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Archive for 2020
February 27, 2020
52 YEARS AGO TONIGHT: The ‘Cronkite Moment’ of 1968: Remembering why it’s a media myth.
ANALYSIS: TRUE. Debt related to criminal justice undermines aims of system.
DON SURBER: Why Trump targeted Minnesota and New Mexico.
DOWN AND OUT WITH PIERRE DELECTO: Charlie Kirk Boos Romney at CPAC: ‘He Lied to Every Single Person in This Room.’
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: First coronavirus case of unknown origin confirmed in US. What does that mean?
After mystery coronavirus case in California, health officials go into detective mode.
LA officials discuss emergency protocols amid preparations for coronavirus outbreak.
Public Risk for Coronavirus Remains Low, CDC Director Tells Congress.
Coronavirus epidemic: U.S. retailers could see some empty shelves by mid-April.
Whistle-blower: HHS workers helped COVID-19 evacuees without proper training, equipment.
Coronavirus outbreak: “It can spread from individuals who are not showing symptoms.”
Iran Vice President Is One of 7 Officials to Contract Coronavirus.
Brazil: coronavirus worry emerges with new suspected cases.
Georgia colleges stop study abroad in South Korea due to coronavirus.
40% of biggest companies say coronavirus caused ‘major decrease’ in demand from China: CFO survey.
Delta broadens coronavirus waiver to cover all of Italy; United, American add Italy waivers.
Coronavirus Threatens Global Economy as Experts Warn No Country Will Be Spared.
Staying home may be key to slowing spread of coronavirus, state health official says.
Coronavirus: All you need to know about quarantine and self-isolation.
How coronavirus could impact wholesale retailers, grocery store stocks.
NOW OUT FROM DANA LOESCH: Grace Canceled: How Outrage is Destroying Lives, Ending Debate, and Endangering Democracy.
FLASHBACK: Serfs of Academe. Remember, academics think the world is a place of abusive feudalism because that’s how their world actually works.
NINTH CIRCUIT JUDGE JAY BYBEE REPROVES CONGRESS. “It matters not to me as a judge whether Congress embraces or disapproves of the administration’s actions, but it is time for a feckless Congress to come to the table and grapple with these issues. Don’t leave the table and expect us to clean up.”
CPAC: VP Pence Says ‘America Will Never Be a Socialist Country!’
Trump and Pence, with an unwitting assist from the Democrats, might just make this the most meaningful, issues-based campaign since 1980.
WAS THE EXCESSIVE DEATH RATE IN THE 1918 “SPANISH” FLU driven by aspirin overdoses? “The hypothesis presented herein is that salicylate therapy for influenza during the 1918–1919 pandemic resulted in toxicity and pulmonary edema, which contributed to the incidence and severity of early ARDS-like lungs, subsequent bacterial infection, and overall mortality. Pharmacokinetic data, which were unavailable in 1918, indicate that the aspirin regimens recommended for the ‘Spanish influenza’ predispose to severe pulmonary toxicity.”
I’M STICKING WITH EBOLA LAGER, JUST TO BE SAFE: First it was a joke, but Corona beer is really suffering from coronavirus news.
WHY ARE DEMOCRAT MONOPOLY CITIES SUCH CESSPITS OF CORRUPTION? Former Baltimore Mayor Sentenced to Three Years in Prison over Children’s Book Fraud Scheme.
Baltimore’s last Republican mayor left office at the beginning of 1967.
GREAT, WHEN DO WE GO? This Exoplanet Could Actually Be Habitable After All, And It’s Not Even That Far.
CALIFORNIA STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE MONITORING 8,400 CASES OF THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS. “All of these people have travel history from China, but are not currently showing symptoms. Those individuals have been advised to stay in their homes for 14 days, the recommended incubation period for the virus. 28 of the confirmed cases currently reside in California. The other five have left the state, Newsom indicated. It’s unclear whether the 33 cases are from the evacuated Diamond Princess cruise ship that was quarantined off the coast of Japan. California health officials have 200 testing kits on hand and will be receiving more next week, according to Newsom.
JUST YOUR JOB AND YOUR SAVINGS AND WHATEVER ELSE YOU’VE GOT: How Much Will the Green New Deal Cost Your Family?
PLUTOCRAT SEEKS PLUTOCRAT: Michael Bloomberg’s Campaign Sought Andrew Yang’s Backing, Floated Vice- Presidential Slot.