activistpost--2020-10-19--Struggling AMC Offers Pandemic Special: Rent An Entire Theater For Just $99

AMC Entertainment Holdings , Inc. , the largest movie theater chain in the world , with over 1,000 theaters across the US , is making a last-ditch effort to raise cash via renting out its auditoriums for private screenings .
The move comes as the theater chain could run out of “ liquidity ” within six months as attendance levels remain weak .
Starting at $ 99 , AMC is renting out an auditorium , at select locations , for private parties , up to 20 , with the ability to screen the latest movies .
Depending on the movie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 99- $ 349 but split 20 ways , and hopefully , everyone took a rapid COVID-19 test – could be a promising move by the company to raise some cash .
US virus cases surged above 70,000 on Friday , with threats of another wave , right before flu season – it ’ s going to take a whole lot of convincing on AMC ’ s behalf to bring people back to indoor movie theaters , especially since there is no proven or widely available vaccine .
As for millennials , well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take advantage of pandemic pricing – just like we ’ ve outlined ( here & here ) .
In case you ’ re wondering what movies are available – right on AMC ’ s website – they mention at least a dozen movies and pricing : The move comes as the entire movie theater industry has imploded , along with much of the service sector economy .
AMC recently said attendance levels are down 85 % since reopening over the same period last year .
The possibilities are surging that AMC could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as attendance levels are expected to stay muted through 2021 .
As Rabobank ’ s Michael Every said recently , “ the movie industry – how we watch them , and so the money for how they are made , if they are made – could be dying , indicative of a whole key slice of the service-sector economy.
” Even with the 70 % of US movie theaters reopened during Labor Day , social distancing , virus fears , and surging cases across the Sun Belt kept people away .
Ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and science fiction film directed by Christopher Nolan , was supposed to be Hollywood ’ s big release to drive Americans back into theater seats .
In short , it was not .
One Twitter user captured video inside a movie theater in Baltimore around the release of the film in early September , on a Friday , in primetime , as it appeared no one showed up .
We noted then : October attendance has been so awful that Cineworld , the world ’ s second-largest movie theater chain behind AMC , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK .
With AMC about to run out of cash , Cineworld shutting down its US theaters , and attendance levels across the industry in collapse – at what point will Hollywood ask Washington for a bailout of their own ?
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By Tyler Durden
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., the largest movie theater chain in the world, with over 1,000 theaters across the US, is making a last-ditch effort to raise cash via renting out its auditoriums for private screenings. The move comes as the theater chain could run out of “liquidity” within six months as attendance levels remain weak.
Starting at $99, AMC is renting out an auditorium, at select locations, for private parties, up to 20, with the ability to screen the latest movies. Depending on the movie, each private screening could range between $99-$349 but split 20 ways, and hopefully, everyone took a rapid COVID-19 test – could be a promising move by the company to raise some cash.
But how promising?
US virus cases surged above 70,000 on Friday, with threats of another wave, right before flu season – it’s going to take a whole lot of convincing on AMC’s behalf to bring people back to indoor movie theaters, especially since there is no proven or widely available vaccine. As for millennials, well, this could be a golden opportunity to take advantage of pandemic pricing – just like we’ve outlined (here & here).
In case you’re wondering what movies are available – right on AMC’s website – they mention at least a dozen movies and pricing:
The move comes as the entire movie theater industry has imploded, along with much of the service sector economy. AMC recently said attendance levels are down 85% since reopening over the same period last year. The possibilities are surging that AMC could experience bankruptcy within the next six months as attendance levels are expected to stay muted through 2021.
As Rabobank’s Michael Every said recently, “the movie industry – how we watch them, and so the money for how they are made, if they are made – could be dying, indicative of a whole key slice of the service-sector economy.”
Even with the 70% of US movie theaters reopened during Labor Day, social distancing, virus fears, and surging cases across the Sun Belt kept people away.
Ahead of Labor Day, Tenet, an action-thriller and science fiction film directed by Christopher Nolan, was supposed to be Hollywood’s big release to drive Americans back into theater seats. In short, it was not. One Twitter user captured video inside a movie theater in Baltimore around the release of the film in early September, on a Friday, in primetime, as it appeared no one showed up. We noted then:
The moral of the movie theater story is if theaters reopen with top-notch movies by big-time producers, well, the American public is still not interested because they believe facilities are not safe from the virus. To bring consumers back, a lot of convincing by theater operators will be needed.
No one at the movie theater. pic.twitter.com/uJrDo7KZZp — Alastair Williamson (@StockBoardAsset) September 12, 2020
October attendance has been so awful that Cineworld, the world’s second-largest movie theater chain behind AMC, recently suspended operations in the US and UK.
With AMC about to run out of cash, Cineworld shutting down its US theaters, and attendance levels across the industry in collapse – at what point will Hollywood ask Washington for a bailout of their own?
Source: Zerohedge
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activistpost--2020-10-21--First Tests Of New “Immunity Passports” Will Take Place Wednesday

Back in April , when the coronavirus was still new and scary , with cities from New York , to London to Paris in its grip , the professional commentariat was abuzz with speculation about what our not-too-distant post-COVID-19 future might look like .
At one point , the mayor of the French city of Nice and Bill Gates were among the most prominent voices discussing health passports , and the WHO was apparently treating the topic with extreme caution .
Since then , discussion has faded somewhat , due in part to the relentless messaging from President Trump and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the leading Western vaccine projects prepare to apply for emergency use from the FDA as soon as November or December , the World Economic Forum , the same supranational organization that organizes the annual forum in Davos , is taking the lead in testing a global standard to communicate that an individual hasn ’ t been infected with COVID-19 .
The project to develop an international standard to communicate whether travelers have been infected with COVID-19 called the CommonPass system is being led by Paul Meyer , the CEO of the Commons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Rockefeller Foundation .
Meyer insists countries are looking for better ways to “ thoughtfully reopen ” their borders as European countries start cutting down intra-EU travel once again .
Right now , travelers ’ COVID-19 test results are frequently printed out , with the results often obtained from unknown or uncertified labs .
With CommonPass , travelers would take a test at a certified lab , then the results would be uploaded to their phone .
Then they would complete any other health-related questionnaires required by the country to which they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can use CP to check whether travelers have met the entry requirements .
This can be done by simply scanning a QR code generated by the app .
Even after the COVID-19 pandemic ends , these ‘ health passports ’ could be used to offer evidence that a traveler has been vaccinated – not just for COVID-19 , but for any other diseases .
And even once vaccines are widely available , the world will need a system for patients to prove that they have received the vaccine .
Some countries might only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received a specific vaccine .
“ It ’ s hard to do that , ” he told the Guardian .
“ It requires being able to assess the health of incoming travellers…Hopefully , we ’ ll soon start to see some vaccines come on to the market , but there is not going to be just one vaccine.
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” The first iteration of these new “ health passports ” will be put to the test on Wednesday when a small group of passengers flying from the UK to the US .
Passengers flying from London ’ s Heathrow Airport to Newark on a United Airlines flight on Wednesday will be part of the first wave of test subjects .
Tests from a private testing company called Prenetics will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firm Collinson , and the results will be uploaded to the travelers ’ Swissports .
As of Tuesday , most arrivals to the UK need to quarantine for at least two weeks , with only around 45 countries on the country ’ s quarantine-free “ travel corridor ” list .
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By Tyler Durden
Back in April, when the coronavirus was still new and scary, with cities from New York, to London to Paris in its grip, the professional commentariat was abuzz with speculation about what our not-too-distant post-COVID-19 future might look like. At one point, the mayor of the French city of Nice and Bill Gates were among the most prominent voices discussing health passports, and the WHO was apparently treating the topic with extreme caution.
Since then, discussion has faded somewhat, due in part to the relentless messaging from President Trump and others about the coming vaccines. But as the leading Western vaccine projects prepare to apply for emergency use from the FDA as soon as November or December, the World Economic Forum, the same supranational organization that organizes the annual forum in Davos, is taking the lead in testing a global standard to communicate that an individual hasn’t been infected with COVID-19.
The project to develop an international standard to communicate whether travelers have been infected with COVID-19 called the CommonPass system is being led by Paul Meyer, the CEO of the Commons Project, a Swiss non-profit financed by the Rockefeller Foundation. Meyer insists countries are looking for better ways to “thoughtfully reopen” their borders as European countries start cutting down intra-EU travel once again.
Right now, travelers’ COVID-19 test results are frequently printed out, with the results often obtained from unknown or uncertified labs.
With CommonPass, travelers would take a test at a certified lab, then the results would be uploaded to their phone. Then they would complete any other health-related questionnaires required by the country to which they’re traveling. Before boarding, airlines can use CP to check whether travelers have met the entry requirements. This can be done by simply scanning a QR code generated by the app.
Even after the COVID-19 pandemic ends, these ‘health passports’ could be used to offer evidence that a traveler has been vaccinated – not just for COVID-19, but for any other diseases.
And even once vaccines are widely available, the world will need a system for patients to prove that they have received the vaccine. Some countries might only allow travelers to enter if they have received a specific vaccine.
“It’s hard to do that,” he told the Guardian. “It requires being able to assess the health of incoming travellers…Hopefully, we’ll soon start to see some vaccines come on to the market, but there is not going to be just one vaccine.” “Some countries are going to probably say, ‘OK, I want to see documentation you’ve gotten one of these vaccines, but not one of those vaccines.'”
The first iteration of these new “health passports” will be put to the test on Wednesday when a small group of passengers flying from the UK to the US.
Passengers flying from London’s Heathrow Airport to Newark on a United Airlines flight on Wednesday will be part of the first wave of test subjects. Tests from a private testing company called Prenetics will be administered by the travel and medical services firm Collinson, and the results will be uploaded to the travelers’ Swissports.
As of Tuesday, most arrivals to the UK need to quarantine for at least two weeks, with only around 45 countries on the country’s quarantine-free “travel corridor” list.
Source: Zerohedge
Image: BioEdge.com
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activistpost--2020-10-20--American Embassy Workers Clash with Trump Administration about Suspected Microwave Radiation Attacks

American Embassy Workers Clash with Trump Administration about Suspected Microwave Radiation Attacks Overseas

During “ The Cold War ” American Embassy workers in Russia were deliberately targeted and injured by microwave weapons .
Over the last 2 years it ’ s been reported that American Embassy workers in China and Cuba may have also more recently been targeted and injured by microwave weapons .
Of course , exposure to microwave radiation from common wireless sources like cell towers , utility “ Smart ” Meters , Activity Trackers , Bluetooth , cell phones , Wi-Fi routers , can ALSO cause illness and injury .
This is medically referred to as “ Microwave Sickness , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ElectroHypersensitivity ” ( see 1 , 2 ) .
Renewed debate about affected American Embassy workers is making headlines again .
From The New York Times : U.S. Diplomats and Spies Battle Trump Administration Over Suspected Attacks American officials in China , Cuba and Russia say U.S. agencies are concealing the true extent of the episodes , leaving colleagues vulnerable to hostile actions abroad .
WASHINGTON — The strange sound came at night : a crack like a marble striking the floor of the apartment above them .
Mark Lenzi and his wife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and their children were waking up with bloody noses — symptoms they thought might be from the smog in Guangzhou , China , where Mr. Lenzi worked for the State Department .
But air pollution could not explain his sudden memory loss , including forgetting names of work tools .
What began as strange sounds and symptoms among more than a dozen American officials and their family members in China in 2018 has turned into a diplomatic mystery spanning multiple countries and involving speculation about secret high-tech weapons and foreign attacks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether Trump administration officials believe that Mr. Lenzi and other diplomats in China experienced the same mysterious affliction as dozens of diplomats and spies at the American Embassy in Cuba in 2016 and 2017 , which came to be known as Havana Syndrome .
American employees in the two countries reported hearing strange sounds , followed by headaches , dizziness , blurred vision and memory loss .
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“ Microwave Sickness ” was recognized as a medical illness several decades ago .
It also affects animals .
Last year the World Health Organization warned that high levels of Electromagnetic Fields ( aka “ Electrosmog ” ) could cause health issues in a significant percentage of the population .
Doctors and scientists – including the American Academy of Pediatrics – insist that exposure to ALL sources of wireless radiation is biologically harmful ( see also 1 .
2 ) .
What ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about complaints from these embassy workers is that the paper has also published articles that dismiss microwave ( wireless ) radiation and 5G as being harmful .
Of course , last year they also partnered with Verizon to create a 5G Journalism Lab .
D ’ oh !
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By B.N. Frank
During “The Cold War” American Embassy workers in Russia were deliberately targeted and injured by microwave weapons. Over the last 2 years it’s been reported that American Embassy workers in China and Cuba may have also more recently been targeted and injured by microwave weapons.
Of course, exposure to microwave radiation from common wireless sources like cell towers, utility “Smart” Meters, Activity Trackers, Bluetooth, cell phones, Wi-Fi routers, can ALSO cause illness and injury. This is medically referred to as “Microwave Sickness,” “ElectroSensitivity,” and/or “ElectroHypersensitivity”(see 1, 2).
Renewed debate about affected American Embassy workers is making headlines again.
From The New York Times:
U.S. Diplomats and Spies Battle Trump Administration Over Suspected Attacks American officials in China, Cuba and Russia say U.S. agencies are concealing the true extent of the episodes, leaving colleagues vulnerable to hostile actions abroad. WASHINGTON — The strange sound came at night: a crack like a marble striking the floor of the apartment above them. Mark Lenzi and his wife had lightheadedness, sleep issues and headaches, and their children were waking up with bloody noses — symptoms they thought might be from the smog in Guangzhou, China, where Mr. Lenzi worked for the State Department. But air pollution could not explain his sudden memory loss, including forgetting names of work tools. What began as strange sounds and symptoms among more than a dozen American officials and their family members in China in 2018 has turned into a diplomatic mystery spanning multiple countries and involving speculation about secret high-tech weapons and foreign attacks. One of the biggest questions centers on whether Trump administration officials believe that Mr. Lenzi and other diplomats in China experienced the same mysterious affliction as dozens of diplomats and spies at the American Embassy in Cuba in 2016 and 2017, which came to be known as Havana Syndrome. American employees in the two countries reported hearing strange sounds, followed by headaches, dizziness, blurred vision and memory loss. Read full article
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“Microwave Sickness” was recognized as a medical illness several decades ago. It also affects animals. Last year the World Health Organization warned that high levels of Electromagnetic Fields (aka “Electrosmog”) could cause health issues in a significant percentage of the population. Doctors and scientists – including the American Academy of Pediatrics – insist that exposure to ALL sources of wireless radiation is biologically harmful (see also 1. 2).
What’s ironic about The New York Times reporting about complaints from these embassy workers is that the paper has also published articles that dismiss microwave (wireless) radiation and 5G as being harmful. Of course, last year they also partnered with Verizon to create a 5G Journalism Lab. D’oh!
Activist Post reports regularly about unsafe technology and “Electrosmog.” For more information, visit our archives and the following websites:
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activistpost--2020-10-20--“January Is Going To Be A Mess” – A Tsunami Of Evictions Expected Across US

The Trump administration walked back federal protections for renters in early October , even though rent moratoriums were still in effect , which allowed property owners and operators to begin the eviction process for millions of people as tens of billions of dollars in back rent is coming due .
In early September , the CDC published new , temporary guidelines to halt evictions because of the virus pandemic .
The public health agency said : Before the eviction moratorium went into effect on September 4 , there was a 72-hour lapse , allowing landlords to evict non-paying tenants .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was one of the unfortunate people evicted during that time from her Milwaukee apartment .
Bean , who works at a software company , like millions of other Americans , had their working hours reduced by of the virus-induced economic downturn – now with an eviction on her record , making it more difficult to find a rental , she is now living at a temporary housing unit in a neighborhood even worse than the one before with her five-year-old daughter .
2020 has been a nightmarish year for millions of America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million of them are facing eviction in the coming months .
Collectively , these folks owe an estimated $ 32 billion in back rent .
Months of non-payment have exerted financial pressure on property owners and operators , some of whom have already failed to service their mortgage debts .
Princeton University Eviction Lab , a national housing research center , said , on average , there are roughly 3.6 million eviction cases per year .
In early 2021 , the number could be doubled , suggesting an eviction wave , nothing like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is ahead .
Bob Pinnegar , CEO of the National Apartment Association , points out mom-and-pop landlords “ are under an unprecedented financial strain , ” as many have seen eight months of non-payment from tenants .
Princeton Lab ’ s 17 US cities ’ data shows since the pandemic began , at least 60,000 evictions have been recorded .
As we ’ ve noted , evictions , homelessness , hunger crises , and the continued collapse of America ’ s working-poor continues to plague the economy as a conventional recession could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eviction moratorium went into effect , metro areas across the US have recorded a decline in evictions – but that hasn ’ t stopped some landlords in places like Columbus , Ohio , Jacksonville , Florida , and Gainesville , Florida , who have been filing eviction notices for non-paying tenants .
Come January , with billions of dollars in back rent due , struggling Americans like Natasha Burns , who owes more than $ 7,000 , will be financially devastated in the new year .
She told Reuters there ’ s no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the moment .
Making matters for the working poor , some cities have allowed landlords to garnish 20 % of an evicted tenant ’ s wages .
Judgments ordering tenants to pay back rent can crush people ’ s income for years .
Nick Toman , a Milwaukee Legal Aid lawyer , said his normal clientele shifted from individuals to entire households as the pandemic wrecked the economy : Meanwhile , Congress and the Trump administration are deadlocked over a new stimulus bill that would include financial relief for tenants and landlords @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Center attorney and coordinator of the National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel , said January could bring a surge eviction and homelessness , ” unlike anything we have ever seen ” before .
With an eviction crisis likely ahead , unless more government intervention is seen , the economic crisis is far from over as it could be a continuation of a conventional recession .
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By Tyler Durden
The Trump administration walked back federal protections for renters in early October, even though rent moratoriums were still in effect, which allowed property owners and operators to begin the eviction process for millions of people as tens of billions of dollars in back rent is coming due.
In early September, the CDC published new, temporary guidelines to halt evictions because of the virus pandemic. The public health agency said:
The CDC, located within the HHS announces the issuance of an Order under Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act to temporarily halt residential evictions to prevent the further spread of COVID-19… This Order is effective September 4, 2020, through December 31, 2020.
Before the eviction moratorium went into effect on September 4, there was a 72-hour lapse, allowing landlords to evict non-paying tenants. Reuters interviewed Latrise Bean, 35, who was one of the unfortunate people evicted during that time from her Milwaukee apartment.
Bean, who works at a software company, like millions of other Americans, had their working hours reduced by of the virus-induced economic downturn – now with an eviction on her record, making it more difficult to find a rental, she is now living at a temporary housing unit in a neighborhood even worse than the one before with her five-year-old daughter.
“I feel so unlucky,” said Bean. “I have really been through it.”
2020 has been a nightmarish year for millions of America’s renters. At least 8 million of them are facing eviction in the coming months. Collectively, these folks owe an estimated $32 billion in back rent. Months of non-payment have exerted financial pressure on property owners and operators, some of whom have already failed to service their mortgage debts.
Princeton University Eviction Lab, a national housing research center, said, on average, there are roughly 3.6 million eviction cases per year. In early 2021, the number could be doubled, suggesting an eviction wave, nothing like this country has ever seen before, is ahead.
Bob Pinnegar, CEO of the National Apartment Association, points out mom-and-pop landlords “are under an unprecedented financial strain,” as many have seen eight months of non-payment from tenants.
Princeton Lab’s 17 US cities’ data shows since the pandemic began, at least 60,000 evictions have been recorded. As we’ve noted, evictions, homelessness, hunger crises, and the continued collapse of America’s working-poor continues to plague the economy as a conventional recession could be unfolding.
Since the CDC’s eviction moratorium went into effect, metro areas across the US have recorded a decline in evictions – but that hasn’t stopped some landlords in places like Columbus, Ohio, Jacksonville, Florida, and Gainesville, Florida, who have been filing eviction notices for non-paying tenants.
Come January, with billions of dollars in back rent due, struggling Americans like Natasha Burns, who owes more than $7,000, will be financially devastated in the new year. She told Reuters there’s no way she can financially recover from this at the moment.
“If it weren’t for the CDC ban, my kids and I would be homeless,” Burns said.
Making matters for the working poor, some cities have allowed landlords to garnish 20% of an evicted tenant’s wages. Judgments ordering tenants to pay back rent can crush people’s income for years.
Nick Toman, a Milwaukee Legal Aid lawyer, said his normal clientele shifted from individuals to entire households as the pandemic wrecked the economy:
“I hear these stories from entire families who are on the side of the street,” said Toman, choking up during an interview with Reuters in his Milwaukee office. “These families have no place to go and no options, and I think it’s abundantly clear that the safety net is just not big enough to handle something like this.”
Toman warned:
“January is going to be a mess,” while referring to the back rent due. “Nobody can get a new place because they have an eviction case pending against them – and they don’t have any money anyway.”
Meanwhile, Congress and the Trump administration are deadlocked over a new stimulus bill that would include financial relief for tenants and landlords.
John Pollock, a Public Justice Center attorney and coordinator of the National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel, said January could bring a surge eviction and homelessness,” unlike anything we have ever seen” before.
With an eviction crisis likely ahead, unless more government intervention is seen, the economic crisis is far from over as it could be a continuation of a conventional recession.
Source: Zerohedge
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activistpost--2020-10-20--Ireland To Impose 6-Week National Lockdown, Estimates 150,000 Job Losses

Ireland will be the first European country to return to a nationwide shutdown as COVID-19 cases rise , Prime Minister Micheal Martin said Monday .
Nonessential retail businesses are ordered to close .
Residents are expected to stay within about 3 miles of their homes , except for work and other essential activities .
The country is entering its highest level of coronavirus restrictions for six weeks , beginning midnight Wednesday night .
The country expects 150,000 people to lose their jobs over the next “ couple of days , ” Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus , acting before it ’ s too late , ” Varadkar said during the news conference Monday .
“ Our objective is to change the structure of the virus to flatten the curve again to get it under control.
” The government told residents to stay home and exercise only within 5 kilometers ( about 3 miles ) of their homes .
Police will continue to use road checkpoints to deter longer and nonessential journeys .
Varadkar said there will be a penalty for travel beyond that distance , but he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There will be exemptions for work and essential purposes .
Ireland has seen nearly 51,000 confirmed cases and more than 1,850 deaths , according to the nation ’ s Department of Health .
Cases have risen by 75 % since the beginning of September , and the infection rate is 261 cases for every 100,000 people .
The country has a population of nearly 5 million .
Bars and restaurants will only be allowed to offer take-out services , but schools and essential stores will remain open .
Martin said some people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ share custody of a child , could “ link up ” with another household to avoid social isolation .
The government estimates the costs for unemployment benefits and grants to support the economy to be about €200 million ( $ 236.5 million ) per week , Varadkar said .
Over six weeks the estimate is about €1.5 billion ( $ 1.77 billion ) , he said .
That ’ s not taking into account the potential drop in tax revenue from business closures .
“ To business people , who will have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and pubs tomorrow , I want you to know that you ’ ve done nothing wrong , ” he said .
“ We ’ re going to help you through this by ensuring that there ’ s a weekly grant for every week that you ’ re closed , based on your turnover in 2019.
” Ireland is upping its pandemic unemployment checks and is asking for commercial landlords to give their tenants a break , he said .
He also asked that business owners hold off on laying off their staff , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Just over two weeks ago , Ireland ’ s government rejected the recommendation by public health experts to impose this level of a national lockdown , according to the BBC .
Instead , the country implemented a limited number of restrictions on gatherings and recommended people work remotely .
Varadkar stressed the government tried to avoid a national shutdown and said the objective is to flatten the virus ’ curve .
“ Lockdowns save lives , but they also come with huge costs : human , social , economic and psychological , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make sure the second wave is only a ripple , but that depends on all of us.
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By Reese Oxner
Ireland will be the first European country to return to a nationwide shutdown as COVID-19 cases rise, Prime Minister Micheal Martin said Monday.
Nonessential retail businesses are ordered to close. Residents are expected to stay within about 3 miles of their homes, except for work and other essential activities.
The country is entering its highest level of coronavirus restrictions for six weeks, beginning midnight Wednesday night. The country expects 150,000 people to lose their jobs over the next “couple of days,” Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said.
“We’re making a preemptive strike against the virus, acting before it’s too late,” Varadkar said during the news conference Monday. “Our objective is to change the structure of the virus to flatten the curve again to get it under control.”
The government told residents to stay home and exercise only within 5 kilometers (about 3 miles) of their homes. Police will continue to use road checkpoints to deter longer and nonessential journeys.
Varadkar said there will be a penalty for travel beyond that distance, but he added that details are being finalized. There will be exemptions for work and essential purposes.
Ireland has seen nearly 51,000 confirmed cases and more than 1,850 deaths, according to the nation’s Department of Health. Cases have risen by 75% since the beginning of September, and the infection rate is 261 cases for every 100,000 people.
The country has a population of nearly 5 million.
Bars and restaurants will only be allowed to offer take-out services, but schools and essential stores will remain open.
Martin said some people, including adults living alone and parents who share custody of a child, could “link up” with another household to avoid social isolation.
The government estimates the costs for unemployment benefits and grants to support the economy to be about €200 million ($236.5 million) per week, Varadkar said.
Over six weeks the estimate is about €1.5 billion ($1.77 billion), he said. That’s not taking into account the potential drop in tax revenue from business closures.
“To business people, who will have to close their shops, gyms, restaurants and pubs tomorrow, I want you to know that you’ve done nothing wrong,” he said. “We’re going to help you through this by ensuring that there’s a weekly grant for every week that you’re closed, based on your turnover in 2019.”
Ireland is upping its pandemic unemployment checks and is asking for commercial landlords to give their tenants a break, he said. He also asked that business owners hold off on laying off their staff, adding that the government would provide assistance.
Just over two weeks ago, Ireland’s government rejected the recommendation by public health experts to impose this level of a national lockdown, according to the BBC. Instead, the country implemented a limited number of restrictions on gatherings and recommended people work remotely.
Varadkar stressed the government tried to avoid a national shutdown and said the objective is to flatten the virus’ curve.
“Lockdowns save lives, but they also come with huge costs: human, social, economic and psychological,” Varadkar said. “We can make sure the second wave is only a ripple, but that depends on all of us.”
Reese Oxner is an intern on NPR’s News Desk.
Source: NPR
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activistpost--2020-10-20--Virginia Becomes 34th State With Legal Medical Marijuana Sales Despite Federal Prohibition

RICHMOND , Va. ( Oct. 20 , 2020 ) – On Saturday , Virginia became the 34th state with legal medical marijuana sales when its first dispensary opened despite ongoing federal prohibition .
But the commonwealth didn ’ t follow the typical path to legalizing medicinal cannabis .
Dharma Pharmaceuticals celebrated its grand opening on Saturday .
The medical marijuana dispensary is located at an old Bristol mall .
According to WCYB , it is one of four pharmaceutical processors approved by the state to produce medical marijuana .
Patients receive authorization from a certified medical provider and then register @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marijuana card .
Individuals issued a card can legally buy , carry , and consumer medical-grade cannabis .
But up until Saturday , there was no place to legally buy medicinal cannabis .
Lisa Smith was the dispensary ’ s first client .
Her daughter suffers from Dravet syndrome , a rare form of epilepsy .
Smith said cannabis reduced her seizures by as much as 40 percent .
“ She went from really just existing , to really living , ” she told WCYB .
Virginia ’ s medical marijuana program has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Over time , the state broadened the definition of products cannabis patients can obtain and possess .
According to Marijuana Moment , “ Organizations like NORML and the Marijuana Policy Project now consider the state to be the 34th in the U.S. to meet its definition for having an effective medical marijuana system.
” Virginia legalized medicinal cannabis oils in 2015 , but only for patients suffering from seizures due to intractable epilepsy .
Although the program was extremely limited , the passage of that law set the foundation for future action .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ program to allow physicians to recommend medicinal cannabis for patients suffering from any condition .
Two 2019 bills were key to opening the door to the state ’ s medical marijuana program .
One allowed medical marijuana patients to designate another person to act as their registered agents for the purposes of receiving medicinal cannabis .
This made it easier for patients in rehabilitation centers , hospice , or those physically unable to drive to obtain medical marijuana .
The law also expanded the pool of people authorized to perform marijuana cultivation-related duties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marijuana production and sales .
The second bill authorized licensed physician assistants and licensed nurse practitioners to issue a written certification for the use of medicinal cannabis .
Passage of the 2019 laws represented further expansion of the law .
The opening of a bonafide dispensary brings the process to fruition , facilitating a fully-functioning medical marijuana program .
The history of medicinal cannabis in Virginia demonstrates an important reality .
In the past , some activists have actively opposed limited measures such as the initial 2015 medicinal cannabis law in Virginia arguing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough .
But once a state puts laws in place legalizing cannabis , they tend to eventually expand .
As the state tears down some barriers , markets develop and demand grows .
That creates pressure to further relax state law .
Passing bills that take a step forward sets the stage , even if they aren ’ t perfect .
Opening the door clears the way for additional steps .
You can ’ t take the second step before you take the first .
Under the federal Controlled Substances Act ( CSA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government maintains complete prohibition of marijuana .
Of course , the federal government lacks any constitutional authority to ban or regulate cannabis within the borders of a state , despite the opinion of the politically connected lawyers on the Supreme Court .
If you doubt this , ask yourself why it took a constitutional amendment to institute federal alcohol prohibition .
Despite federal prohibition , Virginia has legalized medical marijuana .
Gov .
Northam also signed a bill decriminalizing possession of small amounts of cannabis earlier this year .
These moves remove layers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of marijuana in the state , even though federal prohibition remains in effect .
This is significant because FBI statistics show that law enforcement makes approximately 99 of 100 marijuana arrests under state , not federal law .
When states stop enforcing marijuana laws , they sweep away most of the basis for 99 percent of marijuana arrests .
Furthermore , figures indicate it would take 40 percent of the DEA ’ s yearly-budget just to investigate and raid all of the dispensaries in Los Angeles – a single city in a single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cost of prosecution .
The lesson ?
The feds lack the resources to enforce marijuana prohibition without state assistance .
Virginia joins a growing number of states increasingly ignoring federal prohibition , and nullifying it in practice .
Colorado , Washington state , Oregon and Alaska were the first states to legalize recreational cannabis , and California , Nevada , Maine and Massachusetts joined them after ballot initiatives in favor of legalization passed in November 2016 .
Michigan followed suit when voters legalized cannabis for general use in 2018 .
Vermont became @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a legislative act in 2018 .
Illinois followed suit in 2019 .
With 34 states including Virginia allowing cannabis for medical use , the feds find themselves in a position where they simply can ’ t enforce prohibition anymore .
The lesson here is pretty straightforward .
When enough people say , ‘ No !
’ to the federal government , and enough states pass laws backing those people up , there ’ s not much the feds can do to shove their so-called laws , regulations or mandates down our throats .
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By Michael Maharrey
RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 20, 2020) – On Saturday, Virginia became the 34th state with legal medical marijuana sales when its first dispensary opened despite ongoing federal prohibition. But the commonwealth didn’t follow the typical path to legalizing medicinal cannabis.
Dharma Pharmaceuticals celebrated its grand opening on Saturday. The medical marijuana dispensary is located at an old Bristol mall. According to WCYB, it is one of four pharmaceutical processors approved by the state to produce medical marijuana.
Patients receive authorization from a certified medical provider and then register through the state to obtain a medical marijuana card. Individuals issued a card can legally buy, carry, and consumer medical-grade cannabis. But up until Saturday, there was no place to legally buy medicinal cannabis.
Lisa Smith was the dispensary’s first client. Her daughter suffers from Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy. Smith said cannabis reduced her seizures by as much as 40 percent. “She went from really just existing, to really living,” she told WCYB.
Virginia’s medical marijuana program has slowly evolved with incremental regulatory change. Over time, the state broadened the definition of products cannabis patients can obtain and possess. According to Marijuana Moment, “Organizations like NORML and the Marijuana Policy Project now consider the state to be the 34th in the U.S. to meet its definition for having an effective medical marijuana system.”
FROM MODEST BEGINNINGS
Virginia legalized medicinal cannabis oils in 2015, but only for patients suffering from seizures due to intractable epilepsy. Although the program was extremely limited, the passage of that law set the foundation for future action.
In 2018, the state expanded the program to allow physicians to recommend medicinal cannabis for patients suffering from any condition.
Two 2019 bills were key to opening the door to the state’s medical marijuana program. One allowed medical marijuana patients to designate another person to act as their registered agents for the purposes of receiving medicinal cannabis. This made it easier for patients in rehabilitation centers, hospice, or those physically unable to drive to obtain medical marijuana. The law also expanded the pool of people authorized to perform marijuana cultivation-related duties. This opened the door to medical marijuana production and sales. The second bill authorized licensed physician assistants and licensed nurse practitioners to issue a written certification for the use of medicinal cannabis.
Passage of the 2019 laws represented further expansion of the law. The opening of a bonafide dispensary brings the process to fruition, facilitating a fully-functioning medical marijuana program.
The history of medicinal cannabis in Virginia demonstrates an important reality. In the past, some activists have actively opposed limited measures such as the initial 2015 medicinal cannabis law in Virginia arguing that they don’t go far enough. But once a state puts laws in place legalizing cannabis, they tend to eventually expand. As the state tears down some barriers, markets develop and demand grows. That creates pressure to further relax state law. Passing bills that take a step forward sets the stage, even if they aren’t perfect. Opening the door clears the way for additional steps. You can’t take the second step before you take the first.
EFFECT ON FEDERAL PROHIBITION
Under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) passed in 1970, the federal government maintains complete prohibition of marijuana. Of course, the federal government lacks any constitutional authority to ban or regulate cannabis within the borders of a state, despite the opinion of the politically connected lawyers on the Supreme Court. If you doubt this, ask yourself why it took a constitutional amendment to institute federal alcohol prohibition.
Despite federal prohibition, Virginia has legalized medical marijuana. Gov. Northam also signed a bill decriminalizing possession of small amounts of cannabis earlier this year. These moves remove layers of law punishing the possession and use of marijuana in the state, even though federal prohibition remains in effect. This is significant because FBI statistics show that law enforcement makes approximately 99 of 100 marijuana arrests under state, not federal law. When states stop enforcing marijuana laws, they sweep away most of the basis for 99 percent of marijuana arrests.
Furthermore, figures indicate it would take 40 percent of the DEA’s yearly-budget just to investigate and raid all of the dispensaries in Los Angeles – a single city in a single state. That doesn’t include the cost of prosecution. The lesson? The feds lack the resources to enforce marijuana prohibition without state assistance.
A GROWING MOVEMENT
Virginia joins a growing number of states increasingly ignoring federal prohibition, and nullifying it in practice.
Colorado, Washington state, Oregon and Alaska were the first states to legalize recreational cannabis, and California, Nevada, Maine and Massachusetts joined them after ballot initiatives in favor of legalization passed in November 2016. Michigan followed suit when voters legalized cannabis for general use in 2018. Vermont became the first state to legalize marijuana through a legislative act in 2018. Illinois followed suit in 2019.
With 34 states including Virginia allowing cannabis for medical use, the feds find themselves in a position where they simply can’t enforce prohibition anymore.
The lesson here is pretty straightforward. When enough people say, ‘No!’ to the federal government, and enough states pass laws backing those people up, there’s not much the feds can do to shove their so-called laws, regulations or mandates down our throats.
Source: Tenth Amendment Center
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activistpost--2020-10-20--More SpaceX Satellites Launched: No Mention If Engine Issue Threatens Next Month’s Launch of 4 Astro

More SpaceX Satellites Launched: No Mention If Engine Issue Threatens Next Month’s Launch of 4 Astronauts

Expert warnings about satellites and similar vehicles adding to already dangerous levels of Space Junk are NOT new .
There are also safer ways to offer high speed internet coverage than satellites and Americans HAVE ALREADY PAID for it ( see 1 , 2 ) .
Unfortunately , despite increased opposition , warnings , accidents , almost accidents , explosions , AND obviously safer ways to offer internet coverage – the Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) continues to approve the launching of tens of thousands of satellites and similar vehicles to provide internet coverage – including unsafe 5G – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 ) .
This seems absolutely crazy .
Last month SpaceX delayed a satellite fleet launch due to rocket “ recovery issue.
” Nevertheless , the company launched more satellites last week and again on Sunday .
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket fired 60 more Starlink internet relay satellites into orbit Sunday from the Kennedy Space Center with another set awaiting launch Wednesday from the nearby Cape Canaveral Air Force Station .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has now launched 835 Starlinks in a rapidly-expanding global network that eventually will feature thousands of commercial broadband beacons delivering high-speed internet to any point on Earth .
To reach that goal , the company plans to launch at least 120 new Starlinks every month .
The latest Starlink mission , SpaceX ’ s 14th , got underway at 8:26 a.m. EDT when the Falcon 9 ’ s nine first stage engines ignited with a burst of flame , pushing the slender rocket away from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center atop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. government recently issued a directive that requires manufacturers to better monitor and safeguard satellites and similar vehicles .
Of course this won ’ t solve ALL the problems associated with these vehicles .
Last I heard , rocket fuel is NOT eco-friendly and exploding satellites aren ’ t either .
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By B.N. Frank
Expert warnings about satellites and similar vehicles adding to already dangerous levels of Space Junk are NOT new. There are also safer ways to offer high speed internet coverage than satellites and Americans HAVE ALREADY PAID for it (see 1, 2).
Unfortunately, despite increased opposition, warnings, accidents, almost accidents, explosions, AND obviously safer ways to offer internet coverage – the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continues to approve the launching of tens of thousands of satellites and similar vehicles to provide internet coverage – including unsafe 5G – from space (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13). This seems absolutely crazy.
Last month SpaceX delayed a satellite fleet launch due to rocket “recovery issue.” Nevertheless, the company launched more satellites last week and again on Sunday.
From CBS News:
SpaceX launches 14th batch of Starlink internet satellites in fast-growing fleet A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket fired 60 more Starlink internet relay satellites into orbit Sunday from the Kennedy Space Center with another set awaiting launch Wednesday from the nearby Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. With Sunday’s flight, SpaceX has now launched 835 Starlinks in a rapidly-expanding global network that eventually will feature thousands of commercial broadband beacons delivering high-speed internet to any point on Earth. To reach that goal, the company plans to launch at least 120 new Starlinks every month. The latest Starlink mission, SpaceX’s 14th, got underway at 8:26 a.m. EDT when the Falcon 9’s nine first stage engines ignited with a burst of flame, pushing the slender rocket away from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center atop 1.7 million pounds of thrust. Read full article
The U.S. government recently issued a directive that requires manufacturers to better monitor and safeguard satellites and similar vehicles. Of course this won’t solve ALL the problems associated with these vehicles. Last I heard, rocket fuel is NOT eco-friendly and exploding satellites aren’t either.
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activistpost--2020-10-20--Three Unstoppable Forces Set to Drive Silver Prices

The threat of economically crippling lockdowns , the promise of unending monetary stimulus , and the uncertainty of game-changing political outcomes – this is the “ new normal ” for investors .
The COVID pandemic won ’ t be eradicated anytime soon .
And even when it finally is , the economic and social costs will continue to be borne for years to come .
In such an environment , all conventional asset classes carry heightened risk .
Certain types of assets , though , may now be well positioned to shine .
Among them is silver .
With politicians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over real economic losses with artificial stimulus , the outlook for the value of the U.S. dollar looks bleak .
A record $ 3.1 trillion federal budget deficit combined with an explicit new inflation-raising campaign by the Federal Reserve puts holders of dollar-denominated paper assets in jeopardy .
Hard assets in general and precious metals in particular act as a natural countermeasure to currency depreciation .
Some commodities , such as crude oil , have suffered greatly in recent years amid the push for “ green ” alternatives to fossil fuels .
Dramatic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ installations is likely to continue , regardless of the upcoming election outcome .
The upshot is that all viable alternatives to fossil fuels require massive amounts of metals – from copper to nickel to silver to rare earths .
“ Silver is found in virtually every electronic device .
If it has an on/off button , it ’ s likely that silver is inside , ” according to the Silver Institute .
“ Silver ’ s excellent electrical conductivity makes it a natural choice for everything from printed circuit boards to switches and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Patron for $ 1 per month at Patreon .
As cars become more technologically advanced and more likely to be powered by batteries , they will require larger quantities of strategic metals including silver .
The motor vehicle industry already consumes over 36 million ounces of silver per year – and that number will surely grow as global demand picks back up .
The trend toward more metals-intensive energy development could accelerate if Joe Biden wins the presidency and Democrats take over the Senate .
Biden now says he rejects the most extreme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New Deal ” platform , including a ban on fracking .
But he is still vowing to push through a multi-trillion-dollar green energy program of his own .
Regardless of the election outcome , most of America ’ s largest corporations will continue to pursue environmental , social , and governance ( ESG ) targets .
In recent years , shareholder activists including government pension funds have successfully foisted their ESG demands upon corporate America .
It ’ s why today ’ s fast-food companies feel compelled to virtue signal their support for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implementing critical race theory to celebrating transgenderism .
What does any of this have to do with selling burgers ?
It has to do with the fact that taking up politically fashionable causes is nearly a prerequisite for doing business as a publicly traded company .
A low ESG score means being protested by activists and shunned by institutional investors .
A company can score ESG points by making commitments to “ diversity ” or capital investments in solar panels , for example .
This means that demand for green technologies can far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Demand for photovoltaic solar systems is expected to explode in the years ahead .
This year solar-related stocks have been among the hottest performers in the market .
But as demand continues to grow , the solar industry could soon run into a serious supply problem in critical metals including silver .
Photovoltaics are one of the fastest growing sources of industrial demand for the white metal .
Silver saw a 7 % increase in such demand last year to over 85 million ounces .
Meanwhile , investment demand for silver bullion has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same time as mining supply is contracting due to adverse economic and political ( lockdown ) conditions .
Silver often trades in a volatile manner .
That volatility could be amplified depending on how the election turns out and how much of a toll the virus takes in the coming weeks .
Regardless of whether the futures market reads a particular development as “ good ” or “ bad ” on any given day , three major long-term drivers of silver price appreciation appear unstoppable : • The Fed will continue to pursue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Insatiable demand for solar energy and various electronic applications will continue to use up more silver .
• A mining supply deficit in silver will contribute to market tightness and possible bottlenecks that render refined silver products difficult to obtain by investors and industrial users alike .
At some point , higher silver prices will send market signals that alleviate the supply and demand crunch .
But that point may be years away – and multiples of price appreciation ahead .
Stefan Gleason is President of Money Metals Exchange , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the USA ” by an independent global ratings group .
A graduate of the University of Florida , Gleason is a seasoned business leader , investor , political strategist , and grassroots activist .
Gleason has frequently appeared on national television networks such as CNN , FoxNews , and CNBC and in hundreds of publications such as the Wall Street Journal , The Street , and Seeking Alpha .
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By Stefan Gleason
The threat of economically crippling lockdowns, the promise of unending monetary stimulus, and the uncertainty of game-changing political outcomes – this is the “new normal” for investors.
The COVID pandemic won’t be eradicated anytime soon. And even when it finally is, the economic and social costs will continue to be borne for years to come.
In such an environment, all conventional asset classes carry heightened risk. Certain types of assets, though, may now be well positioned to shine.
Among them is silver.
With politicians and central bankers desperately trying to paper over real economic losses with artificial stimulus, the outlook for the value of the U.S. dollar looks bleak.
A record $3.1 trillion federal budget deficit combined with an explicit new inflation-raising campaign by the Federal Reserve puts holders of dollar-denominated paper assets in jeopardy.
Hard assets in general and precious metals in particular act as a natural countermeasure to currency depreciation.
Some commodities, such as crude oil, have suffered greatly in recent years amid the push for “green” alternatives to fossil fuels. Dramatic growth in electric vehicles and solar energy installations is likely to continue, regardless of the upcoming election outcome.
The upshot is that all viable alternatives to fossil fuels require massive amounts of metals – from copper to nickel to silver to rare earths.
“Silver is found in virtually every electronic device. If it has an on/off button, it’s likely that silver is inside,” according to the Silver Institute. “Silver’s excellent electrical conductivity makes it a natural choice for everything from printed circuit boards to switches and TV screens.”
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As cars become more technologically advanced and more likely to be powered by batteries, they will require larger quantities of strategic metals including silver. The motor vehicle industry already consumes over 36 million ounces of silver per year – and that number will surely grow as global demand picks back up.
The trend toward more metals-intensive energy development could accelerate if Joe Biden wins the presidency and Democrats take over the Senate.
Biden now says he rejects the most extreme planks of AOC’s “Green New Deal” platform, including a ban on fracking. But he is still vowing to push through a multi-trillion-dollar green energy program of his own.
Regardless of the election outcome, most of America’s largest corporations will continue to pursue environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets. In recent years, shareholder activists including government pension funds have successfully foisted their ESG demands upon corporate America.
It’s why today’s fast-food companies feel compelled to virtue signal their support for everything from reducing their carbon footprint to implementing critical race theory to celebrating transgenderism. What does any of this have to do with selling burgers?
It has to do with the fact that taking up politically fashionable causes is nearly a prerequisite for doing business as a publicly traded company. A low ESG score means being protested by activists and shunned by institutional investors.
A company can score ESG points by making commitments to “diversity” or capital investments in solar panels, for example. This means that demand for green technologies can far exceed the actual utility they deliver.
Demand for photovoltaic solar systems is expected to explode in the years ahead. This year solar-related stocks have been among the hottest performers in the market.
But as demand continues to grow, the solar industry could soon run into a serious supply problem in critical metals including silver.
Photovoltaics are one of the fastest growing sources of industrial demand for the white metal. Silver saw a 7% increase in such demand last year to over 85 million ounces.
Meanwhile, investment demand for silver bullion has been surging in recent months at the same time as mining supply is contracting due to adverse economic and political (lockdown) conditions.
Silver often trades in a volatile manner. That volatility could be amplified depending on how the election turns out and how much of a toll the virus takes in the coming weeks.
Regardless of whether the futures market reads a particular development as “good” or “bad” on any given day, three major long-term drivers of silver price appreciation appear unstoppable:
The Fed will continue to pursue inflationary stimulus regardless of the election outcome.
Insatiable demand for solar energy and various electronic applications will continue to use up more silver.
A mining supply deficit in silver will contribute to market tightness and possible bottlenecks that render refined silver products difficult to obtain by investors and industrial users alike.
At some point, higher silver prices will send market signals that alleviate the supply and demand crunch. But that point may be years away – and multiples of price appreciation ahead.
Stefan Gleason is President of Money Metals Exchange, a precious metals dealer recently named “Best in the USA” by an independent global ratings group. A graduate of the University of Florida, Gleason is a seasoned business leader, investor, political strategist, and grassroots activist. Gleason has frequently appeared on national television networks such as CNN, FoxNews, and CNBC and in hundreds of publications such as the Wall Street Journal, The Street, and Seeking Alpha.
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activistpost--2020-10-20--National Guard Spy Plane Monitored Racial Justice Protest in Sleepy Sacramento Suburb Where Commande

National Guard Spy Plane Monitored Racial Justice Protest in Sleepy Sacramento Suburb Where Commander Lives: Report

Residents of a Sacramento suburb were left scratching their heads and asking questions on Sunday following a report that a National Guard spy plane was deployed to the largely gated community—where the commander of the California National Guard resides—to monitor racial justice protests earlier this year .
The Los Angeles Times reports RC-26 reconnaissance planes were deployed to monitor protests in three major cities in early June : Washington , D.C. , Phoenix , and Minneapolis , where police killed George Floyd , an unarmed Black man , on May 25 .
A fourth RC-26 was dispatched to an unlikely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ El Dorado Hills , where it—along with an Air National Guard Lakota helicopter—watched protesters below .
Critics wonder whether one specific detail might have something to do with the choice of El Dorado Hills : It ’ s the hometown of California National Guard commander Maj. Gen. David S. Baldwin , who told the Times he couldn ’ t remember whether he had personally approved the surveillance flight .
“ There was a lot going on , ” Baldwin said .
“ We had 10,000 soldiers deployed .
We were doing hundreds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he lived in the town “ had nothing to do with ” the deployment of the two aircraft , which , according to state records , was requested by the El Dorado County Sheriff ’ s Office .
Like the overwhelming majority of Black Lives Matter and other demonstrations in the wake of the killings of Floyd , Breonna Taylor , Ahmaud Arbery , and other Black and Latinx people , the June 4 protest in El Dorado Hills was completely peaceful .
Critics are asking why , then , spy planes were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ somewhere such as Oakland , where deadly violence—allegedly committed by right-wing extremists—occurred .
Still others wondered why the government is spying on protesters at all .
Nathan Click , a spokesman for California Gov .
Gavin Newsom , released a statement Satuday acknowledging that “ the use of the RC-26 to meet the sheriff ’ s request for aerial support to provide situational awareness for law enforcement is concerning and should not have happened.
” “ It was an operational decision made without the approval let alone awareness—of the governor , ” the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , operational policies and protocols were reaffirmed and strengthened to ensure RC-26 aircraft are not used for these incidents again.
” In June , the New York Times reported that the Department of Homeland Security deployed aircraft including planes , helicopters , and unmanned aerial drones to monitor demonstrations in 15 cities across the country after Floyd ’ s killing .
They logged at least 270 hours of surveillance—far more than they had previously disclosed .
That month , the inspector general of the U.S. Air Force launched an investigation ( pdf ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use of RC-26 planes to monitor recent racial justice protests .
The probe concluded that since the planes could not capture “ distinguishing personal features of individuals , ” the flights did not violate the prohibition on military surveillance of U.S. civilians .
Experts interviewed by the Times said they could think of no good reason for the El Dorado Hills mission .
Dan Woodside , a recently retired Air National Guard pilot who flew RC-26Bs , called the suburb the “ most monitored place in California.
” “ Why was that ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked .
“ They are absolutely covering this up.
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By Brett Wilkins
Residents of a Sacramento suburb were left scratching their heads and asking questions on Sunday following a report that a National Guard spy plane was deployed to the largely gated community—where the commander of the California National Guard resides—to monitor racial justice protests earlier this year.
The Los Angeles Times reports RC-26 reconnaissance planes were deployed to monitor protests in three major cities in early June: Washington, D.C., Phoenix, and Minneapolis, where police killed George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, on May 25.
A fourth RC-26 was dispatched to an unlikely location: the affluent Sacramento suburb of El Dorado Hills, where it—along with an Air National Guard Lakota helicopter—watched protesters below.
During the summer's protests over the killing of George Floyd, the National Guard sent spy planes to Minneapolis, Phoenix, Washington, D.C. and the small, affluent, suburban town of El Dorado Hills where the head of California's National Guard lives.https://t.co/1WiVYrFFjp — Los Angeles Times (@latimes) October 18, 2020
Critics wonder whether one specific detail might have something to do with the choice of El Dorado Hills: It’s the hometown of California National Guard commander Maj. Gen. David S. Baldwin, who told the Times he couldn’t remember whether he had personally approved the surveillance flight.
“There was a lot going on,” Baldwin said. “We had 10,000 soldiers deployed. We were doing hundreds of mission taskings.”
Baldwin insisted the fact he lived in the town “had nothing to do with” the deployment of the two aircraft, which, according to state records, was requested by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office.
Like the overwhelming majority of Black Lives Matter and other demonstrations in the wake of the killings of Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and other Black and Latinx people, the June 4 protest in El Dorado Hills was completely peaceful.
Critics are asking why, then, spy planes were sent to El Dorado Hills instead of somewhere such as Oakland, where deadly violence—allegedly committed by right-wing extremists—occurred. Still others wondered why the government is spying on protesters at all.
El Dorado Hills…that's right El Dorado Hills!! Protest for Black Lives Matter and against police brutality. https://t.co/0UCPnKMQ99 — Lori Jablonski (@Lori_Jablonski) June 5, 2020
Nathan Click, a spokesman for California Gov. Gavin Newsom, released a statement Satuday acknowledging that “the use of the RC-26 to meet the sheriff’s request for aerial support to provide situational awareness for law enforcement is concerning and should not have happened.”
“It was an operational decision made without the approval let alone awareness—of the governor,” the statement added. “After the incident, operational policies and protocols were reaffirmed and strengthened to ensure RC-26 aircraft are not used for these incidents again.”
In June, the New York Times reported that the Department of Homeland Security deployed aircraft including planes, helicopters, and unmanned aerial drones to monitor demonstrations in 15 cities across the country after Floyd’s killing. They logged at least 270 hours of surveillance—far more than they had previously disclosed.
Let’s be clear: the federal government repeatedly used a drone called “Predator” to record people protesting state violence and exercising First Amendment rights. https://t.co/EryOKgyvKi — Matt Cagle (@Matt_Cagle) June 19, 2020
That month, the inspector general of the U.S. Air Force launched an investigation (pdf) of the Air National Guard’s use of RC-26 planes to monitor recent racial justice protests. The probe concluded that since the planes could not capture “distinguishing personal features of individuals,” the flights did not violate the prohibition on military surveillance of U.S. civilians.
Experts interviewed by the Times said they could think of no good reason for the El Dorado Hills mission. Dan Woodside, a recently retired Air National Guard pilot who flew RC-26Bs, called the suburb the “most monitored place in California.”
“Why was that? What was the threat?” he asked. “They are absolutely covering this up.”
Source: Common Dreams
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activistpost--2020-10-20--Walmart’s Redesigned Airport-style Stores Will Track Everyone

What have corporations learned from the post 9/11 era ?
Apparently a lot .
Since 9/11 , airports in the U.S. and across the globe have been redesigned to make people feel safer and make it easier for authorities to ID and track airline passengers .
A Fast Company story reveals how Walmart is taking a cue from airport terminals by bringing the airport experience to every store .
The article mentions how Walmart ’ s newly designed stores will inspire customers to use their cellphones to shop .
The video at the top of this story shows just how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ justify using the pandemic to ID and track customers .
The video begins by stating… ” Please protect yourself and others ” by using our “ Walmart Pay ” or “ Scan & Go ” apps .
Claiming that a Walmart app can magically protect customers from getting COVID is disingenuous and obscures the real reason why corporations want customers to use them .
A CNN article does a great job of explaining why Walmart is redesigning their stores .
Besides using “ Walmart Pay ” to direct customers to the exact location @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has the added benefit of tracking customers ’ cell phones .
A Walmart “ Terms of Use ” link spells out exactly how little Walmart cares about “ protecting yourself and others ” during COVID-19 .
Once a customer gives a company like Walmart access to their phone ’ s mobile device identifiers or connects through Walmart ’ s Bluetooth beacon , it becomes fairly easy to identify each and every customer .
By combining CCTV surveillance footage and point-of-sale surveillance footage along with a detailed description of what each customer purchased , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ build a real-time database of every customer .
A link to Walmart ’ s “ terms of use payment ” section regarding their apps spells out in CAPS how they are not liable for any misuse ( hacking ) of their apps .
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY , WHETHER IN TORT , CONTRACT , STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE , SHALL WALMART OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES , EMPLOYEES , DIRECTORS , OFFICERS , AGENTS , VENDORS OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON @ @ @ @ @ @ @ OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSSES OR DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WALMART APPLICATIONS .
Walmart goes on to say they are not liable for any computer malfunctions that might affect their apps and their customers .
If Walmart knew their apps were comprised , surely they would agree to have their customers ’ backs and reimburse them if their accounts were breached , right ?
Sadly , the answer is no .
In fact , it appears that Walmart is going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So what are Walmart ’ s apps good for ?
It appears that their apps are good for one thing : ID-ing and tracking you as you move about the store and make your purchases .
Using smartphone apps to pay for merchandise does nothing to “ protect yourself and others ” from COVID-19 .
All it does is give corporations and hackers access to more private consumer data .
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By MassPrivateI
What have corporations learned from the post 9/11 era? Apparently a lot.
Since 9/11, airports in the U.S. and across the globe have been redesigned to make people feel safer and make it easier for authorities to ID and track airline passengers.
A Fast Company story reveals how Walmart is taking a cue from airport terminals by bringing the airport experience to every store.
“Airports were a place that inspired us because, by nature, you don’t spend an awful amount of time in airports, so you don’t know your way around. But you need to get a lot of people somewhere in a timely fashion,” Janey Whiteside, EVP and chief customer officer at Walmart said.
The article mentions how Walmart’s newly designed stores will inspire customers to use their cellphones to shop.
People walk around the store with a phone in their hand looking down and looking up, and we wanted to integrate those things, so when they look at their phone they can look up at [the same thing] in the store.
The video at the top of this story shows just how far corporations are willing to go to justify using the pandemic to ID and track customers. The video begins by stating…”Please protect yourself and others” by using our “Walmart Pay” or “Scan & Go” apps.
Claiming that a Walmart app can magically protect customers from getting COVID is disingenuous and obscures the real reason why corporations want customers to use them.
A CNN article does a great job of explaining why Walmart is redesigning their stores.
In a push to get more people to download its app and use it while shopping , Walmart is encouraging shoppers to download it prior to entering to assist in navigating the store, search for more options online and pay once finished.
Besides using “Walmart Pay” to direct customers to the exact location of items inside the store, it has the added benefit of tracking customers’ cell phones.
Activist Post Recommended Book: The Age of Surveillance Capitalism
A Walmart “Terms of Use” link spells out exactly how little Walmart cares about “protecting yourself and others” during COVID-19.
You authorize your wireless operator (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon, or any other branded wireless operator) to disclose to Walmart and its third-party service providers your mobile number, name, address, email, network status, customer type, customer role, billing type, mobile device identifiers (IMSI and IMEI) and other subscriber status and device details, if available, solely to verify your identity and prevent fraud for the duration of the business relationship.
Once a customer gives a company like Walmart access to their phone’s mobile device identifiers or connects through Walmart’s Bluetooth beacon, it becomes fairly easy to identify each and every customer.
By combining CCTV surveillance footage and point-of-sale surveillance footage along with a detailed description of what each customer purchased, it would be easy for Walmart to build a real-time database of every customer.
A link to Walmart’s “terms of use payment” section regarding their apps spells out in CAPS how they are not liable for any misuse (hacking) of their apps.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, WHETHER IN TORT, CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL WALMART OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES, EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, VENDORS OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSSES OR DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WALMART APPLICATIONS.
Walmart goes on to say they are not liable for any computer malfunctions that might affect their apps and their customers.
EVEN IF AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF WALMART HAS BEEN ADVISED OF OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
If Walmart knew their apps were comprised, surely they would agree to have their customers’ backs and reimburse them if their accounts were breached, right?
Sadly, the answer is no. In fact, it appears that Walmart is going out of its way to indemnify themselves.
The failure of Walmart to act with respect to a breach of this Agreement by you or others does not constitute a waiver and shall not limit Walmart’s rights with respect to such breach or any subsequent breaches.
So what are Walmart’s apps good for?
It appears that their apps are good for one thing: ID-ing and tracking you as you move about the store and make your purchases.
Using smartphone apps to pay for merchandise does nothing to “protect yourself and others” from COVID-19. All it does is give corporations and hackers access to more private consumer data.
Top image credit: NFCW
Source: MassPrivateI
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