## Global Ponzi meltdown/House of Cards/global cooling/deflationary collapse ##
Bankers in Asia brace for a virus-related deal drought
Bankers in Asia brace for a virus-related deal drought
With Facebook, Intel, Cisco, Sprint, Amazon, Nvidia, LG, Sony, Rakuten, Ericsson, Nokia, etc. out, the gig was up. Other big conferences in trouble too. Tourism industry is reeling.
## Cut, baby, cut! ##
Kohl's to cut about 250 positions in corporate restructuring
## Airline death spiral ##
South Korea's Asiana Airlines asks cabin crews to take unpaid leaves amid China flight reduction
Southwest again delays expected return date for Boeing Max
Southwest Airlines is bowing to reality and removing the grounded Boeing 737 Max from its schedule even longer — another two months, until Aug. 10
Southwest Airlines is bowing to reality and removing the grounded Boeing 737 Max from its schedule even longer — another two months, until Aug. 10
## Fault lines/flashpoints/powder kegs/military/war drums ##
US to seek more help from NATO to counter Islamic State
Where Could the US Put Its Post-INF Missiles?
It would be a hard slog to get allies to agree to any sort of basing agreement.
It would be a hard slog to get allies to agree to any sort of basing agreement.
Media Presents Anger and Jeers Against Juan Guaido as Hometown Hero’s Welcome
Upon his return to Venezuela, Juan Guaido was greeted by an enraged mob hectoring, jeering and manhandling him, kicking his car and covering him in water and other liquids.
Upon his return to Venezuela, Juan Guaido was greeted by an enraged mob hectoring, jeering and manhandling him, kicking his car and covering him in water and other liquids.
America and Israel Against the World
## Energy/resources ##
Green Hydrogen Is Right Around The Corner
Hydrogen is often touted as a green and nearly inexhaustible source of clean energy.
## Energy/resources ##
Green Hydrogen Is Right Around The Corner
Hydrogen is often touted as a green and nearly inexhaustible source of clean energy.
If I've said it once, I've said it a million times: Hydrogen is not an energy source! It's energy illiteracy like this that makes people believe in the impossible. -- RF
With each passing week, the shale industry reveals more financial stress.
## Got food? ##
Twice as much food is wasted than experts thought
## Environment/health ##
Report: 113 species require urgent help after Australia bushfires
Twice as much food is wasted than experts thought
## Environment/health ##
Report: 113 species require urgent help after Australia bushfires
Car ‘splatometer’ tests reveal huge decline in number of insects
Research shows abundance at sites in Europe has plunged by up to 80% in two decades
Research shows abundance at sites in Europe has plunged by up to 80% in two decades
Jeremy Grantham warns eventually only the rich will procreate as chemicals leave the poor sterile
"If we do not ban whole classes of chemicals in the next 10 years, we will face a crash in the number of new births," GMO co-founder Jeremy Grantham said in a letter.
Deepwater Horizon oil spill was bigger than previously thought, study finds
"If we do not ban whole classes of chemicals in the next 10 years, we will face a crash in the number of new births," GMO co-founder Jeremy Grantham said in a letter.
Deepwater Horizon oil spill was bigger than previously thought, study finds
Earth just had its hottest January on record as climate change accelerates
WHO extends global emergency for Ebola in DRC
WHO extends global emergency for Ebola in DRC
• Coronavirus
That goes for any contagious disease, and who knows what deadly virus or bacterial infection will be next on this grossly overcrowded planet? But the world's leaders are telling us we need still more people! -- RF
Coronavirus could infect two-thirds of globe, researcher says
## Intelligence/security/
Coronavirus could infect two-thirds of globe, researcher says
## Intelligence/security/
There are no "good guys." -- RF
Washington Weighs Another Crackdown As Germany Reportedly Plans To Snub US And Side With Huawei
The code breakers: This vault is the epicenter in law enforcement's battle to unlock encrypted smartphones
The code breakers: This vault is the epicenter in law enforcement's battle to unlock encrypted smartphones
U.N. lists 112 companies with West Bank settlement ties
The release Wednesday of a list of 112 companies with ties to Israel's West Bank settlements was praised by Palestinian leaders and condemned by Israel.
The release Wednesday of a list of 112 companies with ties to Israel's West Bank settlements was praised by Palestinian leaders and condemned by Israel.
Some coronavirus patients in Japan in serious condition, sources say
Japan to let elderly leave cruise liner hit by coronavirus as 44 new cases confirmed
Japan to let elderly leave cruise liner hit by coronavirus as 44 new cases confirmed
## China ##
China's Hubei province sees surge in coronavirus deaths on switch to new methodology
China retail shutdowns spread as virus concerns grow
China retail shutdowns spread as virus concerns grow
China's Banks Face $6 Trillion Coronavirus Cataclysm If Epidemic Is Not Contained Soon
At least 500 Wuhan medical staff infected with coronavirus
At least 500 Wuhan medical staff infected with coronavirus
'Like mosquitoes': Extinction Rebellion plans surprises for City of London
Activist group Extinction Rebellion plans to send mosquito-like swarms of protesters to disrupt financial, accountancy and media firms in London this year to mobilise broader popular support for transformative action against climate change.
Activist group Extinction Rebellion plans to send mosquito-like swarms of protesters to disrupt financial, accountancy and media firms in London this year to mobilise broader popular support for transformative action against climate change.
Jeremy Corbyn praises Julian Assange and calls for extradition to US to be halted
PM refuses to comment on looming case - but agrees extradition treaty between the two countries is 'unbalanced'
Banksy plays with violence and innocence in Valentine's Day graffiti
PM refuses to comment on looming case - but agrees extradition treaty between the two countries is 'unbalanced'
Banksy plays with violence and innocence in Valentine's Day graffiti
## US ##
US Budget Deficit Blows Out To Nine Year High, Up 25% From Year Ago
Subprime Auto Loans Explode, “Serious Delinquencies” Spike to Record. But There’s No Jobs Crisis, These Are the Good Times
US Budget Deficit Blows Out To Nine Year High, Up 25% From Year Ago
Subprime Auto Loans Explode, “Serious Delinquencies” Spike to Record. But There’s No Jobs Crisis, These Are the Good Times
Family members steal painkillers from dying relatives, study says
In another sign of just how bad the U.S. opioid abuse epidemic has become, a new study finds family members often steal painkillers from dying relatives in hospice care.
In another sign of just how bad the U.S. opioid abuse epidemic has become, a new study finds family members often steal painkillers from dying relatives in hospice care.
And finally...
I will let you know what the general information is in Bangkok. As of today, there are probably about 6 people in Bangkok up with the state of things. But I would say about one quarter of people wearing these useless masks. I can not hear TV of course, but the ludicrous Bangkok Post can be relied upon for false information. I go to stock up on food today.I will do mainly dry stuff, noodles,rice, subsistence diet. Boiled water is easy enough. The woman I live with here thinks it's vaguely quaint and paranoid . I have ever stocked food before ever. I would like to see a post from you on your idea of the effect on China .
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in Thailand 30 years ago the Bangkok Post was a pretty good publication. It was through it I read the first mention of the greenhouse effect, as it was known as back then
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