Donald John Trump did not have time for his PDBs and national security briefings because of “Executive Time.”
Put differently, if there is no time in the schedule then there is no opportunity for exchanging vital knowledge.
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
Okay, here we go. The addition of the flu. This is out of China.
July 1, 2020
By Rachael Rettner
In the midst of COVID-19, (click here) the last thing we need is another pandemic. But scientists in China are now warning that they have identified a new flu virus in pigs that could possibly cause a future flu pandemic.
The virus, called G4 EA H1N1, is a genetic mix of the H1N1 "swine flu," which caused a flu pandemic in 2009, and other flu viruses. The study, published Monday (June 29) in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found evidence that G4 EA H1N1 has infected workers on pig farms in China. But importantly, there is no indication that the virus spreads from person to person, according to CNN....
Let me clarify why the USA needs to be very vigilant regarding this virus. China currently OWNS pig farms in the USA. (click here)
Smithfield Farms sold their operations to China a few years ago. The pig FARMERS that supplied Smithfield Farms are in several states and they know who they are. There MUST BE STRICK STANDARDS IN REGARD TO THE PEOPLE AND SUPPLIES USED ON THESE FARMS.
China businessmen/women could easily carry this new virus into the USA and to the pig farms here. NOW, is the time to prevent infections making it into the USA and DEFINITELY control it to remain in China.
The National Academy of Science isn't publishing this for no reason, this is very important and the containment of any global spread is extremely important.
From the Proceedings:
Contributed by George F. Gao, April 28, 2020 (sent for review December 9, 2019; reviewed by Ian H. Brown and Xiu-Feng Henry Wan)
Pigs are intermediate hosts (click here) for the generation of pandemic influenza virus. Thus, systematic surveillance of influenza viruses in pigs is a key measure for prewarning the emergence of the next pandemic influenza. Here, we identified a reassortant EA H1N1 virus possessing pdm/09 and TR-derived internal genes, termed as G4 genotype, which has become predominant in swine populations since 2016. Similar to pdm/09 virus, G4 viruses have all the essential hallmarks of a candidate pandemic virus. Of concern is that swine workers show elevated seroprevalence for G4 virus. Controlling the prevailing G4 EA H1N1 viruses in pigs and close monitoring in human populations, especially the workers in swine industry, should be urgently implemented.
These findings need to be expedited and they may have already been sent to the White House. If there is any evidence to this virus in the USA it will fall on the shoulders of the White House IF NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO PREVENT THE SPREAD.
No one in the scientific community has been sitting on their hands. This is from 2009.
A swine influenza virus (SIV) (click here) vaccine-challenge pig model was used to study the potential of a conserved matrix 2 (M2) protein vaccine alone or in combination with an inactivated H1N1-vaccine to protect against H1N1 and H1N2 viruses. The H1N1-vaccine and heterologous H1N2-challenge virus model has previously been shown to prolong fever and increase SIV-associated pneumonic lesions. The M2 vaccine in combination with the H1N1-vaccine reduced the H1N2 induced fever but not virus shedding. The M2 vaccine alone reduced respiratory signs and pneumonic lesions to levels similar to the negative control pigs following H1N2 infection. This study found that the M2 protein has potential as a vaccine for SIV-associated disease prevention. However, development of an immune response towards the major envelope HA protein was required to reduce SIV shedding
Smithfield Farms sold their operations to China a few years ago. The pig FARMERS that supplied Smithfield Farms are in several states and they know who they are. There MUST BE STRICK STANDARDS IN REGARD TO THE PEOPLE AND SUPPLIES USED ON THESE FARMS.
China businessmen/women could easily carry this new virus into the USA and to the pig farms here. NOW, is the time to prevent infections making it into the USA and DEFINITELY control it to remain in China.
The National Academy of Science isn't publishing this for no reason, this is very important and the containment of any global spread is extremely important.
From the Proceedings:
Contributed by George F. Gao, April 28, 2020 (sent for review December 9, 2019; reviewed by Ian H. Brown and Xiu-Feng Henry Wan)
Pigs are intermediate hosts (click here) for the generation of pandemic influenza virus. Thus, systematic surveillance of influenza viruses in pigs is a key measure for prewarning the emergence of the next pandemic influenza. Here, we identified a reassortant EA H1N1 virus possessing pdm/09 and TR-derived internal genes, termed as G4 genotype, which has become predominant in swine populations since 2016. Similar to pdm/09 virus, G4 viruses have all the essential hallmarks of a candidate pandemic virus. Of concern is that swine workers show elevated seroprevalence for G4 virus. Controlling the prevailing G4 EA H1N1 viruses in pigs and close monitoring in human populations, especially the workers in swine industry, should be urgently implemented.
These findings need to be expedited and they may have already been sent to the White House. If there is any evidence to this virus in the USA it will fall on the shoulders of the White House IF NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO PREVENT THE SPREAD.
No one in the scientific community has been sitting on their hands. This is from 2009.
A swine influenza virus (SIV) (click here) vaccine-challenge pig model was used to study the potential of a conserved matrix 2 (M2) protein vaccine alone or in combination with an inactivated H1N1-vaccine to protect against H1N1 and H1N2 viruses. The H1N1-vaccine and heterologous H1N2-challenge virus model has previously been shown to prolong fever and increase SIV-associated pneumonic lesions. The M2 vaccine in combination with the H1N1-vaccine reduced the H1N2 induced fever but not virus shedding. The M2 vaccine alone reduced respiratory signs and pneumonic lesions to levels similar to the negative control pigs following H1N2 infection. This study found that the M2 protein has potential as a vaccine for SIV-associated disease prevention. However, development of an immune response towards the major envelope HA protein was required to reduce SIV shedding
I think the innovation of the face masks available today is wonderful.
Breathable Face Mask (click here) With Clear Window Visible Expression For The Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
This one is very thoughtful in providing a face mask that disabled Americans find helpful, especially with their caregivers.
This one is very thoughtful in providing a face mask that disabled Americans find helpful, especially with their caregivers.
I have a concern for all these magnificent masks, in that there is no rating system. The new "social masks" need a way of testing them and assessing their effectiveness. The consumer needs to feel confident they are purchasing the mask they need to protect them from each other's potential to carry the virus. I doubt Homeland Security will take up this task, but, I think the better authority to develop a system of testing and a classification ID is the CDC. If there are foreign methods already in use that can be applied to American masks, all the better.
Americans need to take this seriously. The "social mask" provides freedom of movement while being responsible. I think they need to feel confident in their choices.
Happy National Postal Worker Day
We want to say thanks!
And make sure you do just that this Wednesday for National Postal Worker Day.
Of course, you'll want to thank your post women as well, I guess there weren't post women back when the Marvelettes wrote that song.
National Postal Workers Day a chance to show our appreciation for everything they do six days a week, rain or shine.
And on this special day, here's a little factoid that might impress your friends:
Back in 1913, the Postal Service started delivering packages up to 11 pounds.
You could send anything as long as it didn't weigh too much, and I mean anything, including children.
For the whopping price tag of 15 cents, little James Beagle, barely under the weight limit, was delivered to his grandma just a few miles away.
And believe it or not, that kind of thing actually happened for more than a year before the postmaster general decided it probably wasn't the best idea.
Good call, buddy.
There are about 490,000 postal workers across the country.
National Postal Worker Day was put together by some Seattle postal carriers in 1997.
July 1, 2020
Taliban commanders (click here) have confirmed that Russia has offered financial and material support to its members in exchange for attacking US forces in Afghanistan.
The practice was first reported by the New York Times last Friday, which cited US intelligence officials.
President Donald Trump has since strongly denied that he was told of this intelligence, and has attacked its credibility, characterizing the existence of Russian bounty payments as fake.
But three separate Taliban sources told Insider that they were aware of Russian bounty payments being made — though they stressed that only the less-disciplined elements on the fringes of the group would take up such an offer....
Fringe or no fringe Putin is practicing contract killing.
Taliban commanders (click here) have confirmed that Russia has offered financial and material support to its members in exchange for attacking US forces in Afghanistan.
The practice was first reported by the New York Times last Friday, which cited US intelligence officials.
President Donald Trump has since strongly denied that he was told of this intelligence, and has attacked its credibility, characterizing the existence of Russian bounty payments as fake.
But three separate Taliban sources told Insider that they were aware of Russian bounty payments being made — though they stressed that only the less-disciplined elements on the fringes of the group would take up such an offer....
Fringe or no fringe Putin is practicing contract killing.
The USA fails to stem SARS-CoV-2 within the population of the country.
There are now 2 strains that are known. The "G" strain is more contagious and is the strain that entered New York. The changes revolve around a "U" nucleotide. I think the "G" is a popular reference and not scientific.
This is a unique strain to the USA, in that, it came from a Seattle student with flu symptoms. This strain contains five mutations that cannot be traced to any other part of the world. Uracil is the scientific name of ONE OF FOUR nucleotides bases. Yes, the human genome is built on 4 bases linked together to form 20 nucleotides of "3 base chains."
uracil (U) (click here)
Five weeks later, (click here) a high school student in Snohomish County, Wash., developed flu-like symptoms. A nose swab revealed he had Covid-19. Scientists sequenced the genome of his coronavirus sample and found it shared the same distinctive mutations found in the first case in Washington, but also bore three additional mutations....
The confirmed cases of COVID-19:
Globally - 10,321,689
USA - 2,573,393
The USA now accounts for more than 24 percent of all confirmed cases.
The Americas have 5,218,590 confirmed cases. The Americas are more than 50 percent of confirmed cases. Of the Americas, the USA is more than 49 percent of the confirmed cases. The USA leads in the number of confirmed cases.
Deaths caused by COVID-19:
Globally - 507,435
USA - 126,573
The USA now accounts for nearly 25 percent of the deaths. The USA leads in the number of deaths.
The USA has FAILED to protect it's people, hence, it's economy. Now, the strategy by the White House is to return the economy regardless of leading the world in cases and deaths, ALLOWING more and more danger to the people and increasing the chances of infection and/or death.
uracil (U) (click here)
Five weeks later, (click here) a high school student in Snohomish County, Wash., developed flu-like symptoms. A nose swab revealed he had Covid-19. Scientists sequenced the genome of his coronavirus sample and found it shared the same distinctive mutations found in the first case in Washington, but also bore three additional mutations....
The confirmed cases of COVID-19:
Globally - 10,321,689
USA - 2,573,393
The USA now accounts for more than 24 percent of all confirmed cases.
The Americas have 5,218,590 confirmed cases. The Americas are more than 50 percent of confirmed cases. Of the Americas, the USA is more than 49 percent of the confirmed cases. The USA leads in the number of confirmed cases.
Deaths caused by COVID-19:
Globally - 507,435
USA - 126,573
The USA now accounts for nearly 25 percent of the deaths. The USA leads in the number of deaths.
The USA has FAILED to protect it's people, hence, it's economy. Now, the strategy by the White House is to return the economy regardless of leading the world in cases and deaths, ALLOWING more and more danger to the people and increasing the chances of infection and/or death.
The CDC has been issuing guidelines to stem "at risk" behavior.
Guidelines including for funerals (click here)
These are a few of the guidelines for riding in elevators when unable to take the stairs, which has it's own "Passing Distance" problems.
The recommended measures will include: (click here)
- requiring all riders to wear masks;
- limiting the number of riders;
- marking paths on the floor to direct people in and out;
- and posting signs to remind people to "not talk unless you have to,"
Nancy Clark Burton, a senior industrial hygienist at the CDC, told the Times.
These are a few of the guidelines for riding in elevators when unable to take the stairs, which has it's own "Passing Distance" problems.
The recommended measures will include: (click here)
- requiring all riders to wear masks;
- limiting the number of riders;
- marking paths on the floor to direct people in and out;
- and posting signs to remind people to "not talk unless you have to,"
Nancy Clark Burton, a senior industrial hygienist at the CDC, told the Times.
Senator Harris is the only qualified Democrat with an extensive history of police reform. Critics will always exist.
I think some of the resistance to Senator Harris during her presidential run was her laughter. She tends to smile and laugh at times when perhaps is best expressed with a more serious tone. I know she finds challenges to her ideas amusing because they are well thought out, but, a response that incurs a smile should be curtailed to a serious attitude that takes on the challengers rather than dismissing them.
I wish her great luck in pursuing the VP post. I think she is great and will be greater as Vice President.
June 29, 2020
By Jeffery Taylor
Kamala Harris’s push (click here) for police reform in the Senate is shaping up as an audition for the job of Joe Biden’s vice president, as she makes herself a highly public voice for change after years as a no-nonsense prosecutor.
By promoting a bill to ban police chokeholds and make other changes -- and by publicly clashing with a senior Senate Republican over the legislation -- Harris has put herself front and center in the debate over congressional efforts to change police behavior.
The reform debate burnishes the former San Francisco district attorney and California attorney general as a social-justice activist. It also protects the Biden campaign from potential criticism of her efforts while in those jobs to slow innocence bids and punish parents whose children were truants, among other contentious actions....
I wish her great luck in pursuing the VP post. I think she is great and will be greater as Vice President.
June 29, 2020
By Jeffery Taylor
Kamala Harris’s push (click here) for police reform in the Senate is shaping up as an audition for the job of Joe Biden’s vice president, as she makes herself a highly public voice for change after years as a no-nonsense prosecutor.
By promoting a bill to ban police chokeholds and make other changes -- and by publicly clashing with a senior Senate Republican over the legislation -- Harris has put herself front and center in the debate over congressional efforts to change police behavior.
The reform debate burnishes the former San Francisco district attorney and California attorney general as a social-justice activist. It also protects the Biden campaign from potential criticism of her efforts while in those jobs to slow innocence bids and punish parents whose children were truants, among other contentious actions....
Peace lost to heavily armed anarchists.
June 30, 2020
New video shows (click here) the chaotic aftermath (click here) of Monday’s deadly shooting in Seattle’s Capitol Hill Organized Protest area — which one volunteer medic described as a “war zone.”
Footage posted on Facebook by Converge Media shows the frenzy inside the cop-free CHOP zone after gunfire erupted there around 3 a.m. on Monday, leaving a 16-year-old boy dead and a younger teen critically wounded.
The nearly 40-minute clip also shows the bullet-ridden white Jeep Cherokee SUV that the teens were believed to have been riding in.
Witnesses said they had spotted the vehicle near one of the makeshift barriers around the protest zone just before the shooting, Seattle Police said....
New video shows (click here) the chaotic aftermath (click here) of Monday’s deadly shooting in Seattle’s Capitol Hill Organized Protest area — which one volunteer medic described as a “war zone.”
Footage posted on Facebook by Converge Media shows the frenzy inside the cop-free CHOP zone after gunfire erupted there around 3 a.m. on Monday, leaving a 16-year-old boy dead and a younger teen critically wounded.
The nearly 40-minute clip also shows the bullet-ridden white Jeep Cherokee SUV that the teens were believed to have been riding in.
Witnesses said they had spotted the vehicle near one of the makeshift barriers around the protest zone just before the shooting, Seattle Police said....
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