Random thoughts

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\cant be sure the vaccines going to ...
i mean,we have got the p as well now huh

 

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thanks but
dont be thinking one country may well have it over another
we are definitely all on a par,in various ways
all in the same boat
survival,the key

TODAY’S BIG QUESTION:

WILL NEW ZEALAND SHOW US THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL?

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

PHOTOGRAPH BY MARK TANTRUM/GETTY IMAGES


By George Stone, TRAVEL Executive Editor

New Zealand’s success in moving toward eliminating the coronavirus is a bright light in a dark season. “While governments worldwide have vacillated on how to respond and ensuing cases of the virus have soared, New Zealand has set an uncompromising, science-driven example,” writes Aaron Gulley in our report on how the island nation used strict lockdowns and austerity measures to bring COVID-19 to heel.

Optimism played a part. “We have the opportunity to do something no other country has achieved: elimination of the virus,” said New Zealand’s prime minister at one of her daily briefings. The only thing more novel than this coronavirus is the clarity of purpose that 39-year-old Jacinda Ardern brings to her job. Three cheers to the brave souls—from caretakers and community organizations to scientists and civic leaders—who respond to the daunting challenge of the pandemic by digging in to find solutions and save lives.

Cooperative plans for economic recovery will play another part in creating our post-COVID world. New reports that New Zealand and Australia are discussing the possibility of creating a “travel bubble” between the two nations (separated by 1,243 miles of sea) offer a promising proposal for leveraging tourism dollars to support communities in need. This plan might especially benefit Kiwis, as tourism is the country's biggest export industry. It will be interesting to see what other recovery plans emerge.

Governments are made of people, and ultimately it’s up to individuals to share ideas for repairing our world. Some people are dancing their pandemic anxieties away, turning to streaming raves and dance therapy sessions on Zoom to channel positive energy. Some travelers—including Genna Martin, who is stranded far from home in the Azores—are finding creative ways to tell tales of making connections with new people and places. And many locals, such as our Istanbul-based editor Onur Uygun, are looking at their cities with fresh eyes and seeing in their fellow citizens a noble resilience. It all reminds me of a quote by Winston Churchill: “I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else.”

 

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Fauci: No scientific evidence the coronavirus was made in a Chinese lab
In an exclusive interview, the face of America’s COVID-19 response cautions against the rush for states to reopen, and offers his tips for handling the pandemic's information deluge.


Fauci: No scientific evidence the coronavirus was made in a Chinese lab

 

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way it is/or likely to be 2021 onwards
cool

Analysis: The NZ-Australia 'travel bubble' benefits one country more than the other
Within months, Australians and Kiwis might be able to get a plane and fly across the ditch in the "travel bubble". But there are more reasons it's a good idea beside tourism dollars, writes Stephen Dziedzic.

Ruby Princess crew partied after passengers disembarked in Sydney, staff reveal


Scores of crew members on the Ruby Princess celebrated with a party on the day it docked in Sydney unaware of the public health disaster that was about to happen.

Australians may not be ready to go back to normal even if restrictions are lifted
A new survey finds a number of Australians are uneasy about gathering in large groups or heading back out to restaurants and bars even if coronavirus restrictions are eased, sparking new fears for the hospitality sector.

'Horrific': Fears coronavirus will destroy financial independence for many women
New data shows how hard the impact of the coronavirus has been on women's jobs as a leading economist worries about the long-term impact for women in the workforce.



Warning over church in Australia selling bleach which its US leader claims can cure coronavirus
A US church that sells bleach it claims can cure coronavirus patients has a branch in Australia which is spruiking the product locally.

'Virus carriers': Woman's racist tirade caught on camera in latest coronavirus hate incident
Melbourne tea shop manager Jennifer Li recorded a stranger hurling racially charged taunts at her when she tried to defend herself and customers who were wearing facemasks.

Live: Queen calls Scott Morrison, sends 'very best wishes' to Australia
Queen Elizabeth II phones Prime Minister Scott Morrison, telling him she is "so pleased" with Australia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What you should know about Australia's COVID-19 growth factor rising back above one
Australia has done an incredible job of getting our coronavirus outbreak under control — but why is our growth factor back above one?

Fred's mum's spending thousands to educate him during COVID-19. But the money will soon run out
With lines between school and home blurred, parents of students with disabilities are struggling with little or no extra support. Some have started dipping into their limited NDIS funds to get help.


Foxtel 'threatened with extinction' within a few years as streaming services cannibalise revenue
Under siege from much cheaper rivals and with lenders unwilling to support it, pay TV operator Foxtel is increasingly looking like a threatened species.

ANALYSIS AND OPINION

 

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Together at home 43


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Waste not, want not

In our rush through modern life, we leave behind a mountain of rubbish that gets a little higher every year. The problem starts in our homes—so does the solution.

 

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Right?!!

 

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rural saddene

Perfect rain delivers a lifeline for outback farmers in Queensland's south west
After years of drought, drenching rain in March gives farmers a reprieve from paddocks of dust and destocking.

Country towns' sports struggle, as revenue and traditional sources of funding disappear
Community sporting clubs, particularly in country towns, are facing "catastrophic" consequences because of coronavirus.

Beef Australia 'very confident' 2021 event will continue as planned
Organisers of the national cattle industry expo say it's 'full steam ahead', despite not knowing when the ban on mass gatherings will be lifted

Supermarkets facing fresh calls to charge more for Australian dairy products
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud is urging major supermarkets to charge more for all Australian-made dairy products, and then return the increase to farmers.

Victoria records 17 new coronavirus cases as meatworks COVID-19 cluster grows
A COVID-19 cluster at a Melbourne meatworks rises to 49. The first cases were only diagnosed after a worker presented to hospital with a severed thumb.

'Significant to the industry': Australian scientists identify pig lung infections cause
A new species of bacteria is identified as the cause of multiple cases of lung lesions, abscesses and pleurisy in pigs.

The US meat industry has been crippled by coronavirus. Here's why that won't happen here
US meatworks have been epicentres for coronavirus outbreaks and shutting them down has disrupted the supply chain. But Australia is set up differently.

Beyond Meat carves its way through COVID-19 pandemic giving confidence to alternative-meat category
It was the first alternative-meat company to debut on the US stock exchange. But how is Beyond Meat coping 12 months on?

 

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scomo Au PM
getting too cocky and overly confident about how well your doing
without making the positive moves
time for individual states to act and open up
f'k the federal govt
take the money and run

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somehow agree wholeheartedly


Don’t Become a Data Scientist
The advice I give when someone asks me how to get into data science. Become a software engineer instead.

Chris
May 5 · 6 min read

This is an opinion piece. I’d love to hear your counter arguments below.

Everyone and their grandmother wants to be a data scientist. But while data science may be the "); background-size: 1px 1px; background-position: 0px calc(1em + 1px);">sexiest…


Graham, get unlimited access.


Don’t Become a Data Scientist

 

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How New Zealand Got Its Coronavirus Cases Down to Zero in Seven Weeks



maybe
we are all in the same boat
trying to survive
no sense in anyone getting overly excited over another

 

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you bring up controversial topics ABC,thats for sure

Here are the MPs that have (and haven't) downloaded the coronavirus app

We checked whether every member of Federal Parliament had downloaded the COVIDSafe tracing app. Find out whether your local member has or not.

Second coronavirus strain 'more contagious' and spreading faster, researchers find
A group of leading international researchers says coronavirus has already mutated into a second strain which appears to have spread faster and wider than the original one, potentially undermining efforts to create a vaccine.

'You want $750 a week for doing nothing?': A boss argues his employees should work more hours for JobKeeper
Whether or not employers can demand eligible JobKeeper workers do extra shifts to meet the $1,500-a-fortnight payment is causing confusion and chaos in the hospitality industry.

We've flattened the COVID-19 curve. The next wave of preventable deaths will be caused by suicide, experts say
Imagine trying to eradicate COVID-19 without knowing how many cases there are in Australia. That is the situation mental health advocates say is hampering the fight against suicide.

'Have we just discovered a new mechanism of stroke?': Why COVID-19 patients' organs are failing
It's well established that coronavirus targets the lungs; but a growing body of evidence suggests COVID-19 may also cause blood clots that can damage vital organs, including the kidneys, heart and brain.

This small, fragile country beat the coronavirus with the world's toughest lockdown
As most of the world struggles to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, one country which should have been vulnerable is keeping deaths and case numbers extremely low.

'Show us' your evidence: Defiant China hits back at Pompeo's coronavirus origin claims
As the United States continues to make claims about the origins of COVID-19 China hits out, demanding the US "show" their evidence and saying the US is trying to "frame" China.

'This guy clearly doesn't look Aussie': James Lin was accosted by four men, but here's why he didn't bother complaining
The new coronavirus has brought an increase in racism towards Australia's Asian community, but experts feel the current laws are not strong enough to deter offenders.

Live: Coronavirus cruise ship Ruby Princess to arrive in Philippines with last remaining crew
More than 400 crew members aboard the Ruby Princess cruise ship will arrive in Manila, but it is not yet clear whether all of them will be allowed to disembark. Follow live.

Australia once looked to America for advice on gun control. What happened?
Many Australians look at the gun culture in America in disbelief. But examining our shared histories with guns, it was only a few sliding doors moments that stopped us going down that path.

 

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Fussy Eaters | New Zealand Geographic


wonderful

 

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10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

Hello folks. We're one day away from the national cabinet deciding whether we'll be relaxing Australia's lockdown. Until then, you have nowhere else to be but reading this very newsletter.

Panic buying saw Australia's retail sector record its best month ever in March – setting it up for a tremendous fall in April

ABS retail trade figures show the month of March recorded the biggest rise on record, as Australians stocked up on essentials. While food, alcohol, hardware, household good, electronics all jumped, discretionary spending on things like footwear plummeted.

You're not a day trader and you'll probably lose big time if you try to be one right now, Australia's financial regulator has warned

Australians have been warned off day trading stocks by the financial regulator ASIC. The watchdog said it had seen a huge rise in short-term speculative trades since volatility swept the market in March.

You might be able to fly between Sydney and Melbourne for as little as $19 once restrictions are lifted, Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says

Australians could pay as little as $19 to fly between Sydney and Melbourne with Qantas and Jetstar when the shutdown ends. Speaking to media on Tuesday, CEO Alan Joyce suggested $39 and $19 fares could be on the cards.

Foxtel will continue to be the home of HBO in Australia, after extending its content deal with WarnerMedia

Foxtel has extended its deal with WarnerMedia, meaning it will continue to be the home of HBO in Australia. This means that Nine-owned streaming service Stan was not able to snatch the deal away from Foxtel, despite plans to do so.

Google continues to tighten its belt as it enters a 'difficult' few months, and that includes telling employees they can't expense perks like food

Google employees have been told they can't expense food and other perks while working from home, as they're made to forego the company's usual free meals.

Experts say the office as we knew it is gone and companies will need one-way hallways, sneeze guards, and other safety measures to let employees return. Here's what it could look like.

Scores of white-collar employees have acclimated to working from home instead of the office as the coronavirus pandemic has altered daily rhythms across the world.

'They're looking for tools to help them': Trello co-founder Michael Pryor says new signups 'almost doubled' year-on-year as offices moved to the home

Work management tool Trello saw a significant increase in signups in March, as professionals began to work from home. In April, the company released Advanced Checklists – a new feature intended to improve "accountability" in teams, which may not be working in the same place.

My HelloFresh meal delivery kit is a surprise game changer during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are 6 reasons why.

My meal kit subscription with HelloFresh is helping me get through the coronavirus pandemic. Every week, the company sends meats and fresh produce to create recipes at home without having to go to the grocery store.

22% of Aussies had a New Year's resolution to clear their debt. Here are 3 tips for consolidating what you owe.

With Aussies racking up more than $18 million worth of credit card debt over the Christmas period, it's no wonder 22 per cent of them listed getting out of debt as their top New Year's resolution for 2020.

 

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ISHINOMAKI, JAPAN
Cat Island
On the island of Tashirojima in the Miyagi Prefecture, the cats outnumber people, and the people like it that way.
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Teddy Bear Takeover
No one has seen a wild bear on Prince Edward Island, Canada’s smallest province, since the 1930s. Now, prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of islanders are hunting bears—of the cuddly, fuzzy variety—from the safety of their cars. The stuffed toys are popping up by the hundreds on front porches, mailboxes, lawn chairs, and windowsills.
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caught on in NZ as well
kids were highly delighted

 

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If Bats Perish, Where Does That Leave Us?
Scientists scramble as a fatal fungus finally reaches a major bat sanctuary

Credit: Purestock/Getty Images

eryone is worried about the bats. There are so many species with so many characteristics, and yet one disease is killing so many of them. It’s called white-nose syndrome, so named because it leads to the appearance of a white fungus — Pseudogymnoascus destructans…

 

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I tracked Apple’s Top 200 Podcasts for two years. Here’s what I found.

 

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MOST DOWNLOADED
House Cats Are Dangerous for Wildlife
Your pet cat may be deadlier for local wildlife than wild predators. Here's why. Listen now >>

 

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MOTHERS DAY

why
have woman been supressed thru the ages
male chauvanist animals,grrrr

btw
i dont believe in special specific days reserved for anything huh

How Reading Got Farm Women Through the Depression
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Yes, Mass Observation Still Wants to Know about Your Life
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medical morning

HATE TICKS
common in Aus

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A guide to the tick species every American should know

Learn to ID the bloodsuckers and understand the diseases they might carry.

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Are doctors trying too many experimental COVID-19 treatments?

Some physicians worry the medical community may be trying too many unproven therapies to help coronavirus patients.