wnd--2020-03-15--CNN anchor's attempt to trash Trump could actually cost lives

I do n't think there 's a single news-consuming person left in America that does n't know the country is currently short on tests for COVID-19 .
What 's truly remarkable , then , is when one of the professionals responsible for reporting the news suggests healthy people ought to waste COVID tests .
It 's somewhat less remarkable when you consider that there 's a Trump angle to the story , however .
Jim Sciutto is one of CNN 's newsroom anchors and the network 's chief national security correspondent .
He was , unsurprisingly , tweeting President Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a national emergency due to coronavirus .
During the news conference , Trump said that COVID tests -- previously sparse due to the fact that the test developed by the Centers for Disease Control turned out to be faulty -- would be readily available .
He also made it clear that it was n't a test everyone should be taking .
`` Today we 're announcing a new partnership with the private sector to vastly increase and accelerate our capacity to test for the coronavirus .
We want to make sure that those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test it very safely , quickly and conveniently , '' Trump said at the Friday news conference .
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We do n't want everyone running out and taking it , only if you have certain symptoms . ''
He added , `` We 've been in discussions with pharmacies and retailers to make drive-through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by public health professionals .
The goal is for individuals to be able to drive up and be swabbed without having to leave your car . ''
`` Again , we do n't want everyone taking this test .
It 's totally unnecessary , '' he added .
This seemed like common sense to everyone but Jim Sciutto .
“ 'Again , we do n't want everyone taking this test , ' says Trump , '' Sciutto tweeted .
`` On what medical basis ? ''
`` On what medical basis ? ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that while millions of coronavirus test kits would be ready shortly , there was still going to be a period of shortage .
Trump said in the speech that 5 million tests would be available within a month , which he hoped was more than needed .
There are over 300 million people in the country .
Forget about trusting scientists , how about trusting basic math ?
But then again , Sciutto actually thinks that Trump just wants to `` keep the number of confirmed cases down . ''
Sciutto was blasted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that any American who wanted a test should feel justified in getting one , even if it meant diverting scarce resources away from where they are most needed .
The problem was that this was more or less par for the course at CNN when it came to pulling apart President Trump 's words .
The most glaring example was ( sigh ) White House correspondent Jim Acosta , who -- immediately after President Trump 's Oval Office address on Wednesday -- took issue with the president 's use of the phrase `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that originated in a foreign country .
“ The president referred to the coronavirus as a ‘ foreign virus , ’ that I think was interesting because , I was talking to sources earlier this evening , one of the points that the president wanted to make tonight , wanted to get across to Americans , is that this virus did not start here , but that they ’ re dealing it , ” Acosta said .
“ Now , why the president would go as far to describe it as a foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll also be asking questions about.
” Those questions , of course , had to do with the fact that the speech was `` going to come across to a lot of Americans as smacking of xenophobia . ''
Here 's Acosta , meanwhile , on Twitter in January calling COVID-19 the `` Wuhan Coronavirus '' : At least Acosta still seems to be in control of his faculties .
Here 's Don Lemon on the air Wednesday with former Ohio Gov .
John Kasich .
Kasich , you may remember , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has n't really joined the president 's fan club in the interim .
He even joined calls for Trump 's impeachment in October .
Still , Kasich thought the speech was `` fine . ''
Lemon thought , well , otherwise : I want a megamix of all of this craziness with James Earl Jones intoning `` This ... is CNN '' in between every morsel of absurdity .
At least Lemon and Acosta 's quibbles with Trump 's words are just that : quibbles .
Even if taken seriously , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who are reflexively angry at anything President Trump says or does a bit angrier .
Sciutto 's line of thought , if taken seriously , could have dire consequences .
The priority for COVID tests should be those who are ill and/or in high-risk groups , such as those with compromised immune systems or the elderly .
If you 're young , healthy and have a sore throat , you should n't be taking a COVID test .
In a time of scarcity , that 's taking up resources that are desperately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ danger .
By undermining the president 's vital warning about wasting test kits and by implying that the medical community might want healthy people to be tested , Siutto 's comment could literally cost lives by keeping the sick from being tested and then treated and isolated Sciutto 's words were n't just horribly irresponsible , CNN 's record makes it all to likely that they were borne out of a political animus toward the president .
CNN is so eager to lay into the president 's response that to Jeff Zucker 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including questioning -- and by implication belittling -- obviously responsible medical advice .
Good work .
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal .

I don't think there's a single news-consuming person left in America that doesn't know the country is currently short on tests for COVID-19. What's truly remarkable, then, is when one of the professionals responsible for reporting the news suggests healthy people ought to waste COVID tests.
It's somewhat less remarkable when you consider that there's a Trump angle to the story, however.
Jim Sciutto is one of CNN's newsroom anchors and the network's chief national security correspondent. He was, unsurprisingly, tweeting President Trump's news conference where the president announced a national emergency due to coronavirus.
During the news conference, Trump said that COVID tests -- previously sparse due to the fact that the test developed by the Centers for Disease Control turned out to be faulty -- would be readily available. He also made it clear that it wasn't a test everyone should be taking.
"Today we're announcing a new partnership with the private sector to vastly increase and accelerate our capacity to test for the coronavirus. We want to make sure that those who need a test can get a test it very safely, quickly and conveniently," Trump said at the Friday news conference.
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"But we don't want people to take a test if we feel that they shouldn't be doing it. We don't want everyone running out and taking it, only if you have certain symptoms."
He added, "We've been in discussions with pharmacies and retailers to make drive-through tests available in the critical locations identified by public health professionals. The goal is for individuals to be able to drive up and be swabbed without having to leave your car."
"Again, we don't want everyone taking this test. It's totally unnecessary," he added.
This seemed like common sense to everyone but Jim Sciutto.
“Again, we don't want everyone taking this test,” says Trump. On what medical basis? — Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) March 13, 2020
“'Again, we don't want everyone taking this test,' says Trump," Sciutto tweeted. "On what medical basis?"
"On what medical basis?" Trump made it clear during the speech that while millions of coronavirus test kits would be ready shortly, there was still going to be a period of shortage.
Trump said in the speech that 5 million tests would be available within a month, which he hoped was more than needed. There are over 300 million people in the country. Forget about trusting scientists, how about trusting basic math?
But then again, Sciutto actually thinks that Trump just wants to "keep the number of confirmed cases down."
One consistent feature of Trump’s response is a stated desire to keep the number of confirmed cases down. — Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) March 13, 2020
Sciutto was blasted for his question -- and the implication that any American who wanted a test should feel justified in getting one, even if it meant diverting scarce resources away from where they are most needed.
You think 330 million people should get tested? — Samuel Culper 722 (@politiwars) March 13, 2020
Bc high risk people need the tests. People with compromised immune systems. Not the hysterical nut jobs who have a slight cough due to allergies. — Dan 🇺🇸 (@danieltobin) March 13, 2020
The problem was that this was more or less par for the course at CNN when it came to pulling apart President Trump's words. The most glaring example was (sigh) White House correspondent Jim Acosta, who -- immediately after President Trump's Oval Office address on Wednesday -- took issue with the president's use of the phrase "foreign virus" to describe a virus that originated in a foreign country.
Jim @Acosta says it is "going to come across to a lot of Americans as smacking of xenophobia" with regards to Trump pointing out the coronavirus started out in Wuhan, China. pic.twitter.com/CFs1GVm3dt — Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) March 12, 2020
“The president referred to the coronavirus as a ‘foreign virus,’ that I think was interesting because, I was talking to sources earlier this evening, one of the points that the president wanted to make tonight, wanted to get across to Americans, is that this virus did not start here, but that they’re dealing it,” Acosta said.
“Now, why the president would go as far to describe it as a foreign virus, that is something we’ll also be asking questions about.” Those questions, of course, had to do with the fact that the speech was "going to come across to a lot of Americans as smacking of xenophobia."
Here's Acosta, meanwhile, on Twitter in January calling COVID-19 the "Wuhan Coronavirus":
CNN International: Authorities in Beijing have cancelled all large-scale Chinese New Year celebrations in an effort to contain the growing spread of Wuhan Coronavirus. — Jim Acosta (@Acosta) January 23, 2020
At least Acosta still seems to be in control of his faculties. Here's Don Lemon on the air Wednesday with former Ohio Gov. John Kasich. Kasich, you may remember, was a primary opponent of Trump in 2016 and hasn't really joined the president's fan club in the interim. He even joined calls for Trump's impeachment in October.
Still, Kasich thought the speech was "fine." Lemon thought, well, otherwise:
.@CNN's Don Lemon loses his mind, shouts down Gov. John Kasich for NOT bashing Trump's coronavirus address. "No, you can’t [talk], John!" pic.twitter.com/yNCVr9QFNM — Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) March 12, 2020
I want a megamix of all of this craziness with James Earl Jones intoning "This ... is CNN" in between every morsel of absurdity.
At least Lemon and Acosta's quibbles with Trump's words are just that: quibbles. Even if taken seriously, this kind of nitpicking and caviling just makes people who are reflexively angry at anything President Trump says or does a bit angrier. Sciutto's line of thought, if taken seriously, could have dire consequences.
The priority for COVID tests should be those who are ill and/or in high-risk groups, such as those with compromised immune systems or the elderly. If you're young, healthy and have a sore throat, you shouldn't be taking a COVID test. In a time of scarcity, that's taking up resources that are desperately needed by others who are in greater danger.
By undermining the president's vital warning about wasting test kits and by implying that the medical community might want healthy people to be tested, Siutto's comment could literally cost lives by keeping the sick from being tested and then treated and isolated
Sciutto's words weren't just horribly irresponsible, CNN's record makes it all to likely that they were borne out of a political animus toward the president.
CNN is so eager to lay into the president's response that to Jeff Zucker's network, literally anything is fair game, including questioning -- and by implication belittling -- obviously responsible medical advice. Good work.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-03-15--Being stubborn, rigid may prevent Alzheimer's

( STUDY FINDS ) -- GENEVA — Here ’ s the study all you grumps have been waiting for : @ @ @ @ @ of research finds that being just a little stubborn and argumentative may just protect against @ @ @ @ @ .
Before you go and pick a fight with the next person who looks at @ @ @ @ @ of agreeability would be most effective if accompanied by a healthy dose or curiosity and @ @ @ @ @ According to researchers at the University of Geneva , people with that personality combination showed @ @ @ @ @ that usually deteriorate and lose volume during the aging process and lead up to an @ @ @ @ @ The research team had been studying a group of elderly people for several years , @ @ @ @ @ brain imaging and psycho-cognitive evaluations , to make this discovery .
They had theorized that @ @ @ @ @ able to protect the brain against degeneration , and were proven correct .

(STUDY FINDS) -- GENEVA — Here’s the study all you grumps have been waiting for: A truly fascinating new piece of research finds that being just a little stubborn and argumentative may just protect against dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Before you go and pick a fight with the next person who looks at you funny, that lack of agreeability would be most effective if accompanied by a healthy dose or curiosity and an aversion to conformity. According to researchers at the University of Geneva, people with that personality combination showed better preservation of brain areas that usually deteriorate and lose volume during the aging process and lead up to an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
The research team had been studying a group of elderly people for several years, through the use of both brain imaging and psycho-cognitive evaluations, to make this discovery. They had theorized that certain personality traits may be able to protect the brain against degeneration, and were proven correct.
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wnd--2020-03-15--'7th Heaven' childhood star dead at age 21

The family drama `` 7th Heaven '' first aired back in 1996 .
The show followed the fictional characters Rev .
Eric Camden and his wife , Annie , sharing the challenges of raising seven children while tackling controversial topics .
One of the children on the show was Lorenzo Brino .
He appeared alongside his real-life brother , Nikolaus Brino , portraying twin brothers Sam and David Camden .
Brino starred on the show from 1999-2007 .
The accident that took Brino 's life occurred on March 9 .
At the time , the name of the victim was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stars gave Donna Brazile lesson in manners after outrageous 'Go to hell ' comment The 21-year-old struck a pole after losing control of his Toyota Camry in San Bernadino County about 3 a.m. , TMZ reported .
Brino was pronounced dead at the scene .
Mimi , the actor 's sister , shared a heartbreaking tribute to her brother on Instagram .
`` Saying that you were a blessing is an understatement .
You brought light to so many lives and you did so much with the too short of a life that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I am so so happy to know that I was beyond loved by you and that I forever have a guardian angel by my side . ''
A tribute video was also posted to YouTube by a friend of Brino 's with the following caption : `` From September 21st-March 9th 2020 we were blessed to have Lorenzo Brino ’ s Beautiful soul in our lives . ''
`` The amount of people he touched with his character and charm was unbelievable .
He was a loyal friend and an amazing brother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no matter what .
Rest In Peace Brother . ''
According to TMZ , Janet Brino said the following after the loss of her nephew : `` To my dear sweet nephew , your loss left a hole in my heart .
God needed another Angel and he took you . ''
`` Please watch over your mom and dad .
You sister Mimi , brothers , Antonio , Zachary and Nicholas ... You got a big job up there . ''
Our thoughts are with the Brino family during this difficult time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Western Journal .

The family drama "7th Heaven" first aired back in 1996. The show followed the fictional characters Rev. Eric Camden and his wife, Annie, sharing the challenges of raising seven children while tackling controversial topics.
One of the children on the show was Lorenzo Brino. He appeared alongside his real-life brother, Nikolaus Brino, portraying twin brothers Sam and David Camden.
Brino starred on the show from 1999-2007.
The accident that took Brino's life occurred on March 9. At the time, the name of the victim was not released.
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The 21-year-old struck a pole after losing control of his Toyota Camry in San Bernadino County about 3 a.m., TMZ reported.
Brino was pronounced dead at the scene.
Mimi, the actor's sister, shared a heartbreaking tribute to her brother on Instagram.
"Saying that you were a blessing is an understatement. You brought light to so many lives and you did so much with the too short of a life that you had," she wrote.
"I am so so happy to know that I was beyond loved by you and that I forever have a guardian angel by my side."
A tribute video was also posted to YouTube by a friend of Brino's with the following caption: "From September 21st-March 9th 2020 we were blessed to have Lorenzo Brino’s Beautiful soul in our lives."
"The amount of people he touched with his character and charm was unbelievable. He was a loyal friend and an amazing brother. He would always get my back no matter what. Rest In Peace Brother."
According to TMZ, Janet Brino said the following after the loss of her nephew: "To my dear sweet nephew, your loss left a hole in my heart. God needed another Angel and he took you."
"Please watch over your mom and dad. You sister Mimi, brothers, Antonio, Zachary and Nicholas ... You got a big job up there."
Our thoughts are with the Brino family during this difficult time.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-03-15--Trump 'strongly considering' full pardon for Michael Flynn

[ Editor 's note : This story originally was published by the Daily Caller News Foundation . ]
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is “ strongly considering ” a pardon for Michael Flynn , the former national security adviser who pleaded guilty in the special counsel ’ s probe to lying to the FBI .
Trump cited an unspecified report that the FBI and Justice Department “ lost ” records related to Flynn , a retired Army general .
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“ I am strongly considering a Full Pardon !
” Flynn pleaded guilty on Dec. 1 , 2017 , to making false statements in January 2017 regarding phone calls he had the month before with Russia ’ s ambassador .
Flynn , who replaced his legal team in June 2019 , has recently filed motions to withdraw his guilty plea in the special counsel ’ s investigation .
“ I am innocent of this crime , and I request to withdraw my guilty plea , ” Flynn said in a Jan. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the court filing that he entered a plea agreement because prosecutors threatened him with up to 15 years in prison and also threatened to file charges against his son .
Judge Emmet Sullivan , who is handling Flynn ’ s case , has delayed sentencing multiple times while he sorts out arguments between Flynn ’ s lawyers and prosecutors regarding the plea agreement .
Sullivan said in January that Flynn may have to testify under oath before he will consider a plea withdrawal .
Flynn cooperated extensively with the special counsel ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as well as with prosecutors in Virginia , who filed charges against Flynn ’ s former business partner , Bijan Rafiekian .
Rafiekian was indicted on charges that he acted as an unregistered agent of Turkey while he worked for Flynn ’ s consulting firm , Flynn Intel Group .
The company signed a $ 600,000 agreement in August 2016 with a shell company operated by a Turkish businessman with ties to the Turkish government .
Flynn and Rafiekian were aware that Turkish government officials provided guidance to the Turkish businessman , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consulting agreement .
The Justice Department began investigating Flynn Intel Group in November 2016 for failing to register as a foreign agent of Turkey .
As part of his with cooperation the government , Flynn agreed to plead guilty to making false statements to the FBI in exchange for protection against charges related to his firm ’ s Turkey-related work .
This story originally was published by the Daily Caller News Foundation .
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[Editor's note: This story originally was published by the Daily Caller News Foundation.]
By Chuck Ross
Daily Caller News Foundation
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is “strongly considering” a pardon for Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser who pleaded guilty in the special counsel’s probe to lying to the FBI.
Trump cited an unspecified report that the FBI and Justice Department “lost” records related to Flynn, a retired Army general.
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“How convenient,” Trump wrote on Twitter. “I am strongly considering a Full Pardon!”
So now it is reported that, after destroying his life & the life of his wonderful family (and many others also), the FBI, working in conjunction with the Justice Department, has “lost” the records of General Michael Flynn. How convenient. I am strongly considering a Full Pardon! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 15, 2020
Flynn pleaded guilty on Dec. 1, 2017, to making false statements in January 2017 regarding phone calls he had the month before with Russia’s ambassador.
Flynn, who replaced his legal team in June 2019, has recently filed motions to withdraw his guilty plea in the special counsel’s investigation.
“I am innocent of this crime, and I request to withdraw my guilty plea,” Flynn said in a Jan. 29 court filing.
Flynn claimed in the court filing that he entered a plea agreement because prosecutors threatened him with up to 15 years in prison and also threatened to file charges against his son.
Judge Emmet Sullivan, who is handling Flynn’s case, has delayed sentencing multiple times while he sorts out arguments between Flynn’s lawyers and prosecutors regarding the plea agreement. Sullivan said in January that Flynn may have to testify under oath before he will consider a plea withdrawal.
Flynn cooperated extensively with the special counsel’s probe as part of his plea agreement, as well as with prosecutors in Virginia, who filed charges against Flynn’s former business partner, Bijan Rafiekian.
Rafiekian was indicted on charges that he acted as an unregistered agent of Turkey while he worked for Flynn’s consulting firm, Flynn Intel Group. The company signed a $600,000 agreement in August 2016 with a shell company operated by a Turkish businessman with ties to the Turkish government.
Flynn and Rafiekian were aware that Turkish government officials provided guidance to the Turkish businessman, Ekim Alptekin, as part of the consulting agreement.
The Justice Department began investigating Flynn Intel Group in November 2016 for failing to register as a foreign agent of Turkey.
As part of his with cooperation the government, Flynn agreed to plead guilty to making false statements to the FBI in exchange for protection against charges related to his firm’s Turkey-related work.
This story originally was published by the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact [email protected].


wnd--2020-03-16--Jonathan Cahn to lead 'return' to God gathering on National Mall

Forty days before a crucial election , and on the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower , Americans will gather on the National Mall and at sites across the country for a day of repentance and prayer for the nation .
Rabbi Jonathan Cahn announced Monday he will be joined by many prominent Christian leaders on Sept. 26 for `` The Day of Return — National and Global Day of Prayer and Repentance '' .
James Dobson , Pat Roberson , Ann Graham Lotz , Alveda King and Kevin Jessip are among the other leaders who believe the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that can `` permanently seal '' its course `` for bad or good , for calamity or redemption . ''
Cahn is the New York Times best-selling author of `` The Harbinger , '' `` The Paradigm , '' `` The Book of Mysteries '' and his newest book , `` The Oracle . ''
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`` We have not only driven God out of our public life , and have called what is good evil and what is sin , good , but we have sacrificed the lives of over 60 million unborn children , '' said Cahn , referring to abortion .
`` And America 's fall from God is not only progressing , it 's accelerating , to the point that it is no longer just a falling away but a war against the purposes of God .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 26 will take place during the 10 days that are known from ancient times as the Days of Awe .
It begins with the Jewish Feast of Trumpets on Sept. 18 and ends with the Day of Atonement on Sept. 28 .
The assembly on the National Mall on Sept. 26 will be accompanied by events in cities , towns , houses of worship and homes accross the nation and around the world , Cahn said .
Learn more about `` The Day of Return '' on the event 's new website .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harbinger '' showed how the signs of judgment in the last days of ancient Israel are remarkably similar to signs of warning in America today .
`` The biblical template concerning judgment is that the nation so warned is given a space of time — to return or to head for judgment and calamity , '' he said .
`` We are now in that window of time , but if America continues on its present course , that window will come to an end and there will come a flood that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even usher in persecution and seal America 's fall , '' said Cahn .
`` And if America falls , it will affect the entire world . ''
Other leaders scheduled to participate in the Sept. 26 event include former Rep. Michele Bachmann ; Gordon Robertson , the CEO of the Christian Broadcasting Network ; Marcus Lamb , the CEO of the Daystar Television Network ; and Harry Jackson , the presiding bishop of the International Communion of Evangelical Churches .
Cahn emphasized what is at stake in 2020 , warning that while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important , it 's no panacea .
`` Even if the election goes in the direction of biblical values and righteousness , if America does n't see a spiritual turning , an awakening , repentance and revival , then all political , legal , judicial and cultural efforts will ultimately fail or be undone , '' he said in the video .
Cahn believes America has been given the `` window of time '' for the purpose of `` return and revival . ''
`` Without that return , America will be lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the days following 9/11 , people flocked to houses of worship , and it looked as if there could have been a spiritual revival and awakening .
But it never came because there was no repentance .
And without repentance , without a turning back , there can be no revival . ''
But Cahn has seen in his lifetime `` the hand of God change the course of American and world history . ''
The return begins , he emphasized , `` not in the halls of government but with the people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assembly in our nation ’ s capital with Scripture : 'If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their sinful ways , I will hear from heaven , I will forgive their sin , and I will heal their land . '
'' `` It can happen again , '' he said .
`` But if we don ’ t respond now at this most critical moment , we may never have the chance to do so again . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Return '' begins now `` as we commit this time and this year for return , prayer , repentance and revival — to commit first to our own repentance and to begin actually living in revival , and then to pray for others , the return and revival of our nation , and the world . ''
`` You who are parents , '' he urged , `` begin by leading your families in revival ; ministers , lead your groups in revival ; pastors , lead your churches in revival ; leaders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead your people into revival .
Let the believers , pastors and churches in your area know .
Use social media , use everything you can to spread the word , so they can have a part . ''

Forty days before a crucial election, and on the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower, Americans will gather on the National Mall and at sites across the country for a day of repentance and prayer for the nation.
Rabbi Jonathan Cahn announced Monday he will be joined by many prominent Christian leaders on Sept. 26 for "The Day of Return — National and Global Day of Prayer and Repentance".
James Dobson, Pat Roberson, Ann Graham Lotz, Alveda King and Kevin Jessip are among the other leaders who believe the nation is at a "juncture" that can "permanently seal" its course "for bad or good, for calamity or redemption."
Cahn is the New York Times best-selling author of "The Harbinger," "The Paradigm," "The Book of Mysteries" and his newest book, "The Oracle."
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In a video timed for the announcement, he said America and much of Western civilization "was founded on a biblical foundation stone, but it has turned away from that foundation."
"We have not only driven God out of our public life, and have called what is good evil and what is sin, good, but we have sacrificed the lives of over 60 million unborn children," said Cahn, referring to abortion.
"And America's fall from God is not only progressing, it's accelerating, to the point that it is no longer just a falling away but a war against the purposes of God."
See Jonathan Cahn announce "The Return":
The Day of Return on Sept. 26 will take place during the 10 days that are known from ancient times as the Days of Awe. It begins with the Jewish Feast of Trumpets on Sept. 18 and ends with the Day of Atonement on Sept. 28.
The assembly on the National Mall on Sept. 26 will be accompanied by events in cities, towns, houses of worship and homes across the nation and around the world, Cahn said.
Learn more about "The Day of Return" on the event's new website.
Window of time
Cahn noted that his book "The Harbinger" showed how the signs of judgment in the last days of ancient Israel are remarkably similar to signs of warning in America today.
"The biblical template concerning judgment is that the nation so warned is given a space of time — to return or to head for judgment and calamity," he said.
"We are now in that window of time, but if America continues on its present course, that window will come to an end and there will come a flood that will begin the end of religious freedom, even usher in persecution and seal America's fall," said Cahn. "And if America falls, it will affect the entire world."
Other leaders scheduled to participate in the Sept. 26 event include former Rep. Michele Bachmann; Gordon Robertson, the CEO of the Christian Broadcasting Network; Marcus Lamb, the CEO of the Daystar Television Network; and Harry Jackson, the presiding bishop of the International Communion of Evangelical Churches.
Cahn emphasized what is at stake in 2020, warning that while the outcome of the election is extremely important, it's no panacea.
"Even if the election goes in the direction of biblical values and righteousness, if America doesn't see a spiritual turning, an awakening, repentance and revival, then all political, legal, judicial and cultural efforts will ultimately fail or be undone," he said in the video.
Hand of God
Cahn believes America has been given the "window of time" for the purpose of "return and revival."
"Without that return, America will be lost," he said. "In the days following 9/11, people flocked to houses of worship, and it looked as if there could have been a spiritual revival and awakening. But it never came because there was no repentance. And without repentance, without a turning back, there can be no revival."
But Cahn has seen in his lifetime "the hand of God change the course of American and world history."
The return begins, he emphasized, "not in the halls of government but with the people of God who gathered in a sacred assembly in our nation’s capital with Scripture: 'If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their sinful ways, I will hear from heaven, I will forgive their sin, and I will heal their land.'"
"It can happen again," he said. "But if we don’t respond now at this most critical moment, we may never have the chance to do so again."
Cahn said the movement for "The Return" begins now "as we commit this time and this year for return, prayer, repentance and revival — to commit first to our own repentance and to begin actually living in revival, and then to pray for others, the return and revival of our nation, and the world."
"You who are parents," he urged, "begin by leading your families in revival; ministers, lead your groups in revival; pastors, lead your churches in revival; leaders of ministries, movements, denominations, lead your people into revival. Let the believers, pastors and churches in your area know. Use social media, use everything you can to spread the word, so they can have a part."


wnd--2020-03-16--Federal Reserve cuts rates to zero

Federal Reserve cuts rates to zero

( CNBC ) -- The Federal Reserve , saying “ the coronavirus outbreak has harmed communities and disrupted economic activity @ @ @ @ @ the United States , ” cut interest rates to essentially zero on Sunday and launched @ @ @ @ @ quantitative easing program to shelter the economy from the effects of the virus .
The @ @ @ @ @ used as a benchmark both for short-term lending for financial institutions and as a peg @ @ @ @ @ will now be targeted at 0 % to 0.25 % down from a previous target @ @ @ @ @ 1.25 % .
Facing highly disrupted financial markets , the Fed also slashed the rate @ @ @ @ @ discount window for banks by 125 basis points to 0.25 % , and lengthened the @ @ @ @ @ days .

(CNBC) -- The Federal Reserve, saying “the coronavirus outbreak has harmed communities and disrupted economic activity in many countries, including the United States,” cut interest rates to essentially zero on Sunday and launched a massive $700 billion quantitative easing program to shelter the economy from the effects of the virus.
The new fed funds rate, used as a benchmark both for short-term lending for financial institutions and as a peg to many consumer rates, will now be targeted at 0% to 0.25% down from a previous target range of 1% to 1.25%.
Facing highly disrupted financial markets, the Fed also slashed the rate of emergency lending at the discount window for banks by 125 basis points to 0.25%, and lengthened the term of loans to 90 days.
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wnd--2020-03-16--Florida governor-wannabe enters rehab after alcohol and crystal-meth incident

( NEW YORK POST ) -- Andrew Gillum said Sunday night that he will enter a rehab facility to address @ @ @ @ @ former Florida gubernatorial candidate made the decision after he was found inebriated inside a Miami @ @ @ @ @ morning with another man who allegedly overdosed on crystal meth .
“ After conversation with @ @ @ @ @ , I have made the decision to seek help , guidance and enter a rehabilitation @ @ @ @ @ ” Gillum said in a statement .

(NEW YORK POST) -- Andrew Gillum said Sunday night that he will enter a rehab facility to address his alcohol abuse.
The former Florida gubernatorial candidate made the decision after he was found inebriated inside a Miami Beach hotel room early Friday morning with another man who allegedly overdosed on crystal meth.
“After conversation with my family and deep reflection, I have made the decision to seek help, guidance and enter a rehabilitation facility at this time,” Gillum said in a statement.
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wnd--2020-03-16--Biden shows coronavirus symptom in first minute of debate, then breaks CDC rules

The main topic for debate during Sunday 's face-off between former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders was the coronavirus pandemic sweeping through the United States .
And the theme was clear .
According to both 2020 Democratic presidential candidates , President Donald Trump was not doing a good enough job of handling the crisis .
But Biden could not make it out of his first answer of the debate without breaking one of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 's hygiene guidelines for protecting others from the spread of the virus .
`` What do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are confronting this new reality , '' CNN anchor Jake Tapper asked .
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`` First of all , my heart goes out to those , '' he said , before coughing , `` who have already lost someone . ''
Notably , Biden covered his face with his hand while he coughed , which goes against CDC hygiene guidelines .
`` Cover your mouth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow , '' the CDC 's website reads .
CNN and Univison , which hosted the debate , took a number of health precautions in response to concerns over the coronavirus .
For instance , the debate itself was moved from Phoenix to a studio in Washington , D.C .
There was no live audience for the debate , and Biden and Sanders ' podiums were placed six feet from each other .
`` Hand sanitizer , and lots of it , is readily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the green rooms where candidates and their aides relax before the broadcast , and beside the moderators ’ desk , '' The New York Times reported .
The CDC also advises that if you cough or sneeze : `` Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds .
If soap and water are not readily available , clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 % alcohol . ''
Biden actually coughed several times , and it did not appear as though he washed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the immediate aftermath of any of those instances .
Biden did say later in the debate that he has been carrying hand sanitizer around with him .
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal .

The main topic for debate during Sunday's face-off between former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders was the coronavirus pandemic sweeping through the United States.
And the theme was clear.
According to both 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, President Donald Trump was not doing a good enough job of handling the crisis.
But Biden could not make it out of his first answer of the debate without breaking one of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's hygiene guidelines for protecting others from the spread of the virus.
"What do you say to the American people who are confronting this new reality," CNN anchor Jake Tapper asked.
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Biden coughed within the first few seconds of his answer.
"First of all, my heart goes out to those," he said, before coughing, "who have already lost someone."
Notably, Biden covered his face with his hand while he coughed, which goes against CDC hygiene guidelines.
"Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow," the CDC's website reads.
Watch below:
Joe Biden coughs directly into his hand while answering first question in #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/QRwG4ISMbH — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 16, 2020
CNN and Univison, which hosted the debate, took a number of health precautions in response to concerns over the coronavirus.
For instance, the debate itself was moved from Phoenix to a studio in Washington, D.C.
biden’s dry cough is not very reassuring #DemocraticDebate — Mey Rude (@meyrude) March 16, 2020
There was no live audience for the debate, and Biden and Sanders' podiums were placed six feet from each other.
Joe Biden repeating what Bernie says in between coughs is definitely a “mood” — Mitra Jouhari (@tweetrajouhari) March 16, 2020
"Hand sanitizer, and lots of it, is readily available: inside the studio, in the green rooms where candidates and their aides relax before the broadcast, and beside the moderators’ desk," The New York Times reported.
The CDC also advises that if you cough or sneeze: "Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol."
Biden actually coughed several times, and it did not appear as though he washed his hands or used hand sanitizer in the immediate aftermath of any of those instances.
Biden did say later in the debate that he has been carrying hand sanitizer around with him.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-03-16--Outraged fans bash country-music star over faith-based tattoo

Country singer and songwriter LeAnn Rimes caught flak from fans over her faith-based tattoo .
Rimes announced her ink , cursive script on her forearm reading `` god 's work , '' in a post on Instagram in June .
`` Thank you @ winterstonefor my beautiful new ink !
You are a LovE !
# tattoo # tinytats # ink # godswork # script # art , '' Rimes wrote .
It was not the 36-year-old vocal artist 's decision to wear her faith on her sleeve that prompted outrage from fans , however .
Rather , it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` G '' in God lowercase -- and the ensuing dialogue -- which upset a number of Rimes ' fans .
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... g is totally wrong , '' one fan wrote in the comments .
`` I like it but God is Capital ' G ' , '' another wrote .
Some of the negative remarks were few and far between , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ singer while others merely sought to personally attack her , but the sentiment from critics was largely consistent .
Rimes did herself no favors , however , when she engaged with one fan in particular who accused her of attempting to be `` politically correct '' or `` gender neutral '' by leaving the `` G '' lowercase .
`` God and He .
No she or trying to be gender neutral here .
You are turning your back trying to PC and not make waves , '' the person wrote .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are is one thing .
`` Understanding our savior is another .
You should know the ' G ' in God is capitalized and that God is a 'he . '
You can love your neighbor all day .
But please , if you love God then respect him . ''
And Rimes did little to disprove the fan 's theory .
`` He , She ... it all UNDERSTANDS ! ''
Rimes wrote .
A longtime `` advocate , '' Rimes wrote the 2017 hit `` Love is Love is Love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( T ) here is nothing more inclusive than GOD , '' she added .
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal .

Country singer and songwriter LeAnn Rimes caught flak from fans over her faith-based tattoo.
Rimes announced her ink, cursive script on her forearm reading "god's work," in a post on Instagram in June.
"Thank you @winterstonefor my beautiful new ink! You are a LovE! #tattoo #tinytats #ink #godswork#script #art," Rimes wrote.
It was not the 36-year-old vocal artist's decision to wear her faith on her sleeve that prompted outrage from fans, however.
Rather, it was the disrespect that came with leaving the "G" in God lowercase -- and the ensuing dialogue -- which upset a number of Rimes' fans.
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"Why didn't you capitalize the G in Gods work?... g is totally wrong," one fan wrote in the comments.
"I like it but God is Capital 'G'," another wrote.
Some of the negative remarks were few and far between, with some seeking to educate and correct the singer while others merely sought to personally attack her, but the sentiment from critics was largely consistent.
Rimes did herself no favors, however, when she engaged with one fan in particular who accused her of attempting to be "politically correct" or "gender neutral" by leaving the "G" lowercase.
"God and He. No she or trying to be gender neutral here. You are turning your back trying to PC and not make waves," the person wrote. "The difference in loving people for who they are is one thing.
"Understanding our savior is another. You should know the 'G' in God is capitalized and that God is a 'he.' You can love your neighbor all day. But please, if you love God then respect him."
And Rimes did little to disprove the fan's theory.
"He, She... it all UNDERSTANDS!" Rimes wrote.
A longtime "advocate," Rimes wrote the 2017 hit "Love is Love is Love" as an LGBT anthem.
"(T)here is nothing more inclusive than GOD," she added.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-03-16--New Jersey city imposes strict curfew in attempt to contain coronavirus

Two New Jersey cities want people off the streets as they deal with the outbreak of the coronavirus in their communities .
in Hoboken , a curfew has been imposed to stop residents from congregating in bars and restaurants .
In Teaneck , all residents are being asked to self-quarantine .
“ There are people that don ’ t understand that this is something we haven ’ t seen since World War II , ” said Teaneck Mayor Mohammed Hameeduddin , according to NorthJersey.com .
Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla went further after a bar fight Saturday triggered him to act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City of Hoboken is doing everything possible to advance social distancing , including preventing large gatherings anywhere in the city .
The health and safety of residents is my number one priority , '' Bhalla said in a statement , according to Patch .
TRENDING : 2 Fox stars gave Donna Brazile lesson in manners after outrageous 'Go to hell ' comment '' As I 've mentioned before , these are extremely challenging times , and we are seeing a substantial uptick of positive COVID-19 cases throughout New Jersey and throughout the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proactive policies that will help save lives in the long run .
We 've asked families with children to be a part of social distancing by closing our schools .
We must all now do our part , '' he said in the statement .
`` I completely recognize that these measures will result in substantial changes and inconveniences to our daily lives .
However , these measures are being taken to save lives and protect our residents .
I strongly urge residents to continue to take every measure possible in order to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and sanitizing all surfaces . ''
The Hoboken curfew bans resident of the 53,000-population city from going out between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. until further notice .
The only exceptions are for those going to and from work and for emergencies .
Hoboken , which announced on Friday that it had its first resident test positive for the virus , according to WPIX , is also shutting down dining rooms and bars .
The city is also ordering all bars and restaurants to offer delivery and takeout only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If a bar does not offer food , it will no longer be permitted to operate or serve alcohol under the new order .
`` It ’ s going to be tough .
The high rents and the empty stores that are already here , ” said Mike Citarella , owner of the Pig & Parrot liquor store and pub , according to WNBC .
“ We ’ ll never survive on just pickup and delivery.
” New Jersey Gov .
Phil Murphy , a liberal Democrat , said Sunday that a statewide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but was not yet being adopted , according to WNBC .
Hameeduddin called for the community-wide self-quarantine in Teaneck after 18 residents of the 41,000-population community tested positive for the virus .
“ We don ’ t have enough test kits , every day more and more people will be getting sick .
We need everyone to understand that they can infect someone or someone can infect you , ” he said .
“ When I say , 'stay home , ' that doesn ’ t mean go out to lunch with your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no playdates , that means your nuclear family stays with your nuclear family , '' he said , according to the New York Post .
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal .

Two New Jersey cities want people off the streets as they deal with the outbreak of the coronavirus in their communities.
in Hoboken, a curfew has been imposed to stop residents from congregating in bars and restaurants. In Teaneck, all residents are being asked to self-quarantine.
“There are people that don’t understand that this is something we haven’t seen since World War II,” said Teaneck Mayor Mohammed Hameeduddin, according to NorthJersey.com.
Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla went further after a bar fight Saturday triggered him to act, according to WPIX.
"The City of Hoboken is doing everything possible to advance social distancing, including preventing large gatherings anywhere in the city. The health and safety of residents is my number one priority," Bhalla said in a statement, according to Patch.
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"As I've mentioned before, these are extremely challenging times, and we are seeing a substantial uptick of positive COVID-19 cases throughout New Jersey and throughout the world. The time is now to enact proactive policies that will help save lives in the long run. We've asked families with children to be a part of social distancing by closing our schools. We must all now do our part," he said in the statement.
"I completely recognize that these measures will result in substantial changes and inconveniences to our daily lives. However, these measures are being taken to save lives and protect our residents. I strongly urge residents to continue to take every measure possible in order to practice social distancing, washing your hands, and sanitizing all surfaces."
The Hoboken curfew bans resident of the 53,000-population city from going out between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. until further notice.
The only exceptions are for those going to and from work and for emergencies.
Hoboken, which announced on Friday that it had its first resident test positive for the virus, according to WPIX, is also shutting down dining rooms and bars.
The city is also ordering all bars and restaurants to offer delivery and takeout only to keep the coronavirus from spreading. If a bar does not offer food, it will no longer be permitted to operate or serve alcohol under the new order.
"It’s going to be tough. The high rents and the empty stores that are already here,” said Mike Citarella, owner of the Pig & Parrot liquor store and pub, according to WNBC. “We’ll never survive on just pickup and delivery.”
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a liberal Democrat, said Sunday that a statewide curfew was "under consideration," but was not yet being adopted, according to WNBC.
Hameeduddin called for the community-wide self-quarantine in Teaneck after 18 residents of the 41,000-population community tested positive for the virus.
“We don’t have enough test kits, every day more and more people will be getting sick. We need everyone to understand that they can infect someone or someone can infect you,” he said.
“When I say, 'stay home,' that doesn’t mean go out to lunch with your friends across the street. That means no playdates, that means your nuclear family stays with your nuclear family," he said, according to the New York Post.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-03-16--Trump suspends 1938 road law, gives truckers green light to move emergency supplies

All along America 's highways , trucks hauling vital relief supplies are cutting through red tape , thanks to President Donald Trump .
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Friday announced that a 1938 law regulating the hours of service for truck drivers was being waived on a national basis to battle the coronavirus .
The agency said this was first time the rule had ever been waived throughout the country .
“ I will never hesitate to take any necessary steps to protect the lives , health , and safety of the American people .
I will always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Trump said , according to a White House media pool report .
The rule currently forbids truck drivers from driving more than 11 hours during a 14-hour work period .
After that , drivers are required by law to have 10 hours of down time .
The waiver , issued by Trump and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao , exempts truckers hauling medicine and other supplies necessary to battle the outbreak of the virus , FMCSA Acting Administrator Jim Mullen said .
TRENDING : 2 Fox stars gave Donna Brazile lesson in manners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Because of the decisive leadership of President Trump and Secretary Chao , this declaration will help America ’ s commercial drivers get these critical goods to impacted areas faster and more efficiently .
FMCSA is continuing to closely monitor the coronavirus outbreak and stands ready to use its authority to protect the health and safety of the American people , ” Mullen said in a statement .
In addition to medicine , the waiver covers haulers carrying food to restock depleted store shelves , sanitation and cleaning supplies , equipment needed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are being moved to either provide emergency services or to be removed to quarantine .
The waiver requires that after a drivers reach their destination , they have at least 10 hours of down time if they 've been carrying goods , and at least eight hours if they have been transporting people .
Although the decision announced Friday is the first of its kind nationally , the rule has been suspended on a more limited basis during other emergencies , according to Business Insider .
`` Waivers of this type are a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and crises because trucks delivering food , fuel and medicine are a critical part of the response , '' America Trucking Associations spokesman Sean McNally said , according Business Insider .
`` This waiver will help keep loads of medicine , supplies and food moving as the country manages this current pandemic . ''
The waiver will be in effect until the national emergency that has been declared ends or April 12 , whichever comes first , according to Transportation Topics .
Trump on Saturday said that the response to the virus has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a White House media pool report .
`` [ T ] here 's been a tremendous amount of coordination with states , with cities , and they ’ re a little smaller form of government , and they have things going well .
They 're coordinating with us .
And certain , in particular , I think California has been terrific -- the relationship .
New York has been really good .
We 've had some really good relationships in terms of -- especially the hotspots .
And we 're focused on those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We 're all in this together .
It 's something that nobody expected .
It came out of China , and it 's one of those things that happened .
It ’ s nobody 's fault .
We all -- we all will solve this problem .
We ’ ll solve it well , '' Trump said .
`` I think the American people have been incredible in the way they ’ ve acted , '' Trump said .
`` There 's been -- and if you look at companies and sports leagues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they 've done is -- is just something very special , without being told , necessarily .
In some cases , perhaps they were told , actually .
But for the most part , they want to get it over with . ''
Vice President Mike Pence also praised the nation 's response to the crisis .
`` [ T ] he American people are all responding to look after not only their own health but their families and their communities .
And one story after another is truly inspiring to the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal .

All along America's highways, trucks hauling vital relief supplies are cutting through red tape, thanks to President Donald Trump.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Friday announced that a 1938 law regulating the hours of service for truck drivers was being waived on a national basis to battle the coronavirus. The agency said this was first time the rule had ever been waived throughout the country.
“I will never hesitate to take any necessary steps to protect the lives, health, and safety of the American people. I will always put the well-being of America first," Trump said, according to a White House media pool report.
The rule currently forbids truck drivers from driving more than 11 hours during a 14-hour work period. After that, drivers are required by law to have 10 hours of down time.
The waiver, issued by Trump and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, exempts truckers hauling medicine and other supplies necessary to battle the outbreak of the virus, FMCSA Acting Administrator Jim Mullen said.
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"Because of the decisive leadership of President Trump and Secretary Chao, this declaration will help America’s commercial drivers get these critical goods to impacted areas faster and more efficiently. FMCSA is continuing to closely monitor the coronavirus outbreak and stands ready to use its authority to protect the health and safety of the American people,” Mullen said in a statement.
In addition to medicine, the waiver covers haulers carrying food to restock depleted store shelves, sanitation and cleaning supplies, equipment needed to construct temporary housing, or those who are being moved to either provide emergency services or to be removed to quarantine.
The waiver requires that after a drivers reach their destination, they have at least 10 hours of down time if they've been carrying goods, and at least eight hours if they have been transporting people.
Although the decision announced Friday is the first of its kind nationally, the rule has been suspended on a more limited basis during other emergencies, according to Business Insider.
"Waivers of this type are a common response by FMCSA to natural disasters and crises because trucks delivering food, fuel and medicine are a critical part of the response," America Trucking Associations spokesman Sean McNally said, according Business Insider. "This waiver will help keep loads of medicine, supplies and food moving as the country manages this current pandemic."
The waiver will be in effect until the national emergency that has been declared ends or April 12, whichever comes first, according to Transportation Topics.
Trump on Saturday said that the response to the virus has brought the nation together, according to a White House media pool report.
"[T]here's been a tremendous amount of coordination with states, with cities, and they’re a little smaller form of government, and they have things going well. They're coordinating with us. And certain, in particular, I think California has been terrific -- the relationship. New York has been really good. We've had some really good relationships in terms of -- especially the hotspots. And we're focused on those hotspots," he said.
"We're all in this together. It's something that nobody expected. It came out of China, and it's one of those things that happened. It’s nobody's fault. We all -- we all will solve this problem. We’ll solve it well," Trump said.
"I think the American people have been incredible in the way they’ve acted," Trump said. "There's been -- and if you look at companies and sports leagues and all of the things, what they've done is -- is just something very special, without being told, necessarily. In some cases, perhaps they were told, actually. But for the most part, they want to get it over with."
Vice President Mike Pence also praised the nation's response to the crisis.
"[T]he American people are all responding to look after not only their own health but their families and their communities. And one story after another is truly inspiring to the president and to all of us," he said.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-03-15--Garbageman's coronavirus message to America is spreading like wildfire

His Twitter handle is Jester D. All he shares about himself with the Twittersphere is that he hails from California .
His Twitter biography describes himself as `` just a fool juggling random thoughts to entertain the masses . ''
Then came Saturday , when Jester D sent a message about the coronavirus crisis that , from the thousands of retweets and hundreds of thousands of likes , Twitter users needed to read .
`` I ’ m a garbageman , I can ’ t work from home and my job is an essential city service that must get done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , from getting up pre-dawn to the physical toll it takes on my body to the monotonous nature of the job , at times it ’ s hard to keep on going , '' he began in a multi-tweet message .
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I see the people , my people , of my city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They ’ re scared , we ’ re scared .
Scared but resilient , '' he wrote .
`` Us garbagemen are gon na keep collecting the garbage , doctors and nurses are gon na keep doctoring and nurse-ering .
It ’ s gon na be ok , we ’ re gon na make it be ok .
I love my city .
I love my country .
I love my planet Earth .
Be good to each other and we ’ ll get through this , '' he wrote .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one other comment .
`` Wow you guys I don ’ t even know what to do with a viral tweet .
I have nothing to promote and if I did , I wouldn ’ t do it on this tweet .
My heart is filled to bursting with this response to my words , I ’ m just a dude with a phone and a little spare time .
Thank you , '' he tweeted .
Reactions to the tweet -- amid a crisis affecting the entire country -- covered the gamut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jester D 's -- and his message about priorities -- is popping up many places .
As Britain 's Liverpool Football Club saw its season wiped away by the virus , manager Jurgen Klopp offered a message to remind fans what was really important .
`` First and foremost , all of us have to do whatever we can to protect one another .
In society I mean .
This should be the case all the time in life , but in this moment I think it matters more than ever , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said before that football always seems the most important of the least important things .
Today , football and football matches really aren ’ t important at all .
`` The message from the team to our supporters is only about your well-being .
Put your health first .
Don ’ t take any risk .
Think about the vulnerable in our society and act where possible with compassion for them , '' he said .
`` Please look after yourselves and look out for each other . ''
This article appeared originally @ @ @ @ @

His Twitter handle is Jester D. All he shares about himself with the Twittersphere is that he hails from California.
His Twitter biography describes himself as "just a fool juggling random thoughts to entertain the masses."
Then came Saturday, when Jester D sent a message about the coronavirus crisis that, from the thousands of retweets and hundreds of thousands of likes, Twitter users needed to read.
"I’m a garbageman, I can’t work from home and my job is an essential city service that must get done. It’s a tough job, from getting up pre-dawn to the physical toll it takes on my body to the monotonous nature of the job, at times it’s hard to keep on going," he began in a multi-tweet message.
I’m a garbageman, I can’t work from home and my job is an essential city service that must get done. It’s a tough job, from getting up pre-dawn to the physical toll it takes on my body to the monotonous nature of the job, at times it’s hard to keep on going.
Thread 1/3 — Jester D (@JustMeTurtle) March 14, 2020
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"Right now though, right now I am feeling an extra sense of pride and purpose as I do my work. I see the people, my people, of my city, peeking out their windows at me. They’re scared, we’re scared. Scared but resilient," he wrote.
"Us garbagemen are gonna keep collecting the garbage, doctors and nurses are gonna keep doctoring and nurse-ering. It’s gonna be ok, we’re gonna make it be ok. I love my city. I love my country. I love my planet Earth. Be good to each other and we’ll get through this," he wrote.
Us garbagemen are gonna keep collecting the garbage, doctors and nurses are gonna keep doctoring and nurse-ering. It’s gonna be ok, we’re gonna make it be ok. I love my city. I love my country. I love my planet Earth. Be good to each other and we’ll get through this. 💕 — Jester D (@JustMeTurtle) March 14, 2020
After the tweets vent viral, he added one other comment.
"Wow you guys I don’t even know what to do with a viral tweet. I have nothing to promote and if I did, I wouldn’t do it on this tweet. My heart is filled to bursting with this response to my words, I’m just a dude with a phone and a little spare time. Thank you," he tweeted.
Wow you guys I don’t even know what to do with a viral tweet. I have nothing to promote and if I did, I wouldn’t do it on this tweet.
My heart is filled to bursting with this response to my words, I’m just a dude with a phone and a little spare time.
Thank you 😊🧡💫 — Jester D (@JustMeTurtle) March 15, 2020
Reactions to the tweet -- amid a crisis affecting the entire country -- covered the gamut of emotions.
Worked from home last week and every single day thought about you guys and about those in the electricity, water, wastewater, and IT industries that keep civilization going. You’re so important to public health. Thank you! And thank you to everyone working in utilities. pic.twitter.com/8eSiDowHVc — edge case (@newusadream) March 14, 2020
Very sweet thread. I hope one result of this mess is our culture shifting to deeply value, respect, and fairly compensate the folks who clean our spaces, cook and serve food, and provide essential services like these. https://t.co/Kz0dvJSoYK — Flannery Winchester (@flannerykw) March 15, 2020
What a inspirational message you are sending to all of us. I manage Waste Collection for @cityofdayton in Ohio and our team of about 100 #daytonstrong have the same positive attitude. Your words- PRIDE and PURPOSE sum it up perfectly. You are an amazing human being! #resilient — John Parker (@johnparkermpa) March 15, 2020
Fortunately, spirit like Jester D's -- and his message about priorities -- is popping up many places.
As Britain's Liverpool Football Club saw its season wiped away by the virus, manager Jurgen Klopp offered a message to remind fans what was really important.
"First and foremost, all of us have to do whatever we can to protect one another. In society I mean. This should be the case all the time in life, but in this moment I think it matters more than ever," he said. "I’ve said before that football always seems the most important of the least important things. Today, football and football matches really aren’t important at all.
"The message from the team to our supporters is only about your well-being. Put your health first. Don’t take any risk. Think about the vulnerable in our society and act where possible with compassion for them," he said. "Please look after yourselves and look out for each other."
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-03-17--Health official: Coronavirus peak is over in China

With a marked slowdown in new infections at the epicenter of the novel coronavirus , China 's top health commission says the virus has passed its peak in the communist nation .
Businesses in Wuhan and Hebei Province have reopened while authorities cautiously ease travel restrictions .
`` Broadly speaking , the peak of the epidemic has passed for China , '' said Mi Feng , a spokesman for the National Health Commission .
`` The increase of new cases is falling , '' he said .
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On Monday , for the first time since the coronavirus was first identified last year , there are now more reported cases outside of China than inside , CNN reported .
China 's National Health Commission reported that as of the end of Sunday , the country had 16 new confirmed cases and 14 deaths , for a total of 80,860 .
More than 67,00 patients have recovered .
The infection rate has surged , however , in Italy .
Europe 's hardest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases .
Nearly 14,000 cases have been recorded in Iran , and Spain has at least 7,000 .
More than 3,800 people have tested positive in the U.S. and at least 80 have died .
Worldwide , there are more than 181,000 cases and more than 7,100 deaths , according to Johns Hopkins University .
On Monday , Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on China 's Communist Party to halt disinformation claiming the coronavirus was first spread in China by the U.S. Army .
Pompeo made the comments in a phone call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Office of Foreign Affairs of the Communist Party of China , the Washington Times reported .
According to a statement issued by the State Department , Pence `` conveyed strong U.S. objections to PRC efforts to shift blame for COVID-19 to the United States . ''
`` The secretary stressed that this is not the time to spread disinformation and outlandish rumors , but rather a time for all nations to come together to fight this common threat . ''
Reuters reported Yang , according to state-run Chinese television , told Pompeo that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efforts to counter the coronavirus `` will not succeed . ''
Last week , White House National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien criticized China 's early handling of the outbreak in Wuhan , saying it `` covered up . ''
Communist authorities imprisoned or silenced doctors who sought to disclose the virus , he told the Heritage Foundation .

With a marked slowdown in new infections at the epicenter of the novel coronavirus, China's top health commission says the virus has passed its peak in the communist nation.
Businesses in Wuhan and Hebei Province have reopened while authorities cautiously ease travel restrictions.
"Broadly speaking, the peak of the epidemic has passed for China," said Mi Feng, a spokesman for the National Health Commission.
"The increase of new cases is falling," he said.
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Hubei's economy had been virtually shut down since Jan. 23.
On Monday, for the first time since the coronavirus was first identified last year, there are now more reported cases outside of China than inside, CNN reported.
China's National Health Commission reported that as of the end of Sunday, the country had 16 new confirmed cases and 14 deaths, for a total of 80,860.
More than 67,00 patients have recovered.
The infection rate has surged, however, in Italy. Europe's hardest hit country now has more than 24,000 cases. Nearly 14,000 cases have been recorded in Iran, and Spain has at least 7,000.
More than 3,800 people have tested positive in the U.S. and at least 80 have died.
Worldwide, there are more than 181,000 cases and more than 7,100 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Pence warns China
On Monday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on China's Communist Party to halt disinformation claiming the coronavirus was first spread in China by the U.S. Army.
Pompeo made the comments in a phone call to Yang Jiechi, director of the Office of Foreign Affairs of the Communist Party of China, the Washington Times reported.
According to a statement issued by the State Department, Pence "conveyed strong U.S. objections to PRC efforts to shift blame for COVID-19 to the United States."
"The secretary stressed that this is not the time to spread disinformation and outlandish rumors, but rather a time for all nations to come together to fight this common threat."
Reuters reported Yang, according to state-run Chinese television, told Pompeo that any attempt to smear China for its efforts to counter the coronavirus "will not succeed."
Last week, White House National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien criticized China's early handling of the outbreak in Wuhan, saying it "covered up."
Communist authorities imprisoned or silenced doctors who sought to disclose the virus, he told the Heritage Foundation.


wnd--2020-03-16--Coronavirus an American-Israeli conspiracy, say Muslim clerics

Islamic clerics in Iran have backed off their claim that the coronavirus is a judgment of Allah , but ISIS is calling it a `` torment sent by Allah on whomsoever He wills '' in its latest newsletter .
ISIS also is advising jihadists to steer clear of Europe to avoid contracting the virus , reported the International Project on Terrorism , or IPT .
Nevertheless , the newsletter declared , `` Illnesses do not strike by themselves but by the command and decree of God . ''
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Now , Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Major General Hossein Salami is suggesting the coronavirus is a biological weapon developed by the United States against China and Iran .
When the virus initially was reported in China , Salafist Islamic clerics in Egypt , Morocco and elsewhere dubbed it a `` Soldier of Allah '' targeting infidels .
Abdul Razzak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jan. 20 : `` Allah gave them a soldier ( virus ) .
And many of God 's soldiers said , Glory be to Him .
... O Allah , increase their suffering and affliction until they stop fighting your religion and worshipers . ''
An Egyptian cleric said China `` launched a war against our Muslim Uyghur brothers and Allah sent his soldier [ coronavirus ] . ''
IPT reported the Algerian news outlet Al Masdar published a conspiracy theory under the headline `` A Zionist organization is behind the Coronavirus and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have found the vaccine . ''
Iranian Mullah Nasser Makarem Shirazi declared Muslims must not take any Israeli medication for the virus unless there is no alternative .

Islamic clerics in Iran have backed off their claim that the coronavirus is a judgment of Allah, but ISIS is calling it a "torment sent by Allah on whomsoever He wills" in its latest newsletter.
ISIS also is advising jihadists to steer clear of Europe to avoid contracting the virus, reported the International Project on Terrorism, or IPT.
Nevertheless, the newsletter declared, "Illnesses do not strike by themselves but by the command and decree of God."
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IPT noted the tenor of comments by Iranian clerics about the virus changed after the outbreak spread in the Islamic nation, causing the deaths of numerous senior Islamic clerics and high-ranking government officials.
Now, Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Major General Hossein Salami is suggesting the coronavirus is a biological weapon developed by the United States against China and Iran.
When the virus initially was reported in China, Salafist Islamic clerics in Egypt, Morocco and elsewhere dubbed it a "Soldier of Allah" targeting infidels.
Abdul Razzak al-Mahdi, a Syrian Salafist tweeted on Jan. 20: "Allah gave them a soldier (virus). And many of God's soldiers said, Glory be to Him. ... O Allah, increase their suffering and affliction until they stop fighting your religion and worshipers."
An Egyptian cleric said China "launched a war against our Muslim Uyghur brothers and Allah sent his soldier [coronavirus]."
IPT reported the Algerian news outlet Al Masdar published a conspiracy theory under the headline "A Zionist organization is behind the Coronavirus and the Zionist entity (Israel) claims to have found the vaccine."
Iranian Mullah Nasser Makarem Shirazi declared Muslims must not take any Israeli medication for the virus unless there is no alternative.


wnd--2020-03-16--Coronavirus shutdowns: Why does transportation get a pass?

Something is going on , and I 'm not buying what we the public are being told .
Heaping manure on a Ritz cracker does n't turn it into a luxury couture cracker from Froufrou & Thomas .
It 's my feeling that 's exactly what churlish untrustworthy politicians complicit with the lamebrain media are attempting .
I 'm open to being persuaded otherwise .
Fomenting panic to inculcate blind behavioral compliance is no different than using schizoaffective disorder to sell aspirin .
Both constructs are based upon falsity .
Considering the history of draconian ulterior self-serving machinations by feckless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their claims at face value ?
Governors have ordered the closing of all restaurants , bars , theaters , stores and gyms .
Supposedly this is because gatherings of 50 or more persons exacerbate the potential for transmitting the coronavirus .
But these same states have n't shut down airports .
They would have us believe that going to school , a restaurant , a bar , a movie or a gym – to eat/drink , watch a film , and/or exercise – is dangerous , but waiting in a crowed airport in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with 100 or more people is OK. We 're not safe in a restaurant but supposedly we 're safe in a sealed container for two to six hours with people coughing , sneezing , snoring , changing children 's diapers , etc .
As I write this article , is has been approximately 24 hours that a longtime dear friend and colleague lost his wife to H1N1 .
She had spent time with family and friends out of state and then flew home where almost immediately upon arriving she exhibited symptoms of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later my friend 's wife went to be with the Lord .
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There 's been no investigation of every person on the filled-to-capacity flight she traveled home on .
But I 'm supposed to passively accept that it 's too dangerous for me to enjoy an evening of dinner and cigars with friends ?
The subways and rail lines have n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe it 's a public safety menace to take in movie or have dinner with friends , but riding on a crowded subway where people cough , sneeze , brush and rub against one another is OK ?
Traveling from Atlanta to Manhattan on a train filled with strangers who could have a cold or flu is fine , but working out at the local gym for 45 minutes is a threat to society ?
Really ?
We 're supposed to accept that at face value without question ?
Something else that 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ question .
Are we simply to accept that the door is n't wide open for the dark minions with proven global track records of currency manipulation ?
Are we to accept that lurking in the shadows , nefarious wraith-like creatures that feast upon financial calamity they mastermind in times of crisis are n't at work now ?
In observing the current hysteria , I question what happens next year and the year thereafter should the Lord tarry .
Or perhaps we 're not supposed to know that flu viruses do n't go away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ church services and weddings , mandate the closing of all stores , restaurants , theaters , bars and gyms in the years up coming ?
Will it be necessary to cancel portions of the season for all sports ?
Or does the panic we 're witnessing have only a one-year shelf life ?
There 's one other thing that it seems the public is being carefully steered away from questioning .
Suppose this virus did n't escape from a level-4 bio facility in Wuhan , China .
Suppose that 's just the cover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to propagate .
`` Where did SARS begin ?
Where was it first found ?
Guangdong , China .
In their excellent book , 'Virus Mania , ' Torsten Engelbrecht and Claus Kohnlein explore non-virus causes of flu-like illness in that locale .
They found causes .
It turns out this area is one of the world 's largest recyclers of e-waste : 'Guangdong is China 's largest industrial area … extremely polluted .
Garbage lies everywhere ; above all high-tech waste .
… For $ 1.50 a day , locals disassemble computers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hands , endangering both their own health and the environment .
… There , workers empty toner cartridges from laser printers the whole day long without protective masks , breathing in fine carbon dust .
Others , mostly women and girls , dip circuit boards into baths of liquid lead to separate and collect the soldering materials with which the memory chips and processors are attached to the plates .
Unprotected , they are exposed to toxic fumes .
While the plastic plates are simply burned up , the chips and processors are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their gold .
Here as well , poisonous fumes are generated , and the unusable leftover acids are just dumped into the river .
A lot of garbage is simply burned up or dumped onto rice fields , irrigation facilities or into waterways .
The bodies of water and groundwater around Guiys have become so contaminated that drinking water has to be brought in daily from other cities .
…' '' A real cause of real illness .
No need for a virus .
Except … as a cover story . ''
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Feb. 27 , 2020 . )
Suppose , it 's easier for the Chinese government to promulgate the idea that this coronavirus escaped from bio lab , than to have the world find out the nation 's ecosystem in any number of areas is thoroughly poisoned from their reckless disregard pursuant to waste and chemical disposal ?
This is n't as extreme of a question when we consider that the consensus opinion is coronavirus was n't created in the Wuhan meat markets .
However , consensus is the virus did show up @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Something is going on, and I'm not buying what we the public are being told. Heaping manure on a Ritz cracker doesn't turn it into a luxury couture cracker from Froufrou & Thomas. It's my feeling that's exactly what churlish untrustworthy politicians complicit with the lamebrain media are attempting. I'm open to being persuaded otherwise.
Fomenting panic to inculcate blind behavioral compliance is no different than using schizoaffective disorder to sell aspirin. Both constructs are based upon falsity. Considering the history of draconian ulterior self-serving machinations by feckless politicians, why should I blindly accept their claims at face value?
Governors have ordered the closing of all restaurants, bars, theaters, stores and gyms. Supposedly this is because gatherings of 50 or more persons exacerbate the potential for transmitting the coronavirus.
But these same states haven't shut down airports. They would have us believe that going to school, a restaurant, a bar, a movie or a gym – to eat/drink, watch a film, and/or exercise – is dangerous, but waiting in a crowed airport in preparation to enter a sealed pressurized container with 100 or more people is OK. We're not safe in a restaurant but supposedly we're safe in a sealed container for two to six hours with people coughing, sneezing, snoring, changing children's diapers, etc.
As I write this article, is has been approximately 24 hours that a longtime dear friend and colleague lost his wife to H1N1. She had spent time with family and friends out of state and then flew home where almost immediately upon arriving she exhibited symptoms of this virulent virus. Less than two weeks later my friend's wife went to be with the Lord.
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There's been no backtracking to see where she contracted the H1N1 virus. There's been no investigation of every person on the filled-to-capacity flight she traveled home on. But I'm supposed to passively accept that it's too dangerous for me to enjoy an evening of dinner and cigars with friends?
The subways and rail lines haven't been shut down. We're to believe it's a public safety menace to take in movie or have dinner with friends, but riding on a crowded subway where people cough, sneeze, brush and rub against one another is OK? Traveling from Atlanta to Manhattan on a train filled with strangers who could have a cold or flu is fine, but working out at the local gym for 45 minutes is a threat to society? Really? We're supposed to accept that at face value without question?
Something else that's not being discussed gives me cause for question. Are we simply to accept that the door isn't wide open for the dark minions with proven global track records of currency manipulation? Are we to accept that lurking in the shadows, nefarious wraith-like creatures that feast upon financial calamity they mastermind in times of crisis aren't at work now?
In observing the current hysteria, I question what happens next year and the year thereafter should the Lord tarry. Or perhaps we're not supposed to know that flu viruses don't go away. Will it be necessary to cancel church services and weddings, mandate the closing of all stores, restaurants, theaters, bars and gyms in the years up coming? Will it be necessary to cancel portions of the season for all sports? Or does the panic we're witnessing have only a one-year shelf life?
There's one other thing that it seems the public is being carefully steered away from questioning. Suppose this virus didn't escape from a level-4 bio facility in Wuhan, China. Suppose that's just the cover story the Chinese government finds most convenient to propagate.
Pulitzer Prize nominee Jon Rappoport, an investigative reporter for 30 years, writes:
"Where did SARS begin? Where was it first found? Guangdong, China. In their excellent book, 'Virus Mania,' Torsten Engelbrecht and Claus Kohnlein explore non-virus causes of flu-like illness in that locale. They found causes. It turns out this area is one of the world's largest recyclers of e-waste:
'Guangdong is China's largest industrial area … extremely polluted. Garbage lies everywhere; above all high-tech waste. … For $1.50 a day, locals disassemble computers, monitors and printers with their bare hands, endangering both their own health and the environment. … There, workers empty toner cartridges from laser printers the whole day long without protective masks, breathing in fine carbon dust. Others, mostly women and girls, dip circuit boards into baths of liquid lead to separate and collect the soldering materials with which the memory chips and processors are attached to the plates. Unprotected, they are exposed to toxic fumes. While the plastic plates are simply burned up, the chips and processors are put in acid baths, to extract their gold. Here as well, poisonous fumes are generated, and the unusable leftover acids are just dumped into the river. A lot of garbage is simply burned up or dumped onto rice fields, irrigation facilities or into waterways. The bodies of water and groundwater around Guiys have become so contaminated that drinking water has to be brought in daily from other cities. …'
"A real cause of real illness. No need for a virus. Except … as a cover story." (See: "Coronavirus Covert Operation," Feb. 27, 2020.)
Suppose, it's easier for the Chinese government to promulgate the idea that this coronavirus escaped from bio lab, than to have the world find out the nation's ecosystem in any number of areas is thoroughly poisoned from their reckless disregard pursuant to waste and chemical disposal?
This isn't as extreme of a question when we consider that the consensus opinion is coronavirus wasn't created in the Wuhan meat markets. However, consensus is the virus did show up there in the seafood and meats.