system. Just 10 or 15 years ago, this would have been indeed unthinkable. But under the guidance and financial backing by Amazon, the Ring Alarm is here to revolutionize home security. Best of all, its equipment and service can usually fit into anyone’s budget. When the Ring Alarm system arrives, the conta... more »
What Pregnant Women Should Know in the Time of COVID-19
*Helen Cheyne* *Public Health, World, United Kingdom* Here are all the details. Pregnancy and birth continue in times of crisis. There may be no perfectly convenient moment to give birth but for women who are pregnant in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic this must feel like a most uncertain period. So, what does the current situation mean for pregnant mothers in the UK? Unlike other aspects of healthcare, maternity care cannot be postponed or cancelled. Maternity services are rapidly planning and adapting services to provide safe care while minimising the risk of spread... more »
Sweden's JAS-39F Gripen Is No F-35 (But Perfect for One Country)
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Latin America* Hint: It has to do with its "shared workload." The JAS-39E and F variants of the Swedish Gripen fighter are the black sheep of the family in many ways. Despite being the most advanced variant, they have consistently lost bids to rival fighters, with Brazil and Sweden being the only customers for the JAS-39E and Brazil being the only customer for the JAS-39F. As such, the JAS-39F is shaping up to be a uniquely Brazilian fighter, developed almost in full to the specification of the Força Aérea Brasileira, or Brazilian Air Force. As the Brazil... more »
Can You Break A Contract Due To Coronavirus?
*Andrew Schwartz* *Politics, Americas* [image: A woman walks by some businesses that remain closed as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Belfast, Northern Ireland March 30, 2020. REUTERS/Jason Cairnduff] It's called an "act of God." The coronavirus pandemic has prevented countless people from fulfilling their contracts, from basketball players to babysitters. Could all of these people be sued for breach of contract, or are they excused due to this extraordinary event? What about payments made in advance, such as tickets bought for a concert that has now b... more »
How Iran Got Russia's Deadly MiG-29 Fighter
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Middle East* Although an older airframe and perhaps lacking compared to more modern airframes, the MiG-29 is nonetheless still capable—and that’s why Iran bought it. *The Mystery of Iran’s MiG-29s* While Russia’s MiG-35 is certainly the more capable airframe, the MiG-29 is no lightweight either. But how did Iran, in the face of sanctions, acquire MiG-29? Hint: The collapse of the Soviet Union was like the Wild West for arms markets. *MiG-29* The Soviet Union’s first fourth-generation fighter—the MiG-29 was faster than what NATO countries had, though l... more »
Coronavirus Has Turned the Strongest Job Market In Fifty Years Into A Weak One
*Celeste K. Carruthers, Larry Kessler, Marianne Wanamaker* *economy, Americas* [image: A man walks past a job centre as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Stevenage, Britain, March 31, 2020. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra] Bad news. Before the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses and schools to close, high school and college graduates from the Class of 2020 could have expected to graduate into the strongest job market in 50 years. Now, due to massive economic fallout , the Class of 2020 is at risk of graduating into a recession . This souring economy has impor... more »
Zombie papers: Why do papers by the most prolific fraudster in history keep getting cited?
It’s a bit like a slugger crediting Barry Bonds for help with his homerun swing. An anesthesiology journal has retracted a 2018 paper that cited three retracted papers by Yoshitaka Fujii, the record-holder for most retractions by a single author. As we’ve written before, journals had a spotty record in reacting to the Fujii scandal, … Continue reading Zombie papers: Why do papers by the most prolific fraudster in history keep getting cited?
A slowdown of a rise of cases saves almost no lives
"Models" and people claiming otherwise are deceiving the public There are lots of data, rapid societal changes, conceptual principles to discuss during these Covid-19 times. Finally someone has made the same rudimentary yet absolutely essential point that I have been emphasizing for more than a month (but never dedicated a special blog post to): If your package of restrictive policies only manages to "slow down" the growth, it saves virtually no lives. This point was made by Maria Chikina, assistant professor of molecular biology at Univ. of Pittsburgh, and Wesley Pegden, associate ... more »
More than 5,000 Australians quarantined in hotels after returning amid pandemic
The largest number of people is being held in New South Wales, where more than 3,140 travellers are in mandatory quarantine, and some have expressed frustration about not being able to get fresh air or exercise.
'The horse has bolted': Indonesia closes borders to foreigners as national emergency declared
Indonesian authorities are forcibly shutting down large gathering such as weddings as the country implements stricter coronavirus prevention measures, but the Government is being criticised for leaving its pandemic response too late.
Port Arthur, MONA, among Tasmanian destinations visited by coronavirus-infected pair
Authorities say two people from interstate who later tested positive for coronavirus had visited a slew of tourist attractions and trips before leaving Tasmania, as two other separate cases take the state tally to 71.
'It's heartbreaking': Uluru resort stands down hundreds due to COVID-19
More than 500 people have been stood down or lost their jobs as Uluru's major tourist accommodation provider shuts down operations.
Coronavirus and the internet — new data shows which cities are winning and losing
As millions of Australians turn to their home internet connections for work because of COVID-19, data shows some cities' internet is more clogged than others.
Outback cattle stations implement strict measures to prevent coronavirus
Australia's largest cattle company imposes strict measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus on its 26 stations, farms and feedlots in Queensland and the Northern Territory, warning workers their remote location does not make them safe.
Experts concerned COVID-19 is creating more barriers to abortion for DV victims
Reproductive rights groups are asking for urgent legal changes to allow access to abortion drugs through telehealth, saying coronavirus restrictions will likely to lead to an increase in unplanned pregnancies.
Fall armyworm outbreak in NT and WA a sign invasive pest is spreading rapidly
Initially discovered in Far North Queensland as its first foothold in Australia, there's now been a large outbreak of the invasive moth in the Northern Territory and Western Australia.
Wild goats invade deserted Welsh town as residents go into lockdown
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With people isolating themselves at home due to coronavirus restrictions, cities around the world are falling silent. But a town in Wales has had cheeky new residents move in.
Call for Airbnb shutdown over 'isolation holiday' promotions
Despite travel bans, some accommodation websites are offering isolation packages, including stocked fridges and food deliveries for locked-in guests.
Scrubbing in: 40,000 retired nurses, doctors, pharmacists urged to join coronavirus fight
More than 40,000 former doctors, nurses, midwives and pharmacists will be asked to come back to work to help Australia tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
ELIXIR of MAN
ELIXER OF MAN Out of Greek mythology we learn of an elixer that the Gods drank in order to sustain themselves in pertetuity or something sort of like that. Recall hthough that we understand here that these folks were all human beings in robust health, but not obviously experiencing regression in age. Aging itself had stopped for them. That opposes our experience so it obviously needed something. I now suspect that all this had substance in terms of Bronze Age advances in knowledge. There is a thousand year history and a robust civilization to support such an effort and ... more »
Coronavirus, Trump Takes Charge
Conrad makes clear the utter absurdity of the Democratic Party and the MSM completely clear. I will go a bit further and ask just what they can ever be thinking? Any strategic or tactical calculation by these folks fails by the simple inability to understand that they failed three years ago and that the focus must be on building contenders for the future. This election was always lost. Now he is managing a true crisis and is providing a master class in the nonce. Give it up boys. *Coronavirus, Trump Takes Charge* *By CONRAD BLACK* *March 30, 2020 3:50 PM* *President T... more »
Turn the Economy Back on; Even Fauci is Confessing
We are soon going to ask just what that was all about? Something happened in China. The virus took off in a crowd and that over ran the whole medical system there. Like flue, people died. Because a lot could not get proper care, a lot died unnmecessarily. And it is a bad flue that gives yo viral pnuemonia. Social distancing works. What we do have here is overkill. We could have done all this with mandatory masks, common sense and zero crowds until the numbers fell off. Throw in ample testing of all those facing exposure and you certainly break the chain. South Korea ha... more »
Pedophiles Down Under
This is more about the CIA operation back in the day before Reagan became president. It is reasonable that this all then became black after that. The mere fact that we are getting glimpses of all this all over says as much as it is a powrrful tool of control. What you are reading about here is Aquino's team actually somewhat in plain sight during the seventies. Read and become educated. this is what is now been taken down. ... more »
US should stop sanctions against Iran amidst coronavirus pandemic
Exacerbating civilians' suffering to try to change their government's conduct is ethically wrong. More The post US should stop sanctions against Iran amidst coronavirus pandemic appeared first on The Duran.
What Happens After the Pandemic
After the pandemic has passed and the dead have been counted, a new wave of economic victims will emerge. More The post What Happens After the Pandemic appeared first on The Duran.
UAE’s Rapprochement With Syria Aimed Against Turkey
United Arab Emirates Heads Bloc to Counter Turkish Aggression More The post UAE’s Rapprochement With Syria Aimed Against Turkey appeared first on The Duran.
Coronavirus can help Ukrainian healthcare system
On April 01, the second stage of medical reform should come into force in Ukraine. This event promises to go unnoticed against the backdrop of the main problem of this century – the coronavirus pandemic. The author of the reform is Dr. Death. Such a nickname among the people received the former Minister of Health […] More The post Coronavirus can help Ukrainian healthcare system appeared first on The Duran.
COVID19 vs Hantavirus
Hantavirus kills man in China amid COVID-19. Is Hantavirus the new threat? More The post COVID19 vs Hantavirus appeared first on The Duran.
The Racism Hunters
What is the difference between the philosopher’s stone and racism? No matter how hard you search or where, you will never find the philosopher’s stone, while people of a certain political persuasion will find racism everywhere, whether it exists or not. Ditto paid hacks. When Donald Trump was asked by a dumb belle masquerading as […] More The post The Racism Hunters appeared first on The Duran.
COVID19 #STAYATHOME
The situation In the world Is changing rapidly. I highly recommend you to #STAYATHOME More The post COVID19 #STAYATHOME appeared first on The Duran.
Greg Hunter, "The Real Crash – Inflationary Implosion of Bond Market"
*"The Real Crash – Inflationary Implosion of Bond Market"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Money manager Michael Pento has long warned the global financial system was “not sustainable or viable” because of record debt creation. Pento has also long said, “This was the biggest debt bubble in history, and it is going to pop someday.” That day has arrived. Now, Pento says, “This is a global depression just like we had in the 1930’s combined with a 2008 style credit crisis. That’s what it is. I was on your program about three months ago, and I predicted a global recession. That was wro... more »
The First Victims of the Oil Price War
Why Russia has the upper hand in the oil price war, and what that might mean for US shale players.
Labor Market Worse Before Virus; Unemployment Could Reach 16 Percent
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The National Household Sample Survey (PNAD), released on Tuesday, March 31st, by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), shows that the labor market was showing signs of deterioration even before the spread of the new coronavirus in Brazil, assess analysts. If the scenario was no longer encouraging, it […] The post Labor Market Worse Before Virus; Unemployment Could Reach 16 Percent appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Need for Empathy in the Time of Coronavirus
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
STOCKHOLM / ROME, Apr 01 (IPS) - The experience and interpretation of the Coronavirus pandemic oscillates between the personal and the general spheres. The official discourse and measures taken by authorities have a direct impact on our lives, change our daily existence and foster worries for the future. A dark cloud of uncertainty hovers above us. What do decision makers know? What can they do? What can we do? Many of us are secluded in our own homes, others in wards or hospitals, or even alone and far away from the ones they love: Read the full story, “The Need for Empathy in t... more »
Modern Day Slavery Reaches a Far Corner of the World
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 01 (IPS) - The deadly, fast-spreading coronavirus which upended three key UN conferences—on the empowerment of women, on nuclear disarmament and on indigenous rights—claimed another casualty last week when a commemorative meeting on the transatlantic slave trade was postponed. Read the full story, “Modern Day Slavery Reaches a Far Corner of the World”, on globalissues.org →
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President Moon Jae-In Handled the Coronavirus Well, but Can He Win South Korea's April Elections?
*Karl Friedhoff* *Politics, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC2H1E9KHVIW&share=true] What if independents go for the conservatives? On April 15, South Koreans will head to the polls in their first National Assembly election since the impeachment of Park Geun-hye and amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Voter motivation is high—with 80 percent saying they are certain to vote—and the election is being framed as a referendum on the leadership of President Moon Jae-in. While he and his party enter the election in strong posit... more »
Marine F/A-18 Hornets and Air Force F-16s Are Getting a Big Upgrade
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* Now that the APG-79(v)4 is slated to fly on the classic Hornet, Marine Corps pilots will be able to identify, track and engage more targets over a greater distance than ever before. The United States Marine Corps is now updating the radar systems on some of its Boeing F/A-18 legacy Hornet fighter planes with a new active electronically scanned array (AESA). Jane's reported that the first procurement contract was awarded last week, with Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) selecting Raytheon to supply the AN/APG-79(v)4 AESA radar systems for the f... more »
The Syrian Civil War Is A Mess—Can It Be Fixed?
*Ora Szekely* *Politics, Middle East* [image: A Syria Civil Defence member carries a wounded child in the besieged town of Hamoria, Eastern Ghouta, in Damascus, Syria January 6, 2018. REUTERS/ Bassam Khabieh] It's been nine years and counting. Despite many attempts at negotiations , the Syrian war – a conflict with a complicated and constantly changing cast of characters that has killed as many as 585,000 people and displaced over half of Syria’s prewar population – has proved extremely difficult to resolve. As the war grinds on, conditions are only getting worse. For months , th... more »
What Does the U.S. Space Force Actually Do?
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * And it could be too small to achieve its goals. "To boldly go where no one has gone before" may have been the motto of TV's *Star Trek*, but for now at least that isn't the mission statement for the U.S. Space Force, the first "new" branch of the U.S. military since the creation of the United States Air Force in 1947. President Donald Trump has touted the Space Force as "the largest ever investment in the United States Military," after the White House signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act, but what its role to be is still not entirely ... more »
The Swedish Alternative: Coronavirus as a Grand Gamble
As draconian lockdowns, punitive regimes and surveillance become the norm of the coronavirus world, Sweden has treaded more softly in the field. This is certainly in contrast to its Scandinavian cousins, Denmark and Norway. The rudiments of a life uninterrupted generally remain in place. Cafes, restaurants and shops, for the […]
For 40 Years I Watched ‘Rampant Fraud’ on Wall Street Destroy Capitalism, Covid-19 Nailed Its Coffin Shut
For 40 Years I Watched ‘Rampant Fraud’ on Wall Street Destroy Capitalism, Covid-19 Nailed Its Coffin Shut by https://www.rt.com/ By Mitchell Feierstein, investor, banker, and author of Planet Ponzi: How we got into this mess, what happens next, and how to protect yourself. He spends his time between London and Manhattan. – The Covid-19 market turmoil set off …
Report: Israel’s Top Rabbi Orders Ceremonial White Robe to Greet Messiah
Report: Israel’s Top Rabbi Orders Ceremonial White Robe to Greet Messiah by Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz, https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/ …. On Saturday night, Yonatan Dadon of Radio 2000, an Orthodox Hebrew language broadcaster, interviewed Rabbi Yaakov Zissholtz on his weekly Melaveh Malkah program. – In the Hebrew language video, Rabbi Zitsholtz gave the following disclaimer: – “I don’t …
The Comex Has Technically Defaulted on the 100 oz Comex Futures Contract
The Comex Has Technically Defaulted on the 100 oz Comex Futures Contract by Dave Kranzler of Investment Research Dynamics I truly thought I had seen all that was possible in the creation of paper gold when the Comex rolled out its “pledged gold” category which enabled technically insolvent banks like HSBC and JP Morgan – the only …
Syria Air Defences Down Israeli Missiles Over Homs: State Media
Syria Air Defences Down Israeli Missiles Over Homs: State Media by https://www.aljazeera.com/ There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Syrian air defences intercepted several Israeli missiles fired at targets in the centre of the war-torn country late on Tuesday, according to Syrian state media. – “The air defences shot down a number of …
Israel Has Already Made Gaza Unlivable. Now the Coronavirus Is Coming.
Israel Has Already Made Gaza Unlivable. Now the Coronavirus Is Coming. by BELÉN FERNÁNDEZ, https://www.jacobinmag.com/ Israel’s blockade of Gaza has turned the strip of land into the “world’s largest open-air prison.” And now the overcrowded enclave has its first confirmed cases of COVID-19. – Back in 2012, the United Nations predicted that the Gaza Strip would …
Why I Backed Ian Murray for Deputy Leader
Long time readers know I supported Rebecca Long-Bailey for Labour leader. It might therefore come as a surprise that my deputy vote went to ... Ian Murray. This appears a bit incongruous considering everything written here in recent years and, well, my choice for leader. Why have I found Ian's pitch so attractive? In brief, here are my reasons: 1. As a discerning writer of all matters politic, one must move with the times. *Stay relevant*. A wind is flapping about the Labour Party, and the gale that blew the left wing leadership off course has forced them onto the rocks of marginal... more »
Five Most Popular Posts in March
The month in which everything changed. But what posts tickled readers' fancies over the course of the last 31 days? 1. Meeting Coronavirus With Complacency 2. Finding Coronavirus Scapegoats 3. Dither and Delay 4. Oh Jeremy Corbyn 5. Criticising the Coronavirus Strategy Hey 'rona, ooooh 'rona. Covid-19's certainly done a job here. Not only when it comes to determining what's hot, but also by relegating the blog to, um, definitely not. Since the start of this crisis audience figures have approximately halved. There could be three reasons for this. Either the great internet-travelling ... more »
What Kind of Sophistry is this? - Man on the Moon - Jim Carey/Andy Kaufman
That Jim Carey, he's awesome said some. Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
NOW YOU SEE IT, NOW YOU DON’T – US SATELLITE EVIDENCE AND THE MH17 TRIAL
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with The US satellite images proving that a BUK missile brought down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 on July 17, 2014, have existed for twenty-three days – between July 20 and August 12, 2014. Since then they ceased to exist. Since then too, for almost six years, no US Government official has claimed […]
The World Will Not End - Five Variations Of The Same Theme - Five Poems by M.N. Hopkins
*Version # 1* *The world will not end* *It is our freedoms to end* *If we allow this* *© **2020 M.N. Hopkins* *Version # 2* *The world will not end* *It is our freedoms to end* *Hypocrites now rule* *© **2020 M.N. Hopkins* *Version # 3* *The world will not end* *It is our freedoms to end* *First **amendment gone* *© **2020 M.N. Hopkins* *Version # 4* *The world will not end* *It is our freedoms to end* *Fox rules chicken house* *© **2020 M.N. Hopkins* *Version # 5* *The world will not end* *It is our freedoms to end* *Forced **vaccination* *© ... more »
Covid-19 Report 3/31/20: “Coronavirus: The Economic 'Rescue' Is Shafting Us”
Chris Martenson, “Coronavirus: The Economic 'Rescue' Is Shafting Us” - https://www.peakprosperity.com/
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