investmentwatchblog--2020-05-02--The Bond Market Crash Begins on May 12th and 13th

TL ; DR : China needs dollars badly , not gay little treasuries yielding 1 % .
They will not purchase treasuries at the next auctions and interest rates will spike .
Chaos in the bonds market will lead to chaos in the stock market .
Bears , go in for the kill .
Bulls , close your long positions on the 11th and reopen them at noon on the 13th .
What makes this play so beautiful is just how well it can be timed .
$ TLT ATM put 5/15 purchased 5/11 .
This post will start off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learned the basics .
If you already know why bond prices move in the opposite direction as interest rates and why China buys so much US debt , then skip ahead .
The bond market dwarfs the size of the stock market , there is about 9 times as much outstanding bond value as there is total market cap .
Bonds are where the big boys play .
When interest rates rise , the prices of old bonds fall , and when interest rates fall , the prices of old bonds rise .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ where you pay a certain amount and at the end of the bond term you get paid back more ( unless you ’ re a cucked German bond buyer ) .
For a one year bond with a 5 % yield , you would pay $ 95.24 for the privilege of redeeming the bond for $ 100 in one year [ Formula : ( end value – price ) /price = interest rate ] .
But what if the next day interest rates fall to 3 % ?
The bond you just bought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Its yielding a lot more than the bonds the suckas are buying today .
If you turned around and sold it the next day , you could scalp off the extra yield and sell it as though it were 3 % bond .
Using the same formula , you could sell it for $ 97.04 .
Nice .
If on the other hand , the interest rate rose to 7 % then everyone trying to make a buck would want the bonds they buy to yield 7 % .
In order to sell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to take a loss to make it attractive .
The new price of the same bond would be $ 93.48 .
The sensitivity of a bond ’ s price to interest rates , depends on the bond ’ s time to maturation .
The more years a bond has to collect interest , the more the rates affect the bond ’ s price .
Consider a 30 year bond that pays 5 % a year , compounded annually .
In practice , only savings bonds compound , but any bond can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bond would cost $ 231.38 and pay out $ 1000 at maturation [ Formula : end value = price * interest rate ^ years ] .
If the next day , interest rates increased to 7 % , U R FUK .
That bond would now sell for a paltry $ 131.37 .
If interest rates fell to 3 % , your investment would nearly double to $ 411.99 .
If they fell to 1 % you could sell that bond for $ 741.93 .
Damn WSBGod .
That ’ s the power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DD section , there ’ s a more realistic graph showing approximately how $ TLT will respond to interest rate movements .
Interest rates depend upon supply and demand for a bond .
The fundamental rule of microeconomics : prices are set by supply and demand .
Therefore , the discount and interest payments of a bond depend crucially on what market participants want , their demand .
Suppose you know a company , Widgettech , that sells widgets is run by a complete moron and that Widgettech is trying to raise capital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another company WidgetDotCom , run competently , that currently sells their zero coupon bonds with a 3 % discount .
Would you buy Widgettech bonds at 3 % ?
Hell no .
You need to receive a premium for that .
The same is true for government bonds : th eUS 10 year is trading at 0.6 % interest while the Brazilian 10 year is trading at 8 % interest .
Investors need to be compensated for the risk that Brazil can ’ t pay them back .
Demand for crappy bonds is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high Supply is another fundamental issue .
If you want $ 100 to YOLO , you could probably get a loan from your dad .
If you want to YOLO $ 10 million you ’ re going to need to look elsewhere .
The larger the loan you want , the more market participants you ’ re going to need to engage .
To get that $ 10 million you ’ re probably going to need to put your tin cup before a bunch of banks and all your friends and family .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ you , you ’ re going to need to make them a damn good offer .
It can ’ t be the “ I ’ ll pay you back next week ” that you might do with your dad .
It would have to be “ I ’ ll pay you back an additional 50 % .
” When a company or nation wants to take on substantially more debt , they will need to raise the interest rate to get more people to drop some change in the tin cup they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a strengthening of the exporter ’ s currency , but China cockblocks the yuan .
Xijinpingistan ’ s economy runs on exports ; Murica ’ s economy runs on imports .
We get crappy plastic products and China gets dollars .
The supply of dollars is high and the supply of yuan is low .
The basic laws of supply and demand then dictate that the price of dollars should decrease and the price of yuan should increase .
But that doesn ’ t happen because the People ’ s Bank of China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) steps in .
China wants the yuan to be cheap relative to the currencies fo the countries they export to .
You ever wonder why Chinese crap is so cheap ?
It ’ s because the yuan is cheap .
China manufactures goods at market-determined prices in the local currency .
They pay the workers and buy raw materials in yuan .
When they export their products , we see a large discount when we buy their products in dollars .
This discount is good for both sides : China becomes the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ products , we enjoy the lower costs for Chinese goods and services ( and forfeit our jobs ) .
China keeps the yuan cheap by buying treasury bonds .
When companies sell goods to the US , they receive dollars .
However , they need yuan to pay their workers and suppliers .
To get yuan they trade with the PBOC .
The head of the PBOC , Xi-Roam Pao , fires up the money printers and hands off the freshly printed yuan .
Now he ’ s got dollars to deal with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handing his people dollars , he gives them back to the US i excahnge for US treasury bonds .
Treasury bonds are also a nice stable investment for the Chinese sovereign wealth fund .
They ’ re considered the safest investment in the world and once upon a time were one of the highest yielding * investments .
Unlike the dumbasses YOLOing our futures with trillion dollar bailouts for the rich , China at least has some fiscal common sense despite their other bullshit .
China currently owns over 1 trillion dollars worth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s about 18 trillion worth of debt available to the public and another 6 trillion owned by the US government in the Fed and other funds like social security .
So China owns about 6 % of the available debt .
They also hold another $ 2 trillion in non-dollar foreign debt of their other trade partners .
**I ’ m posting with images because it is faster than retyping** Disclaimer : This information is only for educational purposes .
Do not make any investment decisions based on the information in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

by hdigga
TL;DR: China needs dollars badly, not gay little treasuries yielding 1%. They will not purchase treasuries at the next auctions and interest rates will spike. Chaos in the bonds market will lead to chaos in the stock market. Bears,go in for the kill. Bulls, close your long positions on the 11th and reopen them at noon on the 13th. What makes this play so beautiful is just how well it can be timed. $TLT ATM put 5/15 purchased 5/11.
This post will start off with some ECON 101 for who never learned the basics. If you already know why bond prices move in the opposite direction as interest rates and why China buys so much US debt, then skip ahead. The bond market dwarfs the size of the stock market, there is about 9 times as much outstanding bond value as there is total market cap. Bonds are where the big boys play.
Interest rates and bond pricing
When interest rates rise, the prices of old bonds fall, and when interest rates fall, the prices of old bonds rise.
Consider a zero coupon bond, one where you pay a certain amount and at the end of the bond term you get paid back more (unless you’re a cucked German bond buyer). For a one year bond with a 5% yield, you would pay $95.24 for the privilege of redeeming the bond for $100 in one year[Formula:(end value – price)/price = interest rate]. But what if the next day interest rates fall to 3%? The bond you just bought suddenly looks a lot more attractive. Its yielding a lot more than the bonds the suckas are buying today. If you turned around and sold it the next day, you could scalp off the extra yield and sell it as though it were 3% bond. Using the same formula, you could sell it for $97.04. Nice. If on the other hand, the interest rate rose to 7%then everyone trying to make a buck would want the bonds they buy to yield 7%. In order to sell your 5% bond, you would have to take a loss to make it attractive. The new price of the same bond would be $93.48.
The sensitivity of a bond’s price to interest rates, depends on the bond’s time to maturation.
The more years a bond has to collect interest, the more the rates affect the bond’s price. Consider a 30 year bond that pays 5% a year, compounded annually. In practice, only savings bonds compound, but any bond can be recalculated as if they compound. That bond would cost $231.38 and pay out $1000 at maturation [Formula: end value = price * interest rate ^ years]. If the next day, interest rates increased to 7%, U R FUK. That bond would now sell for a paltry $131.37. If interest rates fell to 3%, your investment would nearly double to $411.99. If they fell to 1% you could sell that bond for $741.93. Damn WSBGod. That’s the power of compound interest. Below in the DD section, there’s a more realistic graph showing approximately how $TLT will respond to interest rate movements.
Interest rates depend upon supply and demand for a bond.
The fundamental rule of microeconomics: prices are set by supply and demand. Therefore, the discount and interest payments of a bond depend crucially on what market participants want, their demand. Suppose you know a company, Widgettech, that sells widgets is run by a complete moron and that Widgettech is trying to raise capital by selling bonds. There’s another company WidgetDotCom, run competently, that currently sells their zero coupon bonds with a 3% discount. Would you buy Widgettech bonds at 3%? Hell no. You need to receive a premium for that. The same is true for government bonds: th eUS 10 year is trading at 0.6% interest while the Brazilian 10 year is trading at 8% interest. Investors need to be compensated for the risk that Brazil can’t pay them back. Demand for crappy bonds is low. Demand for good bonds is high
Supply is another fundamental issue. If you want $100 to YOLO, you could probably get a loan from your dad. If you want to YOLO $10 million you’re going to need to look elsewhere. The larger the loan you want, the more market participants you’re going to need to engage. To get that $10 million you’re probably going to need to put your tin cup before a bunch of banks and all your friends and family. To make them pay any attention to you, you’re going to need to make them a damn good offer. It can’t be the “I’ll pay you back next week” that you might do with your dad. It would have to be “I’ll pay you back an additional 50%.” When a company or nation wants to take on substantially more debt, they will need to raise the interest rate to get more people to drop some change in the tin cup they’re rattling.
US Treasury Bonds and China
Exports naturally lead to a strengthening of the exporter’s currency, but China cockblocks the yuan.
Xijinpingistan’s economy runs on exports; Murica’s economy runs on imports. We get crappy plastic products and China gets dollars. The supply of dollars is high and the supply of yuan is low. The basic laws of supply and demand then dictate that the price of dollars should decrease and the price of yuan should increase. But that doesn’t happen because the People’s Bank of China (PBOC, China’s Fed) steps in.
China wants the yuan to be cheap relative to the currencies fo the countries they export to. You ever wonder why Chinese crap is so cheap? It’s because the yuan is cheap. China manufactures goods at market-determined prices in the local currency. They pay the workers and buy raw materials in yuan. When they export their products, we see a large discount when we buy their products in dollars. This discount is good for both sides: China becomes the world manufacturing hub because everyone wants cheap products, we enjoy the lower costs for Chinese goods and services (and forfeit our jobs).
China keeps the yuan cheap by buying treasury bonds.
When companies sell goods to the US, they receive dollars. However, they need yuan to pay their workers and suppliers. To get yuan they trade with the PBOC. The head of the PBOC, Xi-Roam Pao, fires up the money printers and hands off the freshly printed yuan. Now he’s got dollars to deal with. To make sure the US keeps handing his people dollars, he gives them back to the US i excahnge for US treasury bonds. Treasury bonds are also a nice stable investment for the Chinese sovereign wealth fund. They’re considered the safest investment in the world and once upon a time were one of the highest yielding * investments. Unlike the dumbasses YOLOing our futures with trillion dollar bailouts for the rich, China at least has some fiscal common sense despite their other bullshit.
China currently owns over 1 trillion dollars worth of the US national debt. There’s about 18 trillion worth of debt available to the public and another 6 trillion owned by the US government in the Fed and other funds like social security. So China owns about 6% of the available debt. They also hold another $2 trillion in non-dollar foreign debt of their other trade partners.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-05-02--Sell in May and go away? Medium- and long-term VIX futures have risen over the past month, indicatin

Sell in May and go away? Medium- and long-term VIX futures have risen over the past month, indicating that investors expect markets to remain volatile despite April’s dramatic rally.

Sell in May and go away pic.twitter.com/YxhFIU1jJx — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) May 1, 2020
Medium- and long-term VIX futures have risen over the past month, indicating that investors expect markets to remain volatile despite April's dramatic rally. — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) May 1, 2020
"We cannot determine the timeline, the #virus will." A reality check on reopening from @DrRichBesser, former CDC head & CEO @RWJF who says we need to accept that we are in this for the long haul — and that we can't count on a #vaccine any time soon. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/BS1Qj2nsKV — Julia Chatterley (@jchatterleyCNN) May 1, 2020
I am truly sorry to say, Remdesivir is probably worthless, and we are seeing some fascinating drug company shenanigans, a thread. — Mark Hoofnagle (@MarkHoofnagle) May 1, 2020
Apple bulls like to talk about the "200B" of cash & securities on AAPL's balance sheet. That's no longer true. Apple does still have $192.8B in cash & securities, but now also has $110B of debt (& rising fast). Net cash is down to just $83B & almost certain to fall again this qtr t.co/ScXxf6Zxxm — fred hickey (@htsfhickey) May 1, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-02--So we reopened yesterday in Knoxville and here’s today’s report:

The Knox County Health Department reported one new case on Saturday , bringing the total case number to 239 .
@ @ @ @ @ cases on Saturday , up from 34 on Friday .
The total number of recovered @ @ @ @ @ 199. .
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Three cases currently require hospitalization , remaining unchanged since Tuesday .
@ @ @ @ @ 34 of them have resulted in hospitalization at any point during the illness .
Knox @ @ @ @ @ death on Tuesday .

Coronavirus in Tennessee: 35 active Knox County cases; free testing in East Tennessee.
The Knox County Health Department reported one new case on Saturday, bringing the total case number to 239.
Knox County reported 35 active cases on Saturday, up from 34 on Friday. The total number of recovered cases remained unchanged Saturday at 199. . . .
Three cases currently require hospitalization, remaining unchanged since Tuesday. Of the 239 cases, 34 of them have resulted in hospitalization at any point during the illness.
Knox County reported its fifth local death on Tuesday.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-02--Connecticut Cops Cancel Social Distancing Spy Drone After Citizens Complaints About Draconian Police

Connecticut Cops Cancel Social Distancing Spy Drone After Citizens Complaints About Draconian Police State

Video speaks for itself in the new age of draconian police actions , authoritarianism and censorship all conducted under the @ @ @ @ @ a flu like disease that does not affect over 99 % of the population .

Video speaks for itself in the new age of draconian police actions, authoritarianism and censorship all conducted under the guise of protecting people from a flu like disease that does not affect over 99% of the population.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-05-02--U.S. Public Debt Increases More In April Than During Entire 2019

The U.S. public debt increased at the fastest rate ever during April .
Due to the negative economic impacts stemming from the global contagion , the U.S. Treasury increased the federal debt by a whopping $ 1.3 trillion in a single month .
The additional $ 1.3 trillion of U.S. public debt during April would purchase approximately one-third of all the physical gold investment bullion in the world , which currently stands at $ 4.1 trillion .
In just one month ( April ) , Uncle Sam ’ s printing press or digital monetary liquidity could purchase 750 million oz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of gold would be 67 % of the total Central Bank Gold Reserves .
So , at some point , the Fed and central bank monetary insanity will come back to BITE THEM HARD… LOL .
According to the data from TreasuryDirect.gov , the U.S. public debt increased by $ 1,287 billion ( $ 1.28 trillion ) during April : Now compare that to the average monthly U.S. public debt increase of $ 106 billion in 2019 .
Thus , the U.S. public debt increase in April was even higher than in Full-Year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the U.S. Treasury to add $ 1,207 billion in debt ( 2019 ) , it only took one month to increase it to $ 1,287 billion ( April ) .
I don ’ t believe Americans understand how much damage is being done to the U.S. Government Balance Sheet .
Unfortunately , it ’ s only going to get worse going forward .
It is impossible to forecast the collapse of the U.S .
Bond Market or U.S. Dollar .
However , the current monetary policy taking place suggests that it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LATER .
And , it ’ s all due to the Collapse in U.S. oil demand .
Keep an eye on the U.S. Oil Industry and oil price for clues how quickly the domestic economy and financial system will head into a depression .

BY SRSROCCO
The U.S. public debt increased at the fastest rate ever during April. Due to the negative economic impacts stemming from the global contagion, the U.S. Treasury increased the federal debt by a whopping $1.3 trillion in a single month.
The additional $1.3 trillion of U.S. public debt during April would purchase approximately one-third of all the physical gold investment bullion in the world, which currently stands at $4.1 trillion. In just one month (April), Uncle Sam’s printing press or digital monetary liquidity could purchase 750 million oz of gold. That 750 million oz of gold would be 67% of the total Central Bank Gold Reserves.
So, at some point, the Fed and central bank monetary insanity will come back to BITE THEM HARD… LOL.
According to the data from TreasuryDirect.gov, the U.S. public debt increased by $1,287 billion ($1.28 trillion) during April:
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Now compare that to the average monthly U.S. public debt increase of $106 billion in 2019. Thus, the U.S. public debt increase in April was even higher than in Full-Year 2019:
While it took twelve months for the U.S. Treasury to add $1,207 billion in debt (2019), it only took one month to increase it to $1,287 billion (April). I don’t believe Americans understand how much damage is being done to the U.S. Government Balance Sheet. Unfortunately, it’s only going to get worse going forward.
It is impossible to forecast the collapse of the U.S. Bond Market or U.S. Dollar. However, the current monetary policy taking place suggests that it’s going to be SOONER rather than LATER.
And, it’s all due to the Collapse in U.S. oil demand. Keep an eye on the U.S. Oil Industry and oil price for clues how quickly the domestic economy and financial system will head into a depression.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-02--ILLINOIS: 4,000 Prisoners Released — 146 Sex Offenders — 64 Murderers

The state of Illinois has released 4,000 prisoners as part of its pandemic mitigation strategy , a group of convicted @ @ @ @ @ and 64 convicted murderers .
Prisons and jails around the country have resorted to setting @ @ @ @ @ of preventing disease outbreaks within correctional houses .
In Illinois , criminals were either pardoned @ @ @ @ @ or else released early by authorities .
The state attorney ’ s office said it @ @ @ @ @ would only be releasing “ non-violent ” offenders as part of the strategy .
The @ @ @ @ @ offenders so quickly some areas have not had time to inform victims , as required @ @ @

The state of Illinois has released 4,000 prisoners as part of its pandemic mitigation strategy, a group of convicted criminals including 146 sex offenders and 64 convicted murderers.
Prisons and jails around the country have resorted to setting criminals free in the hopes of preventing disease outbreaks within correctional houses. In Illinois, criminals were either pardoned by Gov. JB Pritzker or else released early by authorities.
The state attorney’s office said it was originally told the government would only be releasing “non-violent” offenders as part of the strategy. The state has also been releasing offenders so quickly some areas have not had time to inform victims, as required by law.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-02--How (and When) to Prepare for the NEXT Lockdown

Back when the New Year rolled around , did you ever expect you ’ d spend months in lockdown , unable to go eat at a restaurant or visit with friends ?
2020 has been full of surprises , but more of the “ angry clown with a chainsaw ” variety than “ here , have some flowers.
” As the time for this lockdown to end draws near , spend some time reflecting on what you learned about preparedness and what you need to do before the next lockdown rolls around .
( It ’ s almost inevitable there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more on that in a moment . )
There will probably be another wave of COVID-19 .
The COVID-19 virus is not just going to vanish magically after we ’ ve stayed in our homes for a certain number of days .
The virus will still be out there when the lockdown is over and people will still get sick from it .
At some point , the dreaded “ second wave ” will occur .
Some experts think this will occur almost immediately after lockdown ends , while others believe there ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strike in the fall .
To be perfectly honest , at this point it ’ s too soon to know .
There are a few muffled reports out of China about a possible second wave , but accurate information from China has been impossible to get since the very beginning .
We also don ’ t know whether the virus confers lasting immunity to those who have had it – some reports suggest there is no immunity while other reports say antibodies in the plasma of those who had it can help treat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no real data on this and no point of accurate comparison .
We don ’ t know if the second wave will be worse than the first , or milder , or affect fewer people .
But just consider it extremely likely that it will happen in some way or another , at some point or another .
When the second wave starts , expect another period of lockdown .
As I mentioned above , there are reports out of China about a previously unaffected city of 10 million people , Harbin , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the past two weeks .
We ’ re likely to see the effects of opening up several states here in the US over the next couple of weeks – either for better or worse .
If it turns out to be seasonal , the second wave would be most likely to begin in October .
And now , health specialists know what to look for so it ’ s likely the re-emergence will be identified fairly quickly .
Whenever a surge occurs , whether it ’ s next month or next fall , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experts have said we could be looking at periods of lockdown “ until there ’ s a vaccine.
” It ’ s just like the things mentioned above , however – we ’ re basing this on models and educated guesses , but we don ’ t know for sure what will happen or when it will happen .
But we ’ re pretty sure something will happen .
So what you need to do is get ready for it .
You ’ ll have an advantage next time around .
This won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you are of a preparedness mindset , so you will use what you ’ ve learned .
What do you wish you ’ d done differently ?
It ’ s easy to play quarterback after the game is done , but this exercise isn ’ t about beating yourself up .
It ’ s about learning from your experience .
• Is there anything you wish you ’ d done differently ?
• What food did you run out of the fastest ?
• Were there non-food supplies you didn ’ t think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that broke and you didn ’ t have the necessary tools or supplies to repair it ?
• About what item did you think , “ Dang , I wish I had XXXXXX ?
” • Were there people who hunkered down with you who made things difficult or unpleasant ?
How can you make it better with those folks in the future ?
And will you even want them to come over next time ?
• Are there things you could have prepared to keep your kids or other family members more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ ve got some time to sit and contemplate the lockdown .
The things you wish you ’ d done differently are going to be very important things to address for the future .
What are the things you were satisfied with ?
Luckily , we all probably had more successes than failures in this lockdown , so think about the successes .
Here are a few examples of some things that may have worked well for you .
• You had enough in your emergency fund to cover any shortfalls .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , nutritious , and filling meals from your supplies .
• You didn ’ t need to leave the house for X amount of time for groceries .
• You and your family bonded and enjoyed spending this time together .
• You discovered your group worked really well together .
• You did something productive with your time at home .
So for you , what were the things that worked and how can you replicate those things in the future ?
Go over the two lists you ’ ve made and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you either need to buy or need to do before the next time there ’ s a lockdown .
Using the examples above : • Get more ingredients for favorite meals .
• Restock your pantry so you can hunker down for a couple of months .
• Get a larger quantity of the things you ran out of first .
• Get any needed tools and repair materials .
• Grab multiples of the things you may have forgotten like shampoo , soap , toothbrushes , etc .
• Get some things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Figure out how to extricate yourself from partnerships that didn ’ t work .
• For partnerships that did work , make sure they ’ re on the same page for next time around .
• Do an inventory of supplies so you can replenish the things you used .
This is something that will take longer than 15-20 minutes at the kitchen table .
Really spend some time being thorough with regard to this self-analysis .
Look at your budget .
Millions of Americans saw dramatic changes in their incomes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an important factor in future preparations .
If you ’ re just barely managing to pay your bills , you may have difficulty stocking up for Round 2 .
If this is the case , you ’ ll need to take a close look at your budget .
• Be sure to take advantage of whatever the government is offering in the way of financial assistance .
( Get more information on that right here . )
• Talk to your creditors and see if they ’ ll work with you .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to put aside some cash for stockpiling .
• Add just a few extra things per week .
You might not want to bother waiting for sales – a lot of companies are not planning on doing promotions any time soon .
• Don ’ t spend frivolously .
I know it feels like we ’ re just about to get out of prison , but if you go and spend hundreds of dollars eating at restaurants , you ’ re really going to regret it when the next lockdown rolls around and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• See if there are any fixed expenses you can cut .
This is the time to reduce your output as much as possible so you can replenish your home for the future .
What should you get for the second wave ?
Aside from the things you ’ ve determined above that you need , there are some other things you may want to get for the second wave of lockdowns .
Think about the things that ran out first and the things that had purchase limits .
when you see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stocking up : • Toilet paper ( the gold bars of the coronavirus pandemic ! )
If you store them properly , all of these items will serve you well in the future even if this article is totally wrong and there is never another lockdown .
They ’ ll help you to be ready for all manner of emergencies , not just mandated self-quarantines .
When should you start getting supplies for the second wave ?
Think back to when the outbreak began to come to the public eye .
It only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become nearly bare .
Here are some pictures as a reminder .
It would be pretty foolish to wait until the rest of the country becomes aware and there ’ s another run on things , leaving the media to scold preppers for hoarding .
Of course , it ’ s not preppers doing the “ hoarding.
” We already got our stuff weeks , months , or even years ago .
So my advice is to start replenishing your supplies immediately .
Take a look at your lists and begin fulfilling them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t have to buy these things all at once .
But as you see them re-emerging on store shelves , grab a couple of items and put them back .
Do this every time you are out .
If money isn ’ t tight , buy one of everything on your list that you might reasonably need when you ’ re out .
Mentally preparing for the second wave Something that is potentially even more important than your physical preparations is the mental ones .
Did you find yourself reeling in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depressed or anxious ?
Lonely or isolated ?
Understand first that all those feelings are completely normal during a time period of dramatic change .
You ’ re human and you ’ re allowed to have feelings .
When there ’ s so much uncertainty , it can be difficult to prepare for the future .
It ’ s the ability to move past these feelings and still accomplish the things that need to be done that is important .
Think also about the personalities you encountered within your group .
Obviously , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your bratty teen out of the house the next time there ’ s a quarantine but the involvement of certain people is optional .
Some folks really surprise us ( unpleasantly ) with the way they behave under pressure .
If you got together with your preparedness group to hunker down , you may have identified some personality conflicts .
It ’ s up to you to decide whether those personality conflicts are worth working through or if you should sit this next wave out with only your immediate family .
Other things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next lockdown The following items are miscellaneous tasks you may want to undertake .
Most of them will be effective not only in a lockdown scenario but also during other types of emergencies .
You may have also noticed things in your outer circle that were unsettling .
I wrote more about the different kinds of people you may have encountered – friends , neighbors , coworkers , etc .
– during the lockdown .
You should take some of the time you have between now and the next lockdown to assess these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pay strict attention to the things they say and do once this is over .
Do they “ joke ” about coming to your place ?
Are they spending frivolously ?
Did they learn a lesson and decide to get better prepared ?
This will tell you a lot about them and let you know if you need to begin quietly distancing yourself from them .
If you weren ’ t happy with where you took shelter during this period of lockdown , examine the reasons why .
We are in an apartment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( It ’ s an old house turned into a duplex . )
That was okay for us because the neighbors were also self-quarantining carefully , but if they moved out and someone else moved in , would it be okay then ?
We also don ’ t have a place for a garden here , and there are a few issues that would make the house fairly easy to break into if someone was interested in doing so .
When you examine this , you may need to make a major decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Or you may simply need to make some adjustments to the place where you are like a padlock on the gate , a new fence , security film on the windows , etc .
This article has some tips on home security .
If your home needs some repairs , do it while there isn ’ t an active virus floating around .
Our dryer died during the lockdown but we weren ’ t crazy about the idea of some repair person stomping through the apartment , spreading his germs , and potentially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you have an appliance giving its last gasp , this might be a good time to replace it .
The better maintained your home is , the less likely it is that you ’ ll have a repair emergency during the lockdown .
Take the opportunity to get any services performed that were needed before or during the lockdown .
If there is a medical procedure you require , go ahead and get it before the next wave .
Many patients saw their treatments delayed for months to prevent them from possibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Get everyone a dental exam and get your pets to the vet if necessary .
If you need to have your house sprayed or gutters cleaned , get all of that stuff done as soon as you can .
Work toward greater self-reliance .
Get those chickens you ’ ve been thinking about .
Plant a garden and set up cold frames to extend your growing season .
Get yourself well-positioned for an uncertain future .
Your family may want to live in a rosy world in which this was a brief , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over .
It ’ s tempting to let them have that happiness , but it ’ s a mistake not to add at least a small dose of reality .
If it has never even crossed their mind that the future could hold more lockdowns , it ’ s going to be a stunning blow when ( or if ) it happens again .
You also don ’ t want to meet pushback when you try to replenish supplies .
Consider reminding them , “ Remember the toilet paper apocalypse ?
We don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem again !
” or “ Weren ’ t you happy we had this when we were stuck at home ?
” If you see the situation is beginning to look like you might be facing another lockdown soon , casually mention it to family members .
Don ’ t terrify them but begin gently making them aware that the situation could change quickly .
On the other hand , you may find that family members who previously thought you were a little bit nuts are now far more on board with preparedness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to start teaching them more .
What are you expecting ?
Do you expect to see a second wave of COVID-19 ?
Do you think it will happen soon after the lockdown is lifted or in the fall ?
How are you preparing ?
Are you making any changes ?
Let ’ s talk about it in the comments .
Daisy Luther writes about current events , preparedness , frugality , voluntaryism , and the pursuit of liberty on her website , The Organic Prepper .
She is widely republished across alternative media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news links on her aggregate site , PreppersDailyNews.com .
Daisy is the best-selling author of 4 books and runs a small digital publishing company .
You can find her on Facebook , Pinterest , and Twitter .

by Daisy Luther
Back when the New Year rolled around, did you ever expect you’d spend months in lockdown, unable to go eat at a restaurant or visit with friends? 2020 has been full of surprises, but more of the “angry clown with a chainsaw” variety than “here, have some flowers.”
As the time for this lockdown to end draws near, spend some time reflecting on what you learned about preparedness and what you need to do before the next lockdown rolls around. (It’s almost inevitable there’ll be a next lockdown – more on that in a moment.)
There will probably be another wave of COVID-19.
The COVID-19 virus is not just going to vanish magically after we’ve stayed in our homes for a certain number of days. The virus will still be out there when the lockdown is over and people will still get sick from it.
At some point, the dreaded “second wave” will occur. Some experts think this will occur almost immediately after lockdown ends, while others believe there’s a seasonal link and it will strike in the fall. To be perfectly honest, at this point it’s too soon to know. There are a few muffled reports out of China about a possible second wave, but accurate information from China has been impossible to get since the very beginning.
We also don’t know whether the virus confers lasting immunity to those who have had it – some reports suggest there is no immunity while other reports say antibodies in the plasma of those who had it can help treat others fighting the illness.
We have no real data on this and no point of accurate comparison. We don’t know if the second wave will be worse than the first, or milder, or affect fewer people. But just consider it extremely likely that it will happen in some way or another, at some point or another.
When the second wave starts, expect another period of lockdown.
As I mentioned above, there are reports out of China about a previously unaffected city of 10 million people, Harbin, which has just been locked down in the past two weeks. We’re likely to see the effects of opening up several states here in the US over the next couple of weeks – either for better or worse.
If it turns out to be seasonal, the second wave would be most likely to begin in October. And now, health specialists know what to look for so it’s likely the re-emergence will be identified fairly quickly.
Whenever a surge occurs, whether it’s next month or next fall, expect another round of lockdowns. Several experts have said we could be looking at periods of lockdown “until there’s a vaccine.”
In his wildly popular March 19 article in Medium, “Coronavirus: The Hammer and the Dance,” Tomas Pueyo correctly predicted the national lockdown, which he called the hammer, and said it would lead to a new phase, which he called the dance, in which essential parts of the economy could reopen, including some schools and some factories with skeleton crews. Every epidemiological model envisions something like the dance. Each assumes the virus will blossom every time too many hosts emerge and force another lockdown. Then the cycle repeats. On the models, the curves of rising and falling deaths resemble a row of shark teeth. Surges are inevitable, the models predict, even when stadiums, churches, theaters, bars and restaurants remain closed, all travelers from abroad are quarantined for 14 days, and domestic travel is tightly restricted to prevent high-intensity areas from reinfecting low-intensity ones. The tighter the restrictions, experts say, the fewer the deaths and the longer the periods between lockdowns. Most models assume states will eventually do widespread temperature checks, rapid testing and contact tracing, as is routine in Asia. (source)
It’s just like the things mentioned above, however – we’re basing this on models and educated guesses, but we don’t know for sure what will happen or when it will happen. But we’re pretty sure something will happen.
So what you need to do is get ready for it. You’ll have an advantage next time around. This won’t be your first rodeo and you are of a preparedness mindset, so you will use what you’ve learned.
What do you wish you’d done differently?
It’s easy to play quarterback after the game is done, but this exercise isn’t about beating yourself up. It’s about learning from your experience.
Is there anything you wish you’d done differently?
What food did you run out of the fastest?
Were there non-food supplies you didn’t think to buy?
Was there anything that broke and you didn’t have the necessary tools or supplies to repair it?
About what item did you think, “Dang, I wish I had XXXXXX?”
Were there people who hunkered down with you who made things difficult or unpleasant? How can you make it better with those folks in the future? And will you even want them to come over next time?
Are there things you could have prepared to keep your kids or other family members more content?
Ask yourself these questions while you’ve got some time to sit and contemplate the lockdown. The things you wish you’d done differently are going to be very important things to address for the future.
What are the things you were satisfied with?
Luckily, we all probably had more successes than failures in this lockdown, so think about the successes. Here are a few examples of some things that may have worked well for you.
You had enough in your emergency fund to cover any shortfalls.
You were able to make tasty, nutritious, and filling meals from your supplies.
You didn’t need to leave the house for X amount of time for groceries.
You and your family bonded and enjoyed spending this time together.
You discovered your group worked really well together.
You did something productive with your time at home.
So for you, what were the things that worked and how can you replicate those things in the future?
Make some notes.
Go over the two lists you’ve made and start a third list of the things you either need to buy or need to do before the next time there’s a lockdown. Using the examples above:
Get more ingredients for favorite meals.
Restock your pantry so you can hunker down for a couple of months.
Get a larger quantity of the things you ran out of first.
Get any needed tools and repair materials.
Grab multiples of the things you may have forgotten like shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, etc.
Get some things to stash away for future entertainment purposes.
Figure out how to extricate yourself from partnerships that didn’t work.
For partnerships that did work, make sure they’re on the same page for next time around.
Do an inventory of supplies so you can replenish the things you used.
This is something that will take longer than 15-20 minutes at the kitchen table. Really spend some time being thorough with regard to this self-analysis.
Look at your budget.
Millions of Americans saw dramatic changes in their incomes over the past months. This is an important factor in future preparations.
If you’re just barely managing to pay your bills, you may have difficulty stocking up for Round 2. If this is the case, you’ll need to take a close look at your budget.
Be sure to take advantage of whatever the government is offering in the way of financial assistance. (Get more information on that right here.)
Talk to your creditors and see if they’ll work with you.
Try a month of flat-broke eating. to put aside some cash for stockpiling.
Add just a few extra things per week. You might not want to bother waiting for sales – a lot of companies are not planning on doing promotions any time soon.
Don’t spend frivolously. I know it feels like we’re just about to get out of prison, but if you go and spend hundreds of dollars eating at restaurants, you’re really going to regret it when the next lockdown rolls around and you don’t have enough supplies.
See if there are any fixed expenses you can cut.
This is the time to reduce your output as much as possible so you can replenish your home for the future.
What should you get for the second wave?
Aside from the things you’ve determined above that you need, there are some other things you may want to get for the second wave of lockdowns. Think about the things that ran out first and the things that had purchase limits. when you see them back on shelves, do some stocking up:
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Toilet paper (the gold bars of the coronavirus pandemic!)
Paper towels
Lysol wipes
Paper plates
Hand sanitizer
Disinfectant cleaners
Bleach
Flour
Yeast
Baking powder
Baking soda
Meat
Canned goods
Dry foods like pasta and rice
Cough medicine
Cold and flu medicine
Ibuprofen
Tylenol
Vitamin C
If you store them properly, all of these items will serve you well in the future even if this article is totally wrong and there is never another lockdown. They’ll help you to be ready for all manner of emergencies, not just mandated self-quarantines.
When should you start getting supplies for the second wave?
Think back to when the outbreak began to come to the public eye. It only took two days for the shelves to become nearly bare. Here are some pictures as a reminder. It would be pretty foolish to wait until the rest of the country becomes aware and there’s another run on things, leaving the media to scold preppers for hoarding.
Of course, it’s not preppers doing the “hoarding.” We already got our stuff weeks, months, or even years ago.
So my advice is to start replenishing your supplies immediately. Take a look at your lists and begin fulfilling them as soon as you can.
You don’t have to buy these things all at once. But as you see them re-emerging on store shelves, grab a couple of items and put them back. Do this every time you are out. If money isn’t tight, buy one of everything on your list that you might reasonably need when you’re out.
Mentally preparing for the second wave
Something that is potentially even more important than your physical preparations is the mental ones.
Did you find yourself reeling in shock that it happened? Were you depressed or anxious? Lonely or isolated? Understand first that all those feelings are completely normal during a time period of dramatic change. You’re human and you’re allowed to have feelings. When there’s so much uncertainty, it can be difficult to prepare for the future. It’s the ability to move past these feelings and still accomplish the things that need to be done that is important.
Think also about the personalities you encountered within your group. Obviously, you’re not going to kick your bratty teen out of the house the next time there’s a quarantine but the involvement of certain people is optional. Some folks really surprise us (unpleasantly) with the way they behave under pressure.
If you got together with your preparedness group to hunker down, you may have identified some personality conflicts. It’s up to you to decide whether those personality conflicts are worth working through or if you should sit this next wave out with only your immediate family.
Other things you may want to do before the next lockdown
The following items are miscellaneous tasks you may want to undertake. Most of them will be effective not only in a lockdown scenario but also during other types of emergencies.
You may have also noticed things in your outer circle that were unsettling. I wrote more about the different kinds of people you may have encountered – friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc. – during the lockdown. You should take some of the time you have between now and the next lockdown to assess these folks a little bit more closely. Pay strict attention to the things they say and do once this is over. Do they “joke” about coming to your place? Are they spending frivolously? Did they learn a lesson and decide to get better prepared? This will tell you a lot about them and let you know if you need to begin quietly distancing yourself from them.
If you weren’t happy with where you took shelter during this period of lockdown, examine the reasons why. We are in an apartment that shares ventilation with the neighbors. (It’s an old house turned into a duplex.) That was okay for us because the neighbors were also self-quarantining carefully, but if they moved out and someone else moved in, would it be okay then? We also don’t have a place for a garden here, and there are a few issues that would make the house fairly easy to break into if someone was interested in doing so.
When you examine this, you may need to make a major decision – is it time to relocate? Or you may simply need to make some adjustments to the place where you are like a padlock on the gate, a new fence, security film on the windows, etc. This article has some tips on home security.
If your home needs some repairs, do it while there isn’t an active virus floating around. Our dryer died during the lockdown but we weren’t crazy about the idea of some repair person stomping through the apartment, spreading his germs, and potentially seeing our stockpile of canned goods. If you have an appliance giving its last gasp, this might be a good time to replace it. The better maintained your home is, the less likely it is that you’ll have a repair emergency during the lockdown.
Take the opportunity to get any services performed that were needed before or during the lockdown. If there is a medical procedure you require, go ahead and get it before the next wave. Many patients saw their treatments delayed for months to prevent them from possibly coming into contact with COVID patients. Get everyone a dental exam and get your pets to the vet if necessary. If you need to have your house sprayed or gutters cleaned, get all of that stuff done as soon as you can.
Work toward greater self-reliance. Get those chickens you’ve been thinking about. Plant a garden and set up cold frames to extend your growing season. Get yourself well-positioned for an uncertain future.
Prepare your family
Your family may want to live in a rosy world in which this was a brief, unpleasant interlude and now it’s over. It’s tempting to let them have that happiness, but it’s a mistake not to add at least a small dose of reality. If it has never even crossed their mind that the future could hold more lockdowns, it’s going to be a stunning blow when (or if) it happens again.
You also don’t want to meet pushback when you try to replenish supplies. Consider reminding them, “Remember the toilet paper apocalypse? We don’t want to run into that problem again!” or “Weren’t you happy we had this when we were stuck at home?”
If you see the situation is beginning to look like you might be facing another lockdown soon, casually mention it to family members. Don’t terrify them but begin gently making them aware that the situation could change quickly.
On the other hand, you may find that family members who previously thought you were a little bit nuts are now far more on board with preparedness. This might be a great time to start teaching them more.
What are you expecting?
Do you expect to see a second wave of COVID-19? Do you think it will happen soon after the lockdown is lifted or in the fall? How are you preparing? Are you making any changes? Let’s talk about it in the comments.
About Daisy
Daisy Luther writes about current events, preparedness, frugality, voluntaryism, and the pursuit of liberty on her website, The Organic Prepper. She is widely republished across alternative media and she curates all the most important news links on her aggregate site, PreppersDailyNews.com. Daisy is the best-selling author of 4 books and runs a small digital publishing company. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-02--Never in American history have politicians been more powerful than they are now.

These politicians need to GO !
and I ’ m seriously getting tired of these tyrants !
These LEO ’ s need to realize THEY WORK FOR US !
Scroll to 2:00 in and watch your tax paying dollars at work !
Suggest pine and let ’ s water this to watch it grow , ENOUGH IS ENOUGH !
Authorities release , arrest California man three times in one day under new state policy THE DANGER ON THE ROCKS HAS SURELY PASSED .
STILL I REMAIN TIED TO THE MAST .
Protests sweep California as governor promises changes to lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CHP ) had announced that it would be barring protests at the capitol because of a lack of social distancing by participants at a previous rally , but protesters gathered on the steps of the capitol regardless , chanting ‘ Whose house ?
Our house !
’ ” Heh .
They probably don ’ t know what to do when faced with lefty chants — you never arrest the chanters of those .
Next try “ the people , united , will never be defeated.
” But Newsom ’ s big problem is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sense , and he can ’ t defend them on the basis of saving lives .
All he ’ s got is “ because I said so , ” and that ’ s not working .

These politicians need to GO! and I’m seriously getting tired of these tyrants! These LEO’s need to realize THEY WORK FOR US!
Scroll to 2:00 in and watch your tax paying dollars at work!
Suggest pine and let’s water this to watch it grow, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
Authorities release, arrest California man three times in one day under new state policy
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THE DANGER ON THE ROCKS HAS SURELY PASSED. STILL I REMAIN TIED TO THE MAST. Protests sweep California as governor promises changes to lockdown. “The California Highway Patrol (CHP) had announced that it would be barring protests at the capitol because of a lack of social distancing by participants at a previous rally, but protesters gathered on the steps of the capitol regardless, chanting ‘Whose house? Our house!’”
Heh. They probably don’t know what to do when faced with lefty chants — you never arrest the chanters of those. Next try “the people, united, will never be defeated.”
But Newsom’s big problem is that his rules don’t make sense, and he can’t defend them on the basis of saving lives. All he’s got is “because I said so,” and that’s not working.
This is What Tyranny Looks Like…pic.twitter.com/W5AhEH63Ip — Spiro (@o_rips) May 1, 2020
h/t Mist


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-02--Nunes: 100 Media Hoaxers Should Be Charged With Treason

Stop being so nice to these traitors , they are expecting your response , don ’ t think they are @ @

Stop being so nice to these traitors, they are expecting your response, don’t think they are unprepared.
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AC


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-02--Millionaire University Administration Employees Worry the Shutdown Might Expose Their Scam

The rising cost of higher education in the US has resulted in new class of administrators .
The one in the article makes 1.2 million a year ( she took a pay cut down to $ 1m because of the crisis ) .
Much of the cost is subsidized by International students , and many of those from China .
As uncertainty surrounding the return to normalcy deepens amid the coronavirus crisis , colleges and universities have begun to think through what the fall might hold for higher education .
Some of their proposed plans , most notably those advanced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ University President Christina Paxton , ignore a few large elephants in the room to push for a return to the status quo in September .
First , U.S. higher education is extraordinarily dependent on international students , many of whom come from China , and almost all of whom pay full tuition .
The Wall Street Journal that the share of international students has increased dramatically in the last few decades .
Most notably , China accounted for a third of the whopping $ 30 billion spent by international students in the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expenses by 2015 .
Needless to say , it is unclear whether it is sustainable for colleges and universities to depend on such high levels of international student enrollment .
Yet international students paying full tuition to attend U.S. universities those who pay less than full tuition .
Without this dependable stream of income , will universities even be able to return to business as usual ?
Paxton ’ s article in no way addresses that is 11 % international .
( China is listed as one of the “ most represented ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ education depends as much on money brought in by room , board , fees , and , in some cases , sports teams than from student tuition .
Paxton , “ Most colleges and universities are tuition dependent .
Remaining closed in the fall means losing as much as half of our revenue.
” This is misleading , as most colleges and universities ( , at the tune of $ 55,000 per year ) full tuition for online classes .
What schools are actually losing money on is room , board , tuition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Without the return of students to campus in the fall , they know they will not be able to recoup the short-term costs of the refunds or the long-term costs of unused buildings .
Yet , to say that the issue of remaining virtual is lost tuition is to ignore the fact that most of what students pay does not come back to them in the form of education .

by Playaguy
The rising cost of higher education in the US has resulted in new class of administrators. The one in the article makes 1.2 million a year (she took a pay cut down to $1m because of the crisis). Much of the cost is subsidized by International students, and many of those from China.
It’s a scam. A trillion dollar scam.
via washingtonexaminer
As uncertainty surrounding the return to normalcy deepens amid the coronavirus crisis, colleges and universities have begun to think through what the fall might hold for higher education. Some of their proposed plans, most notably those advanced in a New York Times op-ed by Brown University President Christina Paxton, ignore a few large elephants in the room to push for a return to the status quo in September.
First, U.S. higher education is extraordinarily dependent on international students, many of whom come from China, and almost all of whom pay full tuition. The Wall Street Journal reports that the share of international students has increased dramatically in the last few decades. Most notably, China accounted for a third of the whopping $30 billion spent by international students in the U.S. on tuition, fees, and living expenses by 2015.
Needless to say, it is unclear whether it is sustainable for colleges and universities to depend on such high levels of international student enrollment. Yet international students paying full tuition to attend U.S. universities subsidize those who pay less than full tuition. Without this dependable stream of income, will universities even be able to return to business as usual? Paxton’s article in no way addresses that her own university’s incoming class is 11% international. (China is listed as one of the “most represented” countries.)
Second, U.S. higher education depends as much on money brought in by room, board, fees, and, in some cases, sports teams than from student tuition. Paxton writes , “Most colleges and universities are tuition dependent. Remaining closed in the fall means losing as much as half of our revenue.”
This is misleading, as most colleges and universities ( Brown included
Without the return of students to campus in the fall, they know they will not be able to recoup the short-term costs of the refunds or the long-term costs of unused buildings. Yet, to say that the issue of remaining virtual is lost tuition is to ignore the fact that most of what students pay does not come back to them in the form of education.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-02--Why Days 5 to 10 Are So Important When You Have Coronavirus – Tracking your daily symptoms can help

Why Days 5 to 10 Are So Important When You Have Coronavirus – Tracking your daily symptoms can help you and your doctors make better decisions about whether a hospital visit is needed.

Marking your calendar at the first sign of illness , and tracking your fever and oxygen levels , are important steps in monitoring a coronavirus infection .
Covid-19 , the disease caused by the coronavirus , has been unpredictable in the range of symptoms it can cause .
But when it turns serious , it often follows a consistent pattern .
While most patients recover in about a week , a significant minority of patients enter “ a very nasty second wave ” of illness , said Dr. Ilan Schwartz , assistant professor of infectious disease at the University of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , things plateau and maybe even improve a little bit , and then there is a secondary worsening.
” While every patient is different , doctors say that days five through 10 of the illness are often the most worrisome time for respiratory complications of Covid-19 , particularly for older patients and those with underlying conditions like high blood pressure , obesity or diabetes .
Younger patients who develop complications may begin struggling a little later , as late as days 10 to 12 .
Most people who reach day 14 without any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and fatigued ) are likely to be on the road to recovery .
“ With any other disease , most people , after a week of symptoms , they ’ re like ‘ OK , things will get better , ’ ” said Dr. Leora Horwitz , associate professor of population health and medicine at N.Y.U .
Langone Health .
“ With Covid , I tell people that around a week is when I want you to really pay attention to how you ’ re feeling .
Don ’ t get complacent and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” But tracking symptoms and paying special attention as the illness nears its second week has taken on new urgency as more doctors are seeing patients arriving at the hospital with an insidious form of pneumonia .
On scans , patients with Covid pneumonia have a finding called “ ground-glass opacities , ” a hazy appearance in the lower part of both lungs .
Oxygen levels may drop so slowly that the patient doesn ’ t even notice , a condition called silent hypoxia .
Often it is not until oxygen saturation reaches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of breath , that they finally seek care .
The best way to monitor your health during this time is to use a pulse oximeter , a small device that clips on your finger and measures your blood oxygen levels .
( There are phone-based apps meant to do this , but they have tested poorly ) The normal oxygen saturation range is about 96 to 99 percent .
If your blood oxygen reading drops to 92 percent , it ’ s time to call a doctor .
While at home , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to your lungs by not resting on your back .
Resting on your stomach , in the prone position , can open parts of the lungs that are compressed when lying on your back .
You can also change to resting on your left side or right side , or sit upright in a chair.It ’ s not clear why relatively young , healthy patients like Dr. Chang , who is 38 , sometimes take a turn for the worse .
“ The first part is viral illness and everything else , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is developing your immune inflammatory response and trying to fight off infection .
That system can get over stimulated , and that seems to be what causes the acute worsening .
We ’ re seeing that around days seven to 10.
” Dr. Chang cautioned that patients should listen to their bodies and not be too strict about following a timeline of symptoms .
“ The human body does not follow the perfect manual , ” she said .
The problem , say doctors , is that the public health guidance so far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out the illness at home and seek medical care or return only if they experience severe shortness of breath .
As a result , too many patients are waiting too long to contact a doctor .
“ From a public health perspective , we ’ ve been wrong to tell people to come back only if they have severe shortness of breath , ” said Dr. Richard Levitan , a well-known emergency room doctor from New Hampshire who has called for widespread use of home pulse oximeters during the first two weeks of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not a great strategy.
” “ Patients will sometimes define a time course of illness differently than what you would expect , ” Dr. Levitan said .
“ When you ask someone how long have you been sick , I find a patient says a few days and his wife will say , no , he ’ s been sick for a week.
” If you are still feeling lousy a week into your illness and don ’ t have a pulse oximeter , you can also check in with an urgent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your oxygen level .
If you are concerned , talk to your doctor about whether a visit to an urgent care center or the emergency room is warranted .
Another physical but subtle sign of falling oxygen : Patients may start taking short , fast breaths to compensate , although they may not notice they are doing it .
Patients with low oxygen levels might also have a blue tinge to their lips or skin .
That ’ s why a video conference with your doctor can be helpful if you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go to the hospital .
Here ’ s a look at the timeline of Covid symptoms .
While this can serve as a general guide , symptoms can appear at any time .
Always listen to your body and consult with a doctor for guidance about your specific case .
Early symptoms of Covid-19 vary widely .
It can start with a tickle in your throat , a cough , fever , headache and feeling winded or just a little pressure in your chest .
Sometimes it begins with a bout of diarrhea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lose their sense of taste and smell .
Many people have several symptoms but no fever .
Some patients with gastrointestinal symptoms go on to develop respiratory symptoms , while others don ’ t .
Some patients never develop more than mild symptoms , or none at all .
Others begin to feel terrible , with an ever-present fever , aches , chills , cough and an inability to get comfortable .
Some children and younger adults with mild disease may develop rashes , including itchy red patches , swelling or blistering on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frostbite .
The exact timing isn ’ t clear , and the symptom may appear early in the infection or after it has passed .
That ’ s what happened to Dr. Schwartz , who developed respiratory symptoms and then blisters on his feet .
“ It seems that a lot of these individuals , including myself , test negative ” on coronavirus swab tests , he said .
“ I presume it ’ s a false negative .
It could be that what we ’ re seeing is an immunological phenomenon that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mend.
” For some lucky patients with mild illness , the worst is over after a week .
Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say patients whose symptoms have improved and who haven ’ t had a fever for three days can leave isolation .
But some patients who have felt terrible continue to feel terrible or get worse .
And some patients might start to feel better briefly then take a turn for the worse .
Patients should monitor their oxygen levels and check in with a doctor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We should instruct patients to have a lower threshold for contacting their doctor , ” Dr. Levitan said .
“ I believe they should contact their physicians to have monitoring if they ’ re feeling worse.
” Monitoring should continue for the second week of illness .
Patients may feel better sleeping on their stomachs or sides .
“ Days eight to 12 are when we have a really good idea if someone is going to get better or get worse , ” said Dr. Charles A. Powell , director of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The major thing we worry about is a worsening at eight to 12 days — an increasing shortness of breath , worsening cough.
” Dr. Powell said a home oxygen monitor can signal if someone needs to come in .
Otherwise , patients should talk to their doctors .
“ If it ’ s difficult for the person at home to feel comfortable , and it ’ s difficult for the family to feel things are manageable , that would lead a physician to suggest the patient come in for evaluation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t want to wait too long for blood oxygen levels to get worse.
” Patients who had mild illness should be well recovered .
Patients who had worse symptoms but maintained normal oxygen levels should feel mostly recovered after two weeks .
However , patients with severe symptoms and those who needed additional treatment because of low oxygen may still feel unwell and fatigued and take longer to recover .
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by Kujo17
Marking your calendar at the first sign of illness, and tracking your fever and oxygen levels, are important steps in monitoring a coronavirus infection. Covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, has been unpredictable in the range of symptoms it can cause. But when it turns serious, it often follows a consistent pattern.
While most patients recover in about a week, a significant minority of patients enter “a very nasty second wave” of illness, said Dr. Ilan Schwartz, assistant professor of infectious disease at the University of Alberta. “After the initial symptoms, things plateau and maybe even improve a little bit, and then there is a secondary worsening.”
While every patient is different, doctors say that days five through 10 of the illness are often the most worrisome time for respiratory complications of Covid-19, particularly for older patients and those with underlying conditions like high blood pressure, obesity or diabetes. Younger patients who develop complications may begin struggling a little later, as late as days 10 to 12. Most people who reach day 14 without any worrying symptoms (other than feeling miserable and fatigued) are likely to be on the road to recovery.
“With any other disease, most people, after a week of symptoms, they’re like ‘OK, things will get better,’” said Dr. Leora Horwitz, associate professor of population health and medicine at N.Y.U. Langone Health. “With Covid, I tell people that around a week is when I want you to really pay attention to how you’re feeling. Don’t get complacent and feel like it’s all over.”
But tracking symptoms and paying special attention as the illness nears its second week has taken on new urgency as more doctors are seeing patients arriving at the hospital with an insidious form of pneumonia. On scans, patients with Covid pneumonia have a finding called “ground-glass opacities,” a hazy appearance in the lower part of both lungs. Oxygen levels may drop so slowly that the patient doesn’t even notice, a condition called silent hypoxia. Often it is not until oxygen saturation reaches dangerously low levels, causing severe shortness of breath, that they finally seek care.
The best way to monitor your health during this time is to use a pulse oximeter, a small device that clips on your finger and measures your blood oxygen levels. (There are phone-based apps meant to do this, but they have tested poorly) The normal oxygen saturation range is about 96 to 99 percent. If your blood oxygen reading drops to 92 percent, it’s time to call a doctor.
While at home, you can also increase the flow of oxygen to your lungs by not resting on your back. Resting on your stomach, in the prone position, can open parts of the lungs that are compressed when lying on your back. You can also change to resting on your left side or right side, or sit upright in a chair.It’s not clear why relatively young, healthy patients like Dr. Chang, who is 38, sometimes take a turn for the worse.
“The first part is viral illness and everything else,” said Dr. Chang. “Your body is developing your immune inflammatory response and trying to fight off infection. That system can get over stimulated, and that seems to be what causes the acute worsening. We’re seeing that around days seven to 10.”
Dr. Chang cautioned that patients should listen to their bodies and not be too strict about following a timeline of symptoms. “The human body does not follow the perfect manual,” she said.
The problem, say doctors, is that the public health guidance so far has been to tell patients to ride out the illness at home and seek medical care or return only if they experience severe shortness of breath. As a result, too many patients are waiting too long to contact a doctor.
“From a public health perspective, we’ve been wrong to tell people to come back only if they have severe shortness of breath,” said Dr. Richard Levitan, a well-known emergency room doctor from New Hampshire who has called for widespread use of home pulse oximeters during the first two weeks of Covid-19 illness. “Toughing it out is not a great strategy.”
“Patients will sometimes define a time course of illness differently than what you would expect,” Dr. Levitan said. “When you ask someone how long have you been sick, I find a patient says a few days and his wife will say, no, he’s been sick for a week.”
If you are still feeling lousy a week into your illness and don’t have a pulse oximeter, you can also check in with an urgent care clinic and ask them to check your oxygen level. If you are concerned, talk to your doctor about whether a visit to an urgent care center or the emergency room is warranted.
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Another physical but subtle sign of falling oxygen: Patients may start taking short, fast breaths to compensate, although they may not notice they are doing it. Patients with low oxygen levels might also have a blue tinge to their lips or skin. That’s why a video conference with your doctor can be helpful if you’re not sure about whether you need to go to the hospital.
Here’s a look at the timeline of Covid symptoms.
While this can serve as a general guide, symptoms can appear at any time. Always listen to your body and consult with a doctor for guidance about your specific case.
Days 1 to 3
Early symptoms of Covid-19 vary widely. It can start with a tickle in your throat, a cough, fever, headache and feeling winded or just a little pressure in your chest. Sometimes it begins with a bout of diarrhea. Some people just feel tired and lose their sense of taste and smell. Many people have several symptoms but no fever. Some patients with gastrointestinal symptoms go on to develop respiratory symptoms, while others don’t.
Days 4 to 6
Some patients never develop more than mild symptoms, or none at all. Others begin to feel terrible, with an ever-present fever, aches, chills, cough and an inability to get comfortable.
Some children and younger adults with mild disease may develop rashes, including itchy red patches, swelling or blistering on the toes or fingers, similar to frostbite. The exact timing isn’t clear, and the symptom may appear early in the infection or after it has passed. That’s what happened to Dr. Schwartz, who developed respiratory symptoms and then blisters on his feet. “It seems that a lot of these individuals, including myself, test negative” on coronavirus swab tests, he said. “I presume it’s a false negative. It could be that what we’re seeing is an immunological phenomenon that occurs after the initial infection is on the mend.”
Days 7 to 8
For some lucky patients with mild illness, the worst is over after a week. Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say patients whose symptoms have improved and who haven’t had a fever for three days can leave isolation.
But some patients who have felt terrible continue to feel terrible or get worse. And some patients might start to feel better briefly then take a turn for the worse.
Patients should monitor their oxygen levels and check in with a doctor if they start to feel unwell. “We should instruct patients to have a lower threshold for contacting their doctor,” Dr. Levitan said. “I believe they should contact their physicians to have monitoring if they’re feeling worse.”
Days 8 to 12
Monitoring should continue for the second week of illness. Patients may feel better sleeping on their stomachs or sides.
“Days eight to 12 are when we have a really good idea if someone is going to get better or get worse,” said Dr. Charles A. Powell, director of the Mount Sinai-National Jewish Health Respiratory Institute. “The major thing we worry about is a worsening at eight to 12 days — an increasing shortness of breath, worsening cough.”
Dr. Powell said a home oxygen monitor can signal if someone needs to come in. Otherwise, patients should talk to their doctors.
“If it’s difficult for the person at home to feel comfortable, and it’s difficult for the family to feel things are manageable, that would lead a physician to suggest the patient come in for evaluation,” said Dr. Powell. “We don’t want to wait too long for blood oxygen levels to get worse.”
Days 13 to 14
Patients who had mild illness should be well recovered. Patients who had worse symptoms but maintained normal oxygen levels should feel mostly recovered after two weeks. However, patients with severe symptoms and those who needed additional treatment because of low oxygen may still feel unwell and fatigued and take longer to recover.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-05-02--The Non-Bailout: How the Fed Saved Boeing Without Paying a Dime

The Fed ’ s decision to use its near limitless balance sheet to purchase corporate bonds eased liquidity so much @ @ @ @ @ changer for the company , according to people with knowledge of the matter who asked @ @ @ @ @ they weren ’ t authorized to speak publicly .
Ultimately , it allowed Boeing to @ @ @ @ @ private investors and withdraw its request for a government rescue , avoiding the restrictions that @ @ @ @ @ .
Boeing entered Thursday hoping to raise between $ 10 billion and $ 15 billion @ @ @ @ @ stretching as far out as 40 years , the people said .
As demand for @ @ @ @ @ $ 70 billion , company officials realized they didn ’ t need to look any @ @ @ @ @ set the final size of the offering at $ 25 billion , turning it into @ @ @ @ @ sale of the year .

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The Fed’s decision to use its near limitless balance sheet to purchase corporate bonds eased liquidity so much that it was a game changer for the company, according to people with knowledge of the matter who asked not to be identified because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly.
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Ultimately, it allowed Boeing to raise $25 billion from private investors and withdraw its request for a government rescue, avoiding the restrictions that would have certainly been imposed.
Boeing entered Thursday hoping to raise between $10 billion and $15 billion by selling bonds with maturities stretching as far out as 40 years, the people said. As demand for the offering peaked at over $70 billion, company officials realized they didn’t need to look any further for funds, and set the final size of the offering at $25 billion, turning it into the largest U.S. corporate bond sale of the year.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-02--Warren Buffett’s Berkshire posts record net loss of nearly $50 billion on coronavirus

Warren Buffett ’ s Berkshire Hathaway posted a higher operating profit on Saturday , but the coronavirus pandemic pummeled its @ @ @ @ @ to a record net loss .
Berkshire ’ s first-quarter net loss totaled $ 49.75 @ @ @ @ @ per Class A share , reflecting $ 54.52 billion of losses from investments , mainly @ @ @ @ @ earlier , net earnings totaled $ 21.66 billion , or $ 13,209 per share .

www.cnbc.com/2020/05/02/warren-buffetts-berkshire-posts-record-net-loss-of-nearly-50-billion-on-coronavirus.html
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway posted a higher operating profit on Saturday, but the coronavirus pandemic pummeled its common stock investments and led to a record net loss.
Berkshire’s first-quarter net loss totaled $49.75 billion, or $30,653 per Class A share, reflecting $54.52 billion of losses from investments, mainly common stocks. A year earlier, net earnings totaled $21.66 billion, or $13,209 per share.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-02--Deep State and China Plan Was to Prevent a Ballot Election in 2020 Using Fear and Intimidation. Obvi

Deep State and China Plan Was to Prevent a Ballot Election in 2020 Using Fear and Intimidation. Obvious they want to Steal Election. Proof here..

The whole plan was to steal the election people .
Think big picture .
Pissgate didn ’ t work , @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine hoax , then impeachment .
Nothing worked so they are going to use their @ @ @ @ @ Democratic RINO Governors continue to lock down America longer not to mention the media whipping @ @ @ @ @ , this article says 40 % of Americans won ’ t be going back into @ @ @ @ @ ” ends .
Article here : offgridsurvival.com/covidwimps/ Proof of the plan at these links .
@ @ @ @ @

The whole plan was to steal the election people. Think big picture. Pissgate didn’t work, then Russian hoax, then Ukraine hoax, then impeachment. Nothing worked so they are going to use their Hail Mary. Now, Democratic RINO Governors continue to lock down America longer not to mention the media whipping up the fear. Hell, this article says 40% of Americans won’t be going back into crowds after this “pandemic” ends. Article here:
offgridsurvival.com/covidwimps/
Proof of the plan at these links. There are hundreds more!
www.foxnews.com/opinion/geoff-shepard-coronavirus-voting-reforms-this-sacred-principle-of-free-and-fair-elections-is-at-risk
www.usnews.com/news/elections/articles/2020-04-29/joe-biden-wins-ohio-in-first-major-vote-by-mail-test-since-coronavirus-outbreak
www.usnews.com/news/best-states/nevada/articles/2020-04-29/us-judge-asked-to-block-nevadas-mail-in-primary-election
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www.dallasnews.com/news/public-health/2020/05/01/texas-attorney-general-says-election-officials-offering-mail-ballots-because-of-covid-19-could-face-criminal-punishment/
m.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/28/ohios-mail-in-primary-tests-voting-during-virus-ou/
news.yahoo.com/coronavirus-milton-promotes-mail-voting-185448095.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9kdWNrZHVja2dvLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJGZheAIUAjFo3kxuyWoYzJfOd-PrKIFCezLXhOMFCX6klLQR1a9JxAQthAMF7Ek59NpR9zZ_gldkhalsG5beRZ5TKoGb7wZHaMf8iV562E_5GFO7ywXbO0aEUh8EU3aomw0lSGVGZoef_GMfvuzbTLmNwNNghxkOfwjfBxp0LyL:bump:
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investmentwatchblog--2020-05-02--They took FLYNN out so he wouldn’t expose them.

Putting Flynn in a position of authority in intelligence will be the ultimate checkmate over the people that tried to @ @ @ @ @ does it .

by Doochebag
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The FBI Set Flynn Up to Preserve the Trump–Russia Probe. They didn't want Flynn around to expose their dirty deeds. @realDonaldTrump t.co/Jo1BitxOlM t.co/DAoos8zr7w — Tom Fitton (@TomFitton) May 2, 2020
Putting Flynn in a position of authority in intelligence will be the ultimate checkmate over the people that tried to ruin him. Hopefully Trump does it.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-02--China caught for the cover up

China caught for the cover up

A leaked 15-page dossier from the ‘ Five Eyes ’ intelligence alliance says China ’ s secrecy over the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ international transparency ’ The US , Canada , the UK , Australia and New Zealand @ @ @ @ @ series of cover-ups It claims Five Eyes found a ‘ deadly denial of human-to-human transmission @ @ @ @ @ raise the alarm have been silenced or disappeared and evidence of the outbreak was destroyed @ @ @ @ @ China refused to hand over virus samples to develop vaccines and censored its internet China @ @ @ @ @ on search engines from December The leaked files show the nations have evidence the virus @ @ @ @ @ Institute of Virology This week , Trump said he had seen evidence the virus may @ @ @ @ @ lab but would not divulge what the evidence was .
Australia meanwhile has maintained the @ @ @ @ @ the wet market .
But the leaked documents also reveal the Australian government trained and @ @ @ @ @ Wuhan Institute of Virology

A leaked 15-page dossier from the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance says China’s secrecy over the pandemic is an ‘assault on international transparency’
The US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand intelligence agencies have exposed a series of cover-ups
It claims Five Eyes found a ‘deadly denial of human-to-human transmission’
Researchers who tried to raise the alarm have been silenced or disappeared and evidence of the outbreak was destroyed, it adds
Report shows China refused to hand over virus samples to develop vaccines and censored its internet
China also allegedly censored virus news on search engines from December
The leaked files show the nations have evidence the virus was leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology
This week, Trump said he had seen evidence the virus may have been created in the lab but would not divulge what the evidence was. Australia meanwhile has maintained the virus most likely came from the wet market. But the leaked documents also reveal the Australian government trained and funded key scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology
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www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8279859/Bombshell-intelligence-lays-bare-China-lied-coronavirus-outbreak.html
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investmentwatchblog--2020-05-02--First wave of virus litigations are filed…  Will stock market tumble back to its lows?

First wave of virus litigations are filed NEW YORK – Hundreds of lawsuits stemming from the coronavirus pandemic are rapidly amassing in state and federal courts , the first wave of litigation challenging decisions made early during the crisis by corporations , insurance companies and governments .
Claims have been filed against hospitals and senior-living facilities , airlines and cruise lines , fitness chains and the entertainment industry – 771 as of Friday , according to a database compiled by Hunton Andrews Kurth , an international law firm tracking cases that emerge from the pandemic .
The volume and variety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States , the virus has caused widespread devastation and hardship , and that the full scope of its economic toll remains to be seen .
Complaints reach across industries and state lines .
Some seek significant monetary damages .
Others ask for a judge to correct actions alleged to be harmful or in violation of contractual agreements .
Here in New York , which remains the global pandemic ’ s epicenter , more than 250 lawsuits have been filed – the most of anywhere in the nation by far .
Among them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a nurse ’ s union against the state and two hospitals .
They say officials failed to appropriately protect hospital workers with sufficient personal protective equipment ( PPE ) and ensure a safe workspace for those at higher risk of contracting the illness .
A similar suit was brought by a union representing state employees in Alaska .
Families who ’ ve lost loved ones at a senior-living residence in Atlanta have accused the facility of failing to protect its residents , alleging it allowed events and group meals to continue even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gill , a criminal justice professor at Penn State University , is the named plaintiff in a class-action suit brought against Pennsylvania ’ s health department for what she says is its failure to properly monitor the state ’ s nursing homes , including the facility – Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Beaver , Pennsylvania – where her 81-year-old father lives .
Nursing homes there have recorded 60 deaths due to the virus , according to state data .

First wave of virus litigations are filed
NEW YORK – Hundreds of lawsuits stemming from the coronavirus pandemic are rapidly amassing in state and federal courts, the first wave of litigation challenging decisions made early during the crisis by corporations, insurance companies and governments.
Claims have been filed against hospitals and senior-living facilities, airlines and cruise lines, fitness chains and the entertainment industry – 771 as of Friday, according to a database compiled by Hunton Andrews Kurth, an international law firm tracking cases that emerge from the pandemic. The volume and variety make painfully clear that, throughout the United States, the virus has caused widespread devastation and hardship, and that the full scope of its economic toll remains to be seen.
Complaints reach across industries and state lines. Some seek significant monetary damages. Others ask for a judge to correct actions alleged to be harmful or in violation of contractual agreements.
Leaders in Washington are contemplating action.
Here in New York, which remains the global pandemic’s epicenter, more than 250 lawsuits have been filed – the most of anywhere in the nation by far. Among them, is a set of lawsuits brought by a nurse’s union against the state and two hospitals. They say officials failed to appropriately protect hospital workers with sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure a safe workspace for those at higher risk of contracting the illness. A similar suit was brought by a union representing state employees in Alaska.
Families who’ve lost loved ones at a senior-living residence in Atlanta have accused the facility of failing to protect its residents, alleging it allowed events and group meals to continue even as family visits were curtailed.
Jodi Gill, a criminal justice professor at Penn State University, is the named plaintiff in a class-action suit brought against Pennsylvania’s health department for what she says is its failure to properly monitor the state’s nursing homes, including the facility – Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Beaver, Pennsylvania – where her 81-year-old father lives. Nursing homes there have recorded 60 deaths due to the virus, according to state data.


investmentwatchblog--2020-05-02--Devin Nunes Goes Off on Fake Media Who Were Part of the Coup Against POTUS/Flynn; Only 10 Journalist

Devin Nunes Goes Off on Fake Media Who Were Part of the Coup Against POTUS/Flynn; Only 10 Journalists Are Reporting the Truth

Congressman Devin Nunes unpacks the FBI and Mainstream Media ’ s corrupt efforts to set up Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn @ @ @ @ @ , ’ April 30 , 2020 .

Congressman Devin Nunes unpacks the FBI and Mainstream Media’s corrupt efforts to set up Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn on ‘Lou Dobbs Tonight,’ April 30, 2020.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-05-02--Angry Devin Nunes wants to investigate all the spygate bastards…

He ’ s right .
That interview was just sick .
Nicole Wallace is sick and the audience is sick @ @ @ @ @ arrogance was just so disgusting there are no words .

by CornPop
He’s right. That interview was just sick. Nicole Wallace is sick and the audience is sick. All the laughing and arrogance was just so disgusting there are no words.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-05-02--Over the past 6 weeks, American billionaires have seen their wealth increase by $406 billion

As 30 million Americans have lost their jobs over the last six weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic , America ’ s billionaires are becoming even richer .
According to a new report from the Institute for Policy Studies , a left-leaning think tank , over the past 6 weeks , American billionaires have seen their wealth increase by $ 406 billion — a boost of just under 14 % to their net worth .
The global pandemic has impacted everyone ’ s pockets , regardless of income .
As the markets have been roiled by the coronavirus and broad economic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ net worth decline .
In total , 267 of the world ’ s 2,153 billionaires saw their worth decline below $ 1 billion , dropping off the billionaire list .
But as some billionaires struggled , others , particularly in the United States , profited .
“ U.S .
billionaires have seen ups and downs over the same period .
Their ranks increased from 607 to 614 people , but their total wealth declined from $ 3.111 trillion in 2019 to $ 2.947 trillion in 2020 , ” the report noted .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s wealthiest have managed to recover their losses , and in many cases increase their net worth .
After an initial decline , by April 5 , billionaire collective wealth rose to $ 3.017 trillion from $ 2.9 trillion a few weeks prior .
“ The U.S. billionaires , the last couple of weeks seem to be ‘ delinking ’ from the U.S. economy , ” said Chuck Collins , one of the authors of the report .
“ There are some huge winners.
” Just 5 days later , according to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3.229 trillion — surpassing their 2019 levels .
“ Between March 18 — the near bottom point of the pandemic financial swoon — and April 10 , 2020 , U.S. billionaire wealth rebounded by $ 282 billion , ” the report states .

As 30 million Americans have lost their jobs over the last six weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic, America’s billionaires are becoming even richer.
According to a new report from the Institute for Policy Studies, a left-leaning think tank, over the past 6 weeks, American billionaires have seen their wealth increase by $406 billion — a boost of just under 14% to their net worth.
An initial decline
The global pandemic has impacted everyone’s pockets, regardless of income. As the markets have been roiled by the coronavirus and broad economic shutdown, hundreds of billionaires saw their net worth decline. In total, 267 of the world’s 2,153 billionaires saw their worth decline below $1 billion, dropping off the billionaire list. But as some billionaires struggled, others, particularly in the United States, profited.
“U.S. billionaires have seen ups and downs over the same period. Their ranks increased from 607 to 614 people, but their total wealth declined from $3.111 trillion in 2019 to $2.947 trillion in 2020,” the report noted.
But unlike most Americans, the country’s wealthiest have managed to recover their losses, and in many cases increase their net worth.
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After an initial decline, by April 5, billionaire collective wealth rose to $3.017 trillion from $2.9 trillion a few weeks prior. “The U.S. billionaires, the last couple of weeks seem to be ‘delinking’ from the U.S. economy,” said Chuck Collins, one of the authors of the report. “There are some huge winners.”
Just 5 days later, according to the report, their wealth surged to $3.229 trillion — surpassing their 2019 levels.
“Between March 18 — the near bottom point of the pandemic financial swoon — and April 10, 2020, U.S. billionaire wealth rebounded by $282 billion,” the report states.
finance.yahoo.com/news/wealthiest-americans-raking-in-billions-from-coronavirus-pandemic-report-182111832.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw
h/t Builder