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Three Facts from Today's Jobs Report
- The employment-population ratio fell by 1.1 percentage points. This is the largest one-month drop since these data began in 1948. - The number of job losers on temporary layoff showed a large spike upward (by more than 1 million people). - The number of permanent job losers showed only a small increase (by less than 200,000 people). None of this reflects the dramatic changes during the past two weeks. We will have to wait until next month's report to see that in the employment data. But these three facts offer a glimmer of hope that the inevitable deep reces... more »
Natural Treatment Remedies for Seasonal Allergies
Spring is here and so are seasonal allergies. And with that, comes all of the symptoms for those affected. Runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, sore throat, itchy eyes and even a cough can all occur with seasonal allergies. Allergen exposure can arise from inhalation, ingestion or through skin exposure. Why and how do seasonal allergies … Continue reading "Natural Treatment Remedies for Seasonal Allergies" The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Seasonal Allergies appeared first on TDW.
Top 5 Foods to Fight Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal allergies are a condition experienced by many. They tend to occur during certain parts of the year, namely spring and summer seasons. Hallmark seasonal allergy symptoms arise as a result of the immune system’s overactive response to allergens. 70-80% of your immune system is housed in your gut. So, when it comes to preventing … Continue reading "Top 5 Foods to Fight Seasonal Allergies" The post Top 5 Foods to Fight Seasonal Allergies appeared first on TDW.
Is The White House’s 240,000 Coronavirus Deaths Estimate Overblown?
Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response coordinator, showed charts on death estimates related to the coronavirus pandemic. © Jabin Botsford *Boston Globe/Washington Post:* *Experts, Trump’s advisers doubt White House’s 240,000 coronavirus deaths estimate * WASHINGTON - Leading disease forecasters, whose research the White House used to conclude that 100,000 to 240,000 people will die nationwide from the coronavirus, were mystified when they saw the administration's projection this week. The experts said they don’t challenge the numbers’ validity but said they don’t know ho... more »
Webcam abortions and an abortion app???...
*while we mourn the people who have succumbed to the Wuflu, we continue to butcher babies.* Does that make any sense to you? Through it all Shawn Carney, of 40 Days for Life, brings a vision of hope - and we thank him. *Friday in Passion Week* Lesson for today Jeremiah 17:13-18 O Lord the hope of Israel: all that forsake thee shall be confounded: they that depart from thee, shall be written in the earth: because they have forsaken the Lord, the vein of living waters. Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed: save me, and I shall be saved, for thou art my praise. Behold they say... more »
Why is the CoronaVirus Death Rate in Germany and everywhere else falling so rapidly?
From Europe – Opinion by Karma Singh Day by day we see the death rate from Corona-whatever rapidly falling: Not merely in Germany where it has now fallen to 0.563% but also in other countries which have been carrying out mass-testing over the last 2 weeks. There are very good reasons for this. The Corona … Continue reading Why is the CoronaVirus Death Rate in Germany and everywhere else falling so rapidly?
BREAKING: Commander salutes a consummate pro!
*FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020Pence refuses to flinch:* Let's be fair! Commander Trump's daily marathon briefings do serve an important purpose. Sure, they serve his political interests. But they serve a much more serious purpose—they keep us rubes well informed. Cable suits keep airing these shows to serve this public interest. At yesterday's briefing, to cite one example, the public got to learn this: TRUMP (4/2/20): One other thing, just a quick thing. So, what I've found is *when governors called me, I think in every case they’ve always been so nice,* so nice and I’ve seen them and h... more »
Crew Of The COVID-19 Plagued Supercarrier USS Theodore Roosevelt Give Fired Captain A Hero's Farewell
*Warzone/The Drive*: *COVID-19 Plagued Aircraft Carrier Crew Give Sacked Captain A Thunderous Hero's Farewell* The circumstances surrounding Captain Crozier's removal from command remain murky, but his beleaguered crew appears to still ardently support him. After sending a seemingly desperate letter regarding the safety of the thousands of sailors under his command, Captain Brett Crozier of the COVID-19 plagued supercarrier USS Theodore Roosevelt was relieved of his command by the Acting Secretary of Navy. You can and should read all about this controversial move in this in-depth ... more »
Does ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic Have Coronavirus?
The Netflix documentary subject was put in isolation after he supposedly came in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
US Leads Global Wave of Nations Stealing, Seizing and Diverting Coronavirus Equipment
Governments have resorted to seizing, diverting, outbidding and outright stealing equipment from each other in a desperate bid to stem the tide of the coronavirus epidemic. The post US Leads Global Wave of Nations Stealing, Seizing and Diverting Coronavirus Equipment appeared first on MintPress News.
Erdogan’s Idlib Misadventure: Reality Checks and Hard Lessons for Turkey
Turkey has found itself as a historic diplomatic crossroads following its military blunder in Syria. Now, wounded and humiliated, it faces a choice between neighborly detente or escalating its NATO-backed aggression in Syria. The post Erdogan’s Idlib Misadventure: Reality Checks and Hard Lessons for Turkey appeared first on MintPress News.
The U.S. Navy's Newest Aircraft Cariers Have Cameras That Can See Everything
*Warzone/The Drive:* *The Navy's New Aircraft Carrier Has A Revolutionary Video System That Sees Everywhere All The Time* *America's carriers are going from having a sailor film deck operations through a window to recording the entire deck with no cameraman at all. * In a follow-up to our recent profile on the unique wrap-around windowed enclosure, known as the Island Camera Room, found on American aircraft carriers, we have confirmation that the new Ford Class supercarriers feature a far more technologically advanced system—one that requires no windows or even a camera operator a... more »
That truth stuff has never been his thing
This COVID-19 is serious stuff and we can no longer mess around. We missed six weeks when we should have been investing in things we would need rather than naysaying it and selling stocks like my Senator did. As for … Continue reading →
U.N. Releases Report on Socio-economic Effects of Coronavirus
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 03 (IPS) - As the number of coronavirus cases continues to grow, concerns are simultaneously growing about the current and long-term effects this will have on certain demographics -- specifically, women, the youth, migrant workers, and many employees around the world. Read the full story, “U.N. Releases Report on Socio-economic Effects of Coronavirus”, on globalissues.org →
In memoriam ‒ Martin Khor
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
GENEVA, Apr 03 (IPS) - We are greatly saddened by the passing of Martin Khor, a long-time friend and colleague, an undaunted fighter for the poor and underprivileged, a passionate believer in a more balanced and inclusive multilateralism, a rare intellectual and eloquent orator, an icon of the Global South worthy of veneration, greatly respected for his struggle for justice and fairness against the dominance and double-standards of big economic powers. Read the full story, “In memoriam ‒ Martin Khor”, on globalissues.org →
These Migrant Workers Did Not Suddenly Fall From the Sky
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
Apr 03 (IPS) - Madness engulfs the planet. Hundreds of millions of people are in lockdown in their homes, millions of people who work in essential jobs – or who cannot afford to stay home without state assistance – continue to go to work, thousands of people lie in intensive-care beds taken care of by tens of thousands of medical professionals and caregivers who face shortages of equipment and time. Narrow sections of the human population – the billionaires – believe that they can isolate themselves in their enclaves, but the virus knows no borders. The global pandemic driven by t... more »
Backpackers allowed to extend stays in Australia to help farmers during coronavirus pandemic
Backpackers will be allowed to extend their stays in Australia and temporary visa holders will get early access to their superannuation under changes being unveiled by the Federal Government today.
Coronavirus update: Spain overtakes Italy as country with second most confirmed coronavirus cases
Just In - 11 hours ago
Spain is now second only to the United States in terms of confirmed coronavirus cases after overtaking Italy as Europe's most infected nation with more than 117,000 cases.
UKC News: How Gov’t, Media Are Misleading Public About Coronavirus and COVID19
*UKC News* | Co-hosts Mike Robinson and Patrick Henningsen, along with special guest is Andrew Mather, for today's end of week news round-up.
Netanyahu Shared Fake Video as ‘Proof’ of Iran Coronavirus Cover-up
*21WIRE* | Israel's leader has been caught trafficking in internet fake news.
WATCH: Cop Kills Unarmed Teen After Mistaking Fellow Cop’s Gunfire as the Teen’s
[image: shooting]“They shot at us too, right?” Despite ruling the shooting death of an unarmed teen justified, the cops who opened fire on him were finally fired nearly four years later.
Remember, There Are Innocent People In Red States Who Do NOT Deserve To Die
The extreme-right moron governors of Georgia and Florida finally-- way too late to save their citizens-- ordered statewide lockdowns Wednesday. Last time I looked there were still a dozen states where governors have refused to order lockdowns-- all red Trump states led by extremely cowardly politicians: *•* Alabama-- Kay Ivey (R) *•* Arkansas-- Asa Hutchinson (R) *•* Iowa-- Kim Reynolds (R) *•* Missouri-- Mike Parson (R) *•* Nebraska-- Pete Ricketts (R) *•* North Dakota-- Doug Burgum (R) *•* Oklahoma-- Kevin Stitt (R) *•* South Carolina-- Henry McMaster (R) *•* South Dakota-- Kristi... more »
The Interstellar Ramjet at 60
The interstellar ramjet conceived by Robert Bussard may have launched more physics careers than any other propulsion concept. Numerous scientists over the years have told me how captivated they were with Poul Anderson’s treatment of the idea in his novel Tau Zero. Al Jackson takes a look at Bussard’s concept in today’s essay, referencing its […]
Paradigm Shift Courtesy of the Black Swan named Corona
*Paradigm Shift Courtesy of the Black Swan named Corona* *Written by Grant G* *Oil demand has fallen by a staggering 16 million barrels per day, terrible right?.... no, not at all, it's the future, it's progress, albeit progress at a terrible cost.* I'm not afraid to die, but, this pandemic scares the hell out of me, I fear for my mother because it will kill her and fear that it will kill your mother, father, grandparents and millions more and there is nothing anyone can do to ease this terror, and that's what it is, terror, worse than war, a terror nobody has seen since... more »
Simple method of preventing and self-testing for Coronavirus infection
Mar 31 Posted by Editor, cairnsnews Coronavirus Detection: A reader has warned some of this information is incorrect. Please go to this medical website for more accurate advice. https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/self-test-for-coronavirus The simplest way to distinguish Coronavirus from a Common Cold is that the COVID-19 infection does not cause a cold nose or cough with cold, … Continue reading Simple method of preventing and self-testing for Coronavirus infection →
Google search engine blacklists alternative news sites
For example, he says, “[Google management] said that Hillary Clinton running weapons through Benghazi was an example of Fake News.” Not knowing whether or not this was true, Vorhies did his own due diligence and discovered, to his surprise that there was overwhelming evidence that Hillary had not only funneled weapons to ISIS, but that … Continue reading Google search engine blacklists alternative news sites →
Countries re-tooling factories at the expense of China
Editor, cairnsnews Letter to the Editor Martial law in Poland The world is in various forms of lockdown to avoid the inevitable—a trimming of the human herd. It’s disconcerting to reach the age and time of life where you are the one the wolves would choose to trim out of the herd, but that’s life—and … Continue reading Countries re-tooling factories at the expense of China →
5G Extermination Looks Like Coronavirus
Originally posted on AIM Truth Bits: . Raw audio file: https://aim4truthblog.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/we-are-being-cooked-with-5g.mp3 . Coronavirus: US Navy captain pleads for help over outbreak . Fauci said CCP virus originated in China . ? Senior Executive Services NEUTRALIZED . The Rockefeller Foundation Coronavirus Script ?
Emergency Room Doctor Doesn’t Realize Major Signs & Symptoms of COVID-19 Coronavirus Cases Match Evidences of Zinc Deficiency
By Bill Sardi March 30, 2020 Physicians who diagnose cases of COVID-19 coronavirus illness get a quick sense of whether the patient is on track to develop the deadly form of coronavirus pneumonia. The most common symptoms are fever, dry cough, shortness of breath and flu-like symptoms. But modern medicine is so steeped in its … Continue reading Emergency Room Doctor Doesn’t Realize Major Signs & Symptoms of COVID-19 Coronavirus Cases Match Evidences of Zinc Deficiency →
NATO’s Dark Blueprint For Virus/Vaccine Warfare
George Webb For Mark Kulacz’s brilliant research piece on the shutdown of Ft. Detrick https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFvus… For entire Mark Kulacz Archive of Rogue’s Gallery, go to kzdigs.com Virginia Benassi – Chief Technical Officer, World Health Organization https://www.who.int/medicines/ebola-t… Both Virginia Benassi and Sina Bavari wrote R&D WHO Blueprint https://www.fredericknewspost.com/new… https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/05/he… via NATO’s Dark Blueprint For Virus/Vaccine … Continue reading NATO’s Dark Blueprint For Virus/Vaccine Warfare →
Say no to house arrest
Say no to house arrest. Nigel Farage via Say no to house arrest. – YouTube
America Wants War Reparations from the Queen
Originally posted on AIM Truth Bits: . Raw audio file: https://aim4truthblog.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/reparations-from-the-queen.mp3
True North Update: Canada defends Communist China
Despite ample evidence that proves China is lying about the spread of coronavirus, Minister Hajdu is defending the communist regime. by Candice Malcolm April 2, 2020 Trudeau’s health minister Patty Hajdu is looking more like an autocratic leader from China than a health minister of a free and democratic country. Despite ample evidence that proves … Continue reading True North Update: Canada defends Communist China →
Patty Hajdu accuses reporter of “feeding conspiracy theories” for asking about China coronavirus stats
The U.S. intelligence community found evidence China purposefully hid and falsified their coronavirus case data. by Andrew Lawton April 2, 2020 There’s “no indication” China’s numbers on coronavirus infections and deaths can’t be trusted, Canadian Health Minister Patty Hajdu said Thursday. Responding to a question at the government’s daily coronavirus briefing Thursday, Hajdu downplayed concerns … Continue reading Patty Hajdu accuses reporter of “feeding conspiracy theories” for asking about China coronavirus stats →
An interview with four Chinese physicians at the epicenter of the pandemic in Wuhan
Benjamin Mateus of the WSWS had an opportunity in mid-March, through an intermediary, to communicate with four Chinese physicians who were involved from the beginning in the massive response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan. To assure the anonymity of these individuals, names and locations have been changed. The correspondence has been edited and reformatted for clarity and brevity.
CAFE standards reform and the Big Green lie
Sensible people should welcome the reforms to the CAFE standards, the big boost it means to the economy, and the safety, savings and choice it means for consumers. The post CAFE standards reform and the Big Green lie appeared first on CFACT .
Common Good versus Public Good
One of the distinctive claims in Adrian Vermeule's recent constitutional work is his argument that government authority should endeavor to promote, and enforce, the "common good." By contrast, the political theory of liberal republicanism argues that politicians and the public should cooperate and compete with each other to promote the "public good." Does this mean that Adrian is arguing for a familiar kind of liberal republicanism well-known to the founders and promoted by them? No, these two concepts are not the same. Adrian's "common good" is a concept derived from Catholic pol... more »
Trump Administration Halts Seasonal Worker Visas in Response to Virus
[image: trump-administration-halts-seasonal-worker-visas-in-response-to-virus] The administration is suspending the issuing of H-2B visas as millions of Americans file for unemployment amid virus-related business closures.
The US’s Wave Of Hospital Closures Left Us Ill-Equipped For COVID-19
A couple of weeks ago, as countries scrambled to protect their citizens from the COVID-19 pandemic by closing borders and quarantining travelers, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, upon the “recommendation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” took the unprecedented step of urging all students who are studying abroad to return home. In the announcement, they emphasized the need to return home if students are living in a country with “poorly developed health services and infrastructure … for example the USA.” The word spread quickly on social media that the United S... more »
What Planet Are We On?
In case you hadn’t noticed, the exploding coronavirus pandemic (we’re #1!) has taken a tad of our attention lately and the definition of “the future” has largely become: When will this be over? Not surprisingly, then, much real news about our future planet has largely gone missing in action. Take, for example, a story that's received next to no attention in this country, a report on the massive bleaching of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef this year thanks to record warming waters. Think of it as Australia’s oceanic equivalent of the staggering wildfires that burned through parts of... more »
Oil Industry Exploits Pandemic As Excuse To Dodge Federal Regulations, Fees
In an act of appalling hubris, the oil and gas industry is asking the federal government to loosen enforcement of federal regulations on public lands in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Kathleen Sgamma of the Western Energy Alliance, one of the petroleum industry’s primary lobbying groups, was quoted in EnergyWire as seeking one-year extensions for two-year drilling permits and 10-year federal mineral leases, a change that would allow them to hold onto unused leases they are stockpiling. Sgamma also referenced changes to compliance requirements and “royalty and fee waivers” f... more »
COVID-19: How Germany Is Managing Its Outbreak
A recent work visit to Germany, where I grew up, stretched from one week to three. Those weeks coincided with the spread of the coronavirus in Germany as well as across Europe. What I saw while there is that Germany’s population is in a state of shock and still can’t quite grasp how this sudden turnaround of their lives happened. Only some two weeks ago, life seemed to proceed in a fairly normal way despite the looming crisis which appeared to be unreal and far away. I’m back now at my home in the U.S. From my perspective as a scholar of history and international affairs, what is... more »
Sailors cheer sacked 'Captain Crozier' in Guam
The crew turned out to cheer the dismissed skipper of the virus-stricken Navy nuclear aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. "The whole ship came out to say goodbye to Captain Crozier". The captain showed great courage and sense of responsibility knowing that he was putting his career at risk. This is the kind of dedication to the people (not the institutions) that we should all have. Especially now..... Having been in the US Air Force for 3.5 years during the Vietnam War I can easily put myself in the shoes of many of these sailors. Far from home, missing and worrying about ... more »
Snowing heavily in North and South Dakota – Videos
2 Apr 2020 – I sure don’t miss driving in these conditions! North Dakota: South Dakota: Thanks to Kenneth Lund for these videos The post Snowing heavily in North and South Dakota – Videos appeared first on Ice Age Now.
"Why San Francisco does sourdough best"
That's the title of an in-depth article at BBC News. Here's an excerpt. When James W Marshall discovered gold in the hills north of San Francisco in 1848, it sparked a migration of epic proportions. Within a year, tens of thousands of immigrants from both across the country and around the globe had relocated to the Californian city and its surroundings, carrying with them basic necessities like clothing; carpentry tools; and coffee, sugar and flour. However, there was one staple item that would become a part of the city’s history forever: starter for bread. In a place where nouris... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Apr 3
1929 Shah and King Faisal passed notes that legal barriers over Persian nationals In Iraq had been lifted 1939 King Ghazi died in car accident King Faisal II took power but was only 3 His cousin Abd al-Ilah chosen to rule in his place 1939 Ger Amb to Iraq Gobba spread rumors that England behind Ghazi’s death Led to riot in Mosul that sacked British consulate and killed consular 1941 Golden Square officers picked Gaylani to become PM for 3rd time Started arresting pro-British politicians (Musings On Iraq interview with Prof Boich World War II In Iraq and Syria) 1941 British War O... more »
UN’s Paris Climate Architect Dismisses Coronavirus Deaths and Misery
The architect of the United Nations’ Paris climate agreement has joined the list of climate activists calling coronavirus deaths “an opportunity.” While dismissing the human misery caused by the coronavirus, Christiana Figueres advocated for permanent restrictions on human behavior and economic activity similar to what governments have imposed in response to the coronavirus. Christiana Figueres […] The post UN’s Paris Climate Architect Dismisses Coronavirus Deaths and Misery appeared first on Climate Realism.
We spoke to hundreds of prison gang members – here's what they said about life behind bars
Scott H. Decker, Foundation Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Arizona State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 12 hours ago
Gangs are still a significant reality in US prisons. But most inmates say that their power has been watered down, and they no longer rule facilities with an iron fist.
How coronavirus has ended centuries of hands-on campaigning for politicians
Andrew Kettler, Ahmanson-Getty Fellow, University of California, Los Angeles at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 12 hours ago
Coroanvirus has ended politics as normal. What will campaigning look like without handshaking, high fives and the kissing of babies?
Census undercounts are normal, but demographers worry this year could be worse
Rebecca Tippett, Director of Carolina Demography, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 12 hours ago
How accurate will the 2020 census be? A demographer explains which communities are hard to count, how the coronavirus could affect the process and what's at stake.
But what about Gaza?
What if every item of BBC news had to include a comparison with “Gaza”? That seems to be what Jeremy Bowen has in mind. Today programme. (2:28:47) “….someone usually on this programme to talk about the Middle East” says Mishal Husain as she introduces Jeremy Bowen and his 'choice of poem' at 8:28 am. “G’morning to you and y’now I’m gonna be as cheerful as possible because this is a very hard time and it’s miserable for so many and people are dying. Y’know, we’re gonna get through it. Um. There have been some comparisons made with this fight against the virus and the war, and I... more »
Les manipulations de la Commission européenne sur les Accords de Partenariat Economique intérimaires de Côte d'Ivoire et du Ghana
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
03-Apr-2020 La présente analyse vise à démasquer les multiples stratagèmes utilisés par la Commission européenne pour imposer les Accords de Partenariat Economique intérimaires de Côte d'Ivoire et du Ghana.
The European Commission's manipulations of the interim Economic Partnership Agreements of Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
03-Apr-2020 This analysis aims to uncover the many tricks used by the European Commission to impose the Interim Economic Partnership Agreements of Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana.
South Korea aims for environmental leadership through green free trade agreements
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
03-Apr-2020 South Korea has been especially keen to present an image of itself as an environmental leader to the global community.
India plans SAARC trade talk soon, but past differences could prove to be a hurdle
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
03-Apr-2020 SAPTA and SAFTA never took off is because all these countries were never able to focus on trade, keeping politics aside.
The Pandemic Started In China, But Europe Helped To Spread It
*The Intercept:* *Coronavirus Started in China, but Europe Became the Hub for Its Global Spread* When the coronavirus began to spread, Mongolia took sensible precautions. It halted border crossings from China, with which it shares a 2,877-mile border. Mongolia also imposed travel bans on people from South Korea and Japan, the other epicenters of the pandemic at the time. Yet the virus nonetheless found its way to Mongolia, where the first infected person — known as the “index case” — was a Frenchman who had come to the country from France via Moscow. The story is the same for man... more »
US District Court Issued Permanent Injunction Against Philips N.A. & Two Executives to Limit Distribution of Defective Emergency Care & Resuscitation Devices
Boycott Everything Philips, as long as you have breathe in your body, and then some. Haunt them after death, too. … Continue reading →
US Taxpayers Paid Millions to Design Low-Cost Easy to Use Ventilator for a Pandemic; The Company (Philips) Is Selling Higher-Priced Versions Of It All Over The World While Refusing To Deliver To The US Gov Before 2022; Kushner “Negotiating” A More Complex-Expensive One With Philips
Boycott everything Philips! From ProPublica.org: US “Taxpayers Paid Millions to Design a Low-Cost Ventilator for a Pandemic. Instead, the Company … Continue reading →
Nancy Pelosi sees your suffering from coronavirus as an opportunity for getting more power
While Trump is buying more ventilators, forcing companies to make ventilators, moving hospital ships to crisis areas, passing a massive aid bill to keep the economy afloat amid the restrictions necessary to minimize American deaths, revamping regulations to ensure that truckers can keep on trucking supplies to you, and spending hours spreading the word about what you can do to keep yourself safe all Nancy Pelosi has been doing is trying to make political hay. She held up the relief bill designed to help hard working Americans through their temporary unemployment and loss of business... more »
Russia’s Counter-COVID Aid To America Advances The Case For A New Detente
Russia’s urgent dispatch of counter-COVID aid to America was both symbolic and substantial in the sense that it improved the country’s reputation among average Americans which in turn advances Trump’s years-long case for a “New Detente” between these two Great Powers. From Russia With Love Observers could be forgiven for […]
Object lesson
.,¸¸,.»§«,¸¸,.·´¯`·.,¸¸,.»§«*¥*»§«,¸¸,.·´¯`·.,¸¸,.»§«·.,¸¸,. *.* We're at Mother Nature's mercy only thinking we have "clues." Still, we *humans *strut and preen like we wear crowns. We're at ease and rape the planet for our squalid little pleasures. We're the local space/time's version of unfunny, tragic clowns... *.* Appearances deceive us while we show just what we: psychopathic institutions sans all balance. All our "spin" bereft of substance we're adrift beneath hard stars; procrastinating evil without conscience... *.* Ever wonder why there're *homeless* folks from... more »
Federal Government getting set to implement a cashless society on the back of the Coronavirus scam
Coronavirus statistics are flawed worldwide. The economy must not be forsaken on this World Health Organisation contrived lock down of the world population. Australia will never recover from the loss of more than a million jobs. Coronavirus or Covid 19 is no more dangerous than the common flu.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford Set To Up The Fear & Inevitable Stupidity.Today’s buzzword “Stark”
*And the extreme paranoia will kick it up a notch. If one can even imagine that occurring?* *"Stark " is looking to be the fear word of the day. (Harsh or Blunt BUT also RIGIDLY CONFORMING) Which is sooo interesting, because, while the masses are going to see this as harsh or blunt- I understand this coordinated move as a push for rigid conformity.** Because that's the goal rigid conformity!* **Premier to release 'really stark' projections Friday as Ontario confirms 401 new COVID-19 cases* *While it’s being admitted that yes, obviously, there are many different outcomes for thi... more »
Democrat Chuck Schumer lies about Trump and coronavirus for political gain
As is usual Democrats, including Chuck Schumer, have been lying to you about Trump. They're lying about how he responded to the coronavirus threat just like they lied about Russian collusion and impeachment. But Trump isn't a typical milquetoast Republican. He fights back. In letter he made public Trump calls out Schumer's lies and points out how Schumer is more concerned about political grandstanding than helping the people of New York he allegedly represents. You can find the letter here but some of the highlights are: Trump start out by pointing out the obvious: *Thank you for... more »
‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ Singer Bill Withers Dies at 81
"A solitary man with a heart driven to connect to the world at large, with his poetry and music, he spoke honestly to people and connected them to each other,” the family statement read.
As Media Focuses on COVID19, Study Finds ‘Fire Did Not Cause Building 7’s Collapse on 9/11’
[image: 7]A four-year long study has been released on World Trade Center Tower 7 which concluded that there is no way office fires brought it down at free fall speed.
“It’s the terror of knowing what the world is about”: Under Pressure during the pandemic
News 1. The latest “The Nova Scotia government has extended the State of Emergency until April 19 to try and contain the spread of COVID-19,” reports Jennifer Henderson, who sat in on yesterday’s briefing for me: Premier Stephen McNeil announced two new programs: one, to help workers and self-employed people who have lost their jobs […]
Moose River betrayal
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. On March 31, the Australian company St. Barbara, which last year acquired Atlantic Gold with its open pit gold mine at Moose River and a project to open three more mines along Nova Scotia’s Eastern shore, sent investors a COVID-19 update. It stated: St Barbara’s […]
Without a stronger government response, Main Street businesses will be decimated by the pandemic
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Small businesses are big business in Nova Scotia. First, there’s plenty of them. According to Statistics Canada’s Canadian Business Counts, in December 2019 there were 31,524 businesses with between one and 99 employees in Nova Scotia. Second, they employ a pretty big chunk of the […]
"Progressive" is a dog whistle for "fascist"
Democrats keep saying they're for "progressive" policies. What they don't tell you is that "progressive" means totalitarian ie fascist. Progressive policies are about bigger government which takes more of your paycheck through much higher direct and indirect taxes; just like fascist states do. Progressive policies assume that there are no inalienable rights; that all rights flow from the government and are gifts that politicians give the people. Progressive policies place politicians in charge of every aspect of our lives from what sort of bags we use for our groceries--a policy t... more »
Why the Coronavirus Is Making U.S.-China Relations Worse
*Joseph S. Nye Jr.* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Washington and Beijing should compete but also need each other on transnational threats. American relations with China were already difficult before the novel coronavirus appeared in January. Now the COVID-19 crisis has made them worse, and that represents a colossal failure of top leadership in both countries. The COVID-19 episode illustrates both China’s strengths and weaknesses. Its initial censorship, suppression of feedback and curtailment of the free exchange of international information allowed the pandemic to develop... more »
Best Buy's Response to Coronavirus: Curbside Pickups
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * For all you tech-savvy consumers out there who love to physically try out certain items before deciding to purchase them, you’re likely out of luck--for now. For all you tech-savvy consumers out there who love to physically try out certain items before deciding to purchase them, you’re likely out of luck. That’s why the closings of consumer electronics stores like Best Buy sting so much. Because of this current health pandemic, Best Buy and other retailers have been forced to provide curbside pickups only. This kind of service used to be a popu... more »
Pakistan Is Showing U.S. Enemies How to Defeat America
*Michael Rubin* *Security, * [image: Pakistani military personnel stand beside short-range Surface to Surface Missile NASR during Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad, Pakistan, March 23, 2017. REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood] Simply put, the U.S. willingness to accept a flawed ‘peace’ deal with the Taliban has convinced Taliban sponsors within Pakistan’s military and all-powerful intelligence service not only that Washington is weak and its concerns not worthy of serious attention, but also that Pakistan can gratuitously humiliate the United States as Pakistani Prime Minister Imran K... more »
OLED HDTVs: 2 Best Money Can Buy (And a QLED Twist)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, * What should you choose? One technology that has been especially beneficial to consumers lately is the development of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) television sets. OLED represents a substantial leap over traditional LED technology, resulting in thinner displays, sharper contrasts, faster response times, and lower costs. As consumer electronics manufacturers rush to implement this new tech across their television lines some TV sets are better than others. Here are three of the best affordable OLED TVs, 55 inches or larger, available now--and ... more »
Navy Sailors Dread Being Stationed In These 5 Locations
*Jeff Schogol* *Security, Americas* Congress has to do more to improve military housing. *Key point: *Servicemembers and their families have good reason to complain. The U.S. Navy boasts more than 75 domestic bases. Though they are most always situated on the water, not all Navy bases have that oceanside charm. Task & Purpose polled more than 1,000 readers to determine which installations are least liked across all the services. The reasons why service members and their families hate housing seem infinite, whether it’s because the housing is trashy, schools are below par, or the ... more »
Why Israel Gave Up On Getting The F-4 Super Phantom Fighter
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Middle East* By all accounts, the up-engined Phantom's performance was extraordinary. *Key Point:* Japan will retire its license-built F-4EJ Phantom fleet in 2019, leaving Greece, Iran, South Korea, and Turkey to fly upgraded Phantoms into the 2020s—but not the super-cruising Phantoms that could have been. In 2018 reports emerged that the Pentagon would seek to procure a dozen upgraded F-15X fighters to replace an aging fleet of F-15C air superiority fighters. Rightly or wrongly, advocates of the F-35 stealth fighter fear the F-15X might impact F-... more »
America Should Have Learned From 2009's Swine Flu Pandemic
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Even using revised figures, the H1N1 strain did not turn out to be dramatically deadlier than the seasonal flu, but it could have been. *Key point:* The controversy surrounding the swine flu’s impact should teach us how complicated it is to quantify a disease’s impact even well after the event has concluded In the fall of 2009, one of the brightest students in my rowdy fourth-grade class I was teaching in Washington DC contracted the swine flu. Worse, it seemed distinctly possible one of her best friends—an equally brilliant but perpetually asthma... more »
Iran's Military Is a Mighty Missile Machine
*Caleb Larson* *Technology, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2011%3Anewsml_GM1E74I1BXR01&share=true] Missiles are an essential tool of the Iranian regime. They are used for power projection, particularly towards Iran’s neighbors, or for anti-access/area-denial closer to home, in particular over the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. Missiles are an essential tool of the Iranian regime. They are used for power projection, particularly towards Iran’s neighbors, or for anti-access/area-denial closer to home, in particular over the S... more »
End the Shutdown, Says Dr. Ron Paul
The Mises Institute article states: "Neither the Trump administration nor Congress has the legal authority to shut down American life absent at least baseline due process." Ron Paul says the pandemic is being used by politicians to spend money with wild abandon and to take away civil liberties.
Seattle Releases Hundreds of Prisoners and Cops Stop Arresting Criminals
While police have stopped arresting people for certain crimes, Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best told citizens that efforts to deal with the pandemic included vigilance against "hate crimes". Don't call the police for protection against prowling or theft, but be sure call if you see "hate".
10 MORE Doctors and Scientists Criticize the Coronavirus Narrative
A major concern is the faulty pandemic computer models used at imperial College in the UK that projected millions of deaths when, in truth, Covid-19 death rates are similar to the common flu. They say the coronavirus is no more dangerous than a bad cold.
How to Create a False Pandemic, by Jon Rappoport
Jon Rappoport, who has studied epidemics and pandemics for 35 years, marshals the evidence in this series of podcasts that the Covid-19 pandemic is one of the most colossal deceptions the world has ever seen. This is investigative journalism at its best.
Navy Fires Captain Who Sought Help for Virus-Stricken Ship
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly said the USS Theodore Roosevelt's commander, Capt. Brett Crozier, “demonstrated extremely poor judgment” in the middle of a crisis.
US Sheds 701,000 Jobs, Ending a Record-Long Hiring Streak
The monthly job loss reported by the government, the worst since the depths of the Great Recession in 2009, is still just a small indication of what's to come.
The New Inequalities and People-to-People Social Protection
Yves here. On the one hand, this post contains many examples of how people with resources are assisting those hit hard by the coronavirus crisis. On the other, it is also all too apparent that in most cases, these charitable acts only make a dent in the problems most face, although admittedly shows of concern […]
PRESIDENT WHO CARES ABOUT POPULARITY MORE THAN COMPETENCE TURNS TO SOMEONE WHO OFFERS HIM NEITHER
Michelle Goldberg is right. *Jared Kushner Is Going to Get Us All Killed* Reporting on the White House’s herky-jerky coronavirus response, Vanity Fair’s Gabriel Sherman has a quotation from Jared Kushner that should make all Americans, and particularly all New Yorkers, dizzy with terror. According to Sherman, when New York’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, said that the state would need 30,000 ventilators at the apex of the coronavirus outbreak, Kushner decided that Cuomo was being alarmist. “I have all this data about I.C.U. capacity,” Kushner reportedly said. “I’m doing my own projection... more »
The Weakness In Globolization
The pandemic has exposed the weak link in the theory of globalization. The theory states that those nations which can easily produce certain products should produce them, while those countries which find it difficult to produce products should produce other things. Tom Walkom writes: The theory behind globalization (or the liberal world order as Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland prefers to call it) sounds good. It is based on two principles. First, nations should concentrate on producing goods and services for which they have a comparative advantage. Second, they should agre... more »
NYC Mayor Urges National Enlistment Program for Doctors
Mayor Bill De Blasio said on CNN that the country should be on a wartime footing to meet the coronavirus threat.
"Economic Market Snapshot AM 4/3/20"
*AM 4/3/20, Updated as Available.* ○ *"The more I see of the moneyed classes, * *the more I understand the guillotine."* - George Bernard Shaw ○ *Perfect storm: "*A perfect storm is an event in which a rare combination of circumstances drastically aggravates the event. The term is used by analogy to an unusually severe storm that results from a rare combination of meteorological phenomena." Coronavirus consequences precipitate total global economic collapse... ○ *April 3, 2020:* “This Is What Economic Collapse Looks Like” ○ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marke... more »
Symposium on Helen Norton, The Government's Speech and the Constitution: Collected Posts
Here are the collected posts for our Balkinization symposium on Helen Norton's new book, The Government's Speech and the Constitution (Cambridge University Press, 2019). 1. Jack Balkin, Introduction to the Symposium on Helen Norton, The Government's Speech and the Constitution 2. Frederick Schauer, The State’s Speech and Other Acts 3. Sonja R. West, The Government, the Press, and Our Shared Diagnosis 3. Richard Schragger, What is “Government” “Speech”? A View from Charlottesville 4. Josh Chafetz, Who is The Government? 5. Nathan Cortez, What To Do About Government Lies? 6... more »
Hearing from Albuquerque
By Bob Anderson (Albuquerque, New Mexico) We are locked in. Jeanne and I, like you and Mary Beth probably are ground zero for this virus so we are staying in. We saw it coming and stocked up on food, enough for a while. Got a lot of toilet paper, 100 lbs dry pinto beans, big bags of rice, canned goods, etc. Went to Harbor Freight and got the last of N95 masks and paper masks they had. A long line was forming behind me. Kroger is delivering food as we order. It is creepy on the streets. Quiet. Not many cars at all. New Mexico is at this time relatively low in everything. Ou... more »
WATCH: Cops Suffocate Innocent Elderly Blind Man in Hospital Until He Passes Out
[image: blind man]Deeply disturbing video was released as part of a lawsuit this week showing police allegedly suffocate an innocent blind man until he fell unconscious.
SouthCom Boosts US Military Presence In Latin America
The Donald Trump administration has ramped up US interventionism in Latin America, overseeing a far-right military coup in Bolivia and backing coup attempts against the leftist governments of Venezuela and Nicaragua. Against the backdrop of regime-change operations, the United States Southern Command has announced a massive expansion of its military presence in the region. Brazil will play an anchoring role in the new arrangement, embracing its new role as an extension of Pax Americana under the far-right government of Jair Bolsonaro. In recent months, Brazil has been designated a... more »
Pandemic Protections Must Extend To People In Prison
Over the past month as the Coronavirus pandemic has swept across the United States, precautions have been made to protect residents including enhancements to operational capacity of health care facilities, closing of non-essential business and the establishment of statewide lockdowns that mandate individuals to self-quarantine. Unfortunately these provisions have not extended far enough to protect incarcerated citizens, many of whom have family members and allies on the outside that have demanded action be taken to protect people in prison. In order to combat the lack of action tak... more »
Navy Virus-Laden Carrier Scuttled In Guam – Ship Captain Sacked
Having come to Guam from a 'flag waving visit' to Vietnam, the virus-stricken USS Theodore Roosevelt nuclear aircraft carrier, with 5,000 crew members on board, docked in Guam on March 27 after the number of positive cases onboard continued to grow. (Two U.S. Navy aircraft carriers reported cases of coronavirus onboard in March 2020. A pair of cases were reported aboard the USS Ronald Reagan at a naval base in Japan and dozens were reported aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt by the end of the month.) At the Pentagon on Wednesday, acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly told reporters 1... more »
After 42 Test Positive For COVID-19, Nurses In Western Pennsylvania Walk Off Job
Pittsburgh, PA - On Thursday, dozens of nurses, members of SEIU Healthcare PA, walked off at the Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center in Western Pennsylvania’s Beaver County. The walk-off came after 36 elderly residents and six healthcare workers at the nursing home tested positive for COVID-19. Already, two senior citizens at the facility have died of COVID-19. Nurses at the facility say that they haven’t been given N-95 masks to wear around residents. After days of the union being rebuffed in its attempt to meet with management to discuss safety issues and hazard pay, nurses on ... more »
GE Workers Protest And Demand Company Build Ventilators
General Electric factory workers protested on Monday in an act of solidarity to demand the company use its factories to produce ventilators for use in the fight against the coronavirus. As the peak of coronavirus infections and deaths is still nearly two weeks away, GE workers have demanded the company convert its jet engine factories to begin producing ventilators. Vice News reported that workers at the company’s Massachusetts aviation facility stood six feet apart and held a silent protest. Union members at the Boston headquarters marched six feet apart and said the company sh... more »
Europe Sends Medical Aid To Iran Using Sanctions Workaround
In the first transaction of its kind, France, Germany and Britain have sent medical goods to Iran under a trade mechanism set up to bypass US sanctions against Tehran. In January 2019, the three European countries, known as the E3, developed the trade mechanism — dubbed INSTEX — as a workaround to export goods to Iran. “INSTEX and its Iranian counterpart STFI will work on more transactions and enhancing the mechanism,” the German Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “These goods are now in Iran.” The German Foreign Ministry did not specify what was included in the shipment, onl... more »
On Introspection: Friedrich Nietzsche and Ayn Rand
Ayn Rand admired Friedrich Nietzsche, but in terms of psychology they were poles apart: Nietzsche, an obsessively introspective thinker, was prone to ruthlessly dissecting every pretension that he had about his own virtues and talents; he would examine his own flaws and weaknesses, and then be distressed by his failure to equal the vision of the ideal man that he held in his mind—Rand, however, having convinced herself of being perfect in every possible way, was incapable of introspection; her sharp intellect was pointed outwards and the flaws and weaknesses that she noticed were alw... more »
Qantas, Virgin resume some major international routes to help repatriate Australians
Australians trying to get back into the country will have to get to London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong or Auckland to do so, as the Federal Government establishes a network to bring people home.
U.N. Labels Pandemic ‘Most Challenging Crisis’ Since WWII, Projects Response Will Require 10 Percent of Global GDP
By Mairead McArdle April 1, 2020 10:38 AM United Nations logo at U.N. headquarters in New York City (Carlo Allegri/Reuters) The United Nations chief on Wednesday dubbed the coronavirus pandemic the “most challenging crisis” the world has faced since World War II, and called for a greater global response to match the scale … Continue reading U.N. Labels Pandemic ‘Most Challenging Crisis’ Since WWII, Projects Response Will Require 10 Percent of Global GDP →
United Nations wants 10% of entire planet’s annual income in fund for coronavirus response
Use of funds would include contraception and ‘reproductive health.’ Wed Apr 1, 2020 – 10:03 pm EST United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to the media at the opening day of the COP25 climate conference on December 2, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. Sean Gallup / Getty Images Matthew Cullinan Hoffman April 1, 2020 … Continue reading United Nations wants 10% of entire planet’s annual income in fund for coronavirus response →
Correspondence from Dr Vladimir Zelenko on Treatment of COVID-19 in New York
Dr. Vladimir (Zev) Zelenko Board Certified Family Practitioner 501 Rt 208, Monroe, NY 10950 845-238-0000 March 23, 2020 To all medical professionals around the world: My name is Dr. Zev Zelenko and I practice medicine in Monroe, NY. For the last 16 years, I have cared for approximately 75% of the adult … Continue reading Correspondence from Dr Vladimir Zelenko on Treatment of COVID-19 in New York →
Does Flu Shot Increase COVID Risk? – LotusRain Naturopathic Clinic
Does the Flu Shot Increase COVID-19 Risk? YES! Could a new flu vaccine be partly responsible for the COVID-19 mortality rate in Italy? YES! Following is important information shared by my respected colleague, Dr. Michael Murray. He acknowledges these are controversial conclusions, and has provided references for review. Does the Flu Shot Increase COVID-19 Risk? … Continue reading Does Flu Shot Increase COVID Risk? – LotusRain Naturopathic Clinic →
The COVID-19 Tripwire
by Tyler Durden Wed, 04/01/2020 “You better tuck that in. You’re gonna’ get that caught on a tripwire.” – Lieutenant Dan, Forrest Gump There is a popular game called Jenga in which a tower of rectangular blocks is arranged to form a sturdy tower. The objective of the game is to take turns removing blocks without … Continue reading The COVID-19 Tripwire →
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From Jenna Orkin See below: What to do if you get Covid-19* China to Start Buying Oil for State Reserves After Crash Chinese researchers isolated deadly bat coronaviruses near Wuhan animal market "She has now disappeared, her whereabouts unknown," the show reported, also tweeting photos of Ai.Soon after the show aired, Ai's account on the Twitter-like platform Weibo sent out a single, cryptic post with a photo taken from Wuhan's Jianghan Road."A river. A bridge. A road. A clock chime," the post read, the first since March 16, when the account posted to thank everyone for their concern... more »
3.4 Million Travellers Poured Into The U.S. When The Coronavirus Pandemic erupted
*ABC News*: *Disaster in motion: 3.4 million travellers poured into US as coronavirus pandemic erupted* "The numbers are clearly alarming." An ABC News investigation offers sobering insight into how COVID-19 has spread and penetrated so broadly, so deeply and so quickly in the United States. It also helps explain why Americans, no matter where they live, must continue to heed the warnings of health officials to self distance and why the virus likely was here far earlier than first realized. With the advent of COVID-19, the world has officially entered a dangerous new phase where ... more »
Caught on tape – Pelosi’s [and Schumer] disregard for pandemic social distancing to save lives
It’s pretty darn hard to poke at Trump when people like Pelosi are pushing the envelope themselves… I do applaud her moxie in trying to help her local community even as the President and his group are trying to keep the citizens safer. At the time the pandemic was not quite so bad with only about 20 or so ill in California. Today that number is far higher. The idea that she and other Democrats would speakor act out in their disgust, criticize every action he takes, tries to undermine his legitimacy as president, and belittle him and his family….that … Continue reading →
6.6 million new unemployment claims April 2nd
As the saying goes, "Records are made to be broken." But I don't think it's too often the case that it happens at the very next opportunity. Nevertheless, one week after the United States smashed its previous record for first-time unemployment claims with just under 3.3 million, it doubled the record on April 2, with over 6.6 million new unemployment claims, adding another 4 percentage points to the unemployment rate. After that news dropped, the Congressional Budget Office (via TPM) updated its economic projections for the nation's economy. Among other things, it expects the unempl... more »
Thought of the Day
Life is so much simpler when you stop explaining yourself to people and just do what works for you. The post Thought of the Day appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
New Moms, Postpartum Depression, And Social Isolation
Up to one in five women will develop postpartum depression, a condition that can adversely affect the thoughts, emotions and functioning of mothers, as well as the mental health of their partners and children. Adjusting to parenthood after delivery is challenging under normal circumstances, let alone in the midst of a global pandemic. Concerns about exposure to COVID-19, combined with physical distancing recommendations, can worsen depression and decrease access to the resources, such as health care and social supports, that women typically use to build resilience and promote rec... more »
Evolutions in the U.S. Chinese-Hacking Indictment Strategy
Attorney General Bill Barr and other Justice Department officials hold a press conference in Feb. 2020 to announce the indictment of four members of the PLA for hacking the credit reporting agency Equifax. (Source: Justice Department) On the heels of the indictment of a China-backed hacking group in December 2018, Jack Goldsmith and Robert Williams presented a compelling case that U.S. attempts to leverage legal action against Chinese hackers affiliated with the country’s security and defense organizations had failed to deter Chinese theft of intellectual property and trade secre... more »
Lawsuits against Bolsonaro’s Coronavirus Response Jam Courts, Pressure Prosecutor General
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In addition to contaminating thousands of people in Brazil, the coronavirus pandemic has flooded the desks of judges, appellate courts and higher tribunals with lawsuits ranging from the release of prisoners to requests for investigations into President Jair Bolsonaro. There are more than 20 lawsuits dealing with Covid-19 at the […] The post Lawsuits against Bolsonaro’s Coronavirus Response Jam Courts, Pressure Prosecutor General appeared first on The Rio Times.
How Does Petrobras Cope with Lower Oil Prices after Russia/Saudi Oil Battle?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite a potential agreement between the world's largest oil producers for a concerted cut in supply, the horizon is still one of decreasing demand this year due to the impact of the novel coronavirus, and analysts project a long period of declining prices. In this scenario, Petrobras should be able […] The post How Does Petrobras Cope with Lower Oil Prices after Russia/Saudi Oil Battle? appeared first on The Rio Times.
Why You Should Avoid Samsung’s Q900 Series 8K HDTV
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * Love Samsung? Great. Then save a few hundred bucks and just go with the Samsung Q90R 4K TV. Yes, the hype is already here: 8K will probably one day dethrone 4K. But today? Most likely, if you do already own an 8K TV, you’re just probably watching most of the content in 4K – this is because there is a dearth of 8K content available right now. With this in mind, let’s take a gander at Samsung’s Q900 8K TV, for which the 65-inch model can currently be had for $2,700. You might be ready to immerse yourself in that awesome 8K universe, but at least a... more »
Meet the Sejjil: Iran's Terrifying Ballistic Missile (A Potential Nuclear Missile?)
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2009%3Anewsml_GM1E59M1G8Z01&share=true] Could it carry a nuclear warhead? One of Iran’s more capable missile designs is the Sejjil—and remarkably it is probably produced domestically. It could potentially hit parts of Europe—and carry a nuclear warhead. *Origins* Beginning the mid-to-late-1990s, Iran began working on a medium-range ballistic missile that had a decent range and good payload. Tehran wanted a weapon that could carry both conventional high-explosive ordnance, a... more »
Check Out the U.S. Navy’s New Helicopter Carrier
*David Axe* *Security, * The U.S. Navy has a new helicopter carrier. Well, sort of. The U.S. Navy has a new helicopter carrier. Well, sort of. The Navy in March 2020 combined its sea-base ship USS *Lewis B. Puller*, a destroyer, some patrol boats and U.S. Army AH-64E Apache gunship helicopters to form Task Force Saber. The task force is in the Persian Gulf, practicing tactics for destroying enemy boats. The exercise clearly also is a show of force targeting Iran, whose large force of gun- and rocket-armed speedboats poses a serious threat to naval and commercial vessels in the G... more »
America's 'Lady Lex' Aircraft Carrier Fought Japan To Her Bitter End
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* She helped deliver a strategic loss to Japan at Coral Sea. *Key point: *Come May, *Lexington* would finally engage Japanese carriers in a first-of-its-kind conflict it had spent more than a decade preparing for—the pivotal Battle of the Coral Sea. On March 4, 2018 an expedition funded by philanthropist Paul Allen discovered the shattered remnants of the carrier USS* Lexington* two miles below the ocean’s surface in the Coral Sea. The first full-sized fleet carrier to serve in the U.S. Navy, the Lady Lex had sunk to its watery grave nearly seve... more »
No Empty F-35 Cockpits, the U.S. Marine Corps Says
*David Axe* *Security, * Not enough pilots? Marine Corps commandant Gen. David Berger has made it clear that the Corps could scale back its acquisition of F-35 stealth fighters as it reorganizes for naval warfare against China. The major reason for the possible cut is conceptual. Berger wants lighter units that can move swiftly around the Western Pacific in order to dodge Chinese forces. That means smaller fighter squadrons with fewer planes. But pilots are another factor. The Marines at present possess around 200 F-35s and plan eventually to buy up to 420. Each plane could nee... more »