Random thoughts

[rbkwp]

deiced i would be wearing a scarf from
now on

Aus insists thats OK
Victoria making mask or associated face coverings lawful from tonight
may as well try ad look like a cool/aged/fashionable good looker,again duh'

incl a 50s hat duh'

MJ had them years ago huh

 

[Ethyl]

*stops by to peek at new stuff*

 

[rbkwp]

i am sure she feels as iisolated as me

Q
do they have to wear masks

 

[rbkwp]

A Bird Named for a Confederate General Sparks Calls for Change | Science | Smithsonian Magazine

acht
leave things alone.cant go changing things at modern dsay whimsicals

 

[rbkwp]

and
be saddened for AUSTRALIA if you govt persons allow this to continue
maybe
too much emphasis on expecting it/everything to be perfect
not so

10 things you need to know this morning in Australia
Good morning, and welcome to hump day.

The government has announced it will extend JobKeeper and JobSeeker while slashing the rate of both. Here’s what it has planned.
The federal government has revealed it will extend the JobSeeker allowance and JobKeeper wage subsidies, while effectively slashing the rate of both.

'Inadequate and needs bolstering': Here's how Australia is reacting to the government's JobKeeper and JobSeeker changes
The Australian government will slash JobKeeper and JobKeeper payments from September under new versions of the programs. The revised JobSeeker will run from September to December, while a modifed JobKeeper will taper off through to March.

The RBA has directed the Australian government to spend its way out of the crisis, but warns there's no 'free lunch' in printing money
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has given the Morrison government the green light to increase debt levels and lock in a budget deficit this Thursday of more than $200 billion to support the economy during its recovery from the virus crisis.

'She's on the Money' podcast host Victoria Devine on helping millennial women feel more empowered when it comes to their finances
"She's on the Money" is a podcast designed to empower women when it comes to their finances. Financial advisor Victoria Devine started the podcast after her experience creating workshops for women about money.

Click Frenzy Julove 2020: The best deals on tech, fashion, and travel
Well, folks – if you were labouring under the misapprehension that the end of the financial year meant no more sales, you'd be sorely mistaken. Kicking off on Tuesday night, the awkwardly named Click Frenzy Julove is offering up a bunch of solid deals on tech, travel and more.

Ola is the latest rideshare company to add a business travel feature, as employees start returning to work
Rideshare company Ola has launched a business travel feature. 'Ola Corporate' allows employees to pay for a trip through a centralised account.

'I just wish her well': Trump comments on Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's recently arrested aide and sex-trafficking suspect
During Tuesday's coronavirus briefing, President Donald Trump sent his well-wishes to Ghislaine Maxwell, who was recently arrested on charges related to child sex trafficking.

Scammers are using COVID-19 to squeeze millions out of Australians. Here’s how they’re doing it.
Scams cost Australians hundreds of millions of dollars every year. In 2019, the dollar figure was just shy of $143 million according to Scamwatch, with 2020 already clocking in a loss of more than $52 million.

T2, CUA, Patagonia and Kickstarter have all achieved success off social good – here's how their strategy works
In 2020, it's becoming clear that the priorities of large businesses have shifted immensely. More than ever, businesses are making an effort to break the status-quo by using profits to foster their consumer community for the greater good, becoming leaders in their fields in the process.

 

[rbkwp]

Please Turn Off AC


Con Ed Can't Handle The Heat, Asks Over 100K Queens Customers To Please Turn Off AC


i am sure many will oblige under lockdown conditions huh

 

[rbkwp]

ahh well,there was ab time
for me

 

[rbkwp]

Image of a star with two exoplanets, captured by the SPHEREinstrument on The European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope. (ESO/Bohn et al.)
First photo of Sun-like star and planets
This is the first star like our Sun to be directly imaged with multiple planets orbiting it. Astronomers have directly observed two systems with multiple planets before, but both have stars that are very different from our Sun. This star, TYC 8998-760-1, is just 17 million years old — much earlier in its life cycle than the Sun. The exoplanets are huge: the inner planet is 14 times as massive as Jupiter and the outer one is 6 times as massive. And both planets orbit many times farther away from their star than Pluto does from the Sun.

CNET | 4 min read
Reference: The Astrophysical Journal Letters paper

BRING IT ON
we humans need more than a few suns/LIGHT,to brighten our dull lives
expect mongrels are being surrepticiously bred ready to be killing others as there primary objective,once this dramas over

 

[rbkwp]

'doing better than new zealand huh AUSTRALIA'

no,i wont let it rest
quit your greasing USA style boasting
trans-tasman rivalry for sport yes,ewe both laugh
but .
.
and
890 billion,in debt

shame on you,ill treating your next generations
infamous shithouse western democracy huh

 

[rbkwp]

Nobody knows when Fungie, a solitary cetacean, arrived in the waters off Dingle, a town on the southwest coast of Ireland. (Moment/Getty Images)
A DOLPHIN HAS BEEN LIVING SOLO IN THIS IRISH HARBOR FOR DECADES

pays to have a home,no doubt
what a happy life he/she must have

reminds me of OPO/NZs iconic dolphin of the 59s

Opo (dolphin) - Wikipedia

 

[rbkwp]

sorry Aussies,but same canb be said fpr KIWIS alsothey were warned/tod/suggested as early as January by oud deputy pm
way it is

unfortunate
but a lot of global suffering

The Australians who are sick of hearing 'you should have come home earlier'

The Australians who are sick of hearing 'you should have come home earlier'

All over the world, Australians who want to come home are trapped. The Federal Government has told them they should have come home earlier, but those stuck overseas say it isn't as simple as that. Here are their stories.



Australian ships confronted by Chinese navy in South China Sea
The Chinese navy confronts Australian warships in the South China Sea during a voyage that sees them sail close to contested islands claimed by Beijing.

Government to unveil largest deficit since WWII
Australia will record the largest budget deficit in modern history, after the coronavirus pandemic triggered an unparalleled spending blitz, the Federal Government is expected to announce on Thursday.

Mandatory mask order comes into force in Melbourne but police to 'exercise leniency'
Melburnians have woken up to a new reality where leaving the house without a face covering risks a $200 fine but police say they will 'exercise leniency' for the next week.

Analysis: Three problems stopping Victoria from flattening its coronavirus curve
Melbourne's been locked down for a fortnight. Stage three restrictions have clearly had some impact on the spread throughout the state. But there hasn't been enough movement to push the trajectory downward, so what's going wrong?

A spinal cord injury wouldn't stop Dinesh becoming a doctor — but the system almost did
When Dinesh Palipana was hit by a spinal cord injury in 2010, he was told to reconsider his dream of becoming a doctor. He is sharing his story in the hope of changing the future for people with a disability.

As Ravi lay dying from coronavirus he recorded a secret message for his dad
As he lay on his hospital bed after contracting the coronavirus, Ravi Kumar recorded a final message for his family in Hyderabad, in India's south. He died just hours later. He was only 34 years old.

This time last year 430 people had died from influenza. This year it's just 36
Australia has seen a huge drop in influenza cases and deaths this year. Experts say a combination of school closures, physical distancing, hand hygiene, border closures and increased vaccination rates have all contributed to the sharp decline.

'Unprecedented escalation': US orders shutdown of Chinese consulate in Houston
China condemns the United States' move to shut the Chinese consulate in Houston as an "unprecedented escalation" in tensions between the two nations, while Mike Pompeo describes the move as punishment for China not behaving.

Australia ranks last in manufacturing self-sufficiency but coronavirus may change that
Australia ranks last in the developed world for the amount of manufactured goods we produce compared to what we consumer, but the COVID-19 pandemic may be a catalyst to arrest the decline.

ANALYSIS AND OPINION

 

[rbkwp]

Are COVID-19 superspreaders more infectious than others? Is it their behaviour? Or is it in their biology?
ABC Health & Wellbeing
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By Cathy Johnson

Posted 2ddays ago, updated 2ddays ago

Are 'superspreaders' more infectious than other peopl

The things that lead to 'superspreading'

 

[rbkwp]

very sad
this seasons bushfires next,very soon, oh my
i wish VICSMPM ANDREWS wasent sompigheaded

Victoria records 403 coronavirus cases and five deaths, including man in his 50s
Premier Daniel Andrews says if case numbers continue to grow, so will the number of deaths, warning "this is not just a disease or a virus or tragedy that will only be visited upon very, very old people".

Analysis: Debt and deficit go out the window as the reality of the coronavirus crisis hits home
Facing repeated questions over the highest deficit and debt the Commonwealth will face since World War II, the Finance Minister asked journalists, "what was the alternative?" There is none, Ian Verrender writes.

Live: 20 per cent of people in Victorian hospitals with COVID-19 aged under 50, Health Minister says
The Victorian Premier makes a plea to "young, healthy people", stressing that they can also get sick or even die from coronavirus as the state continues to grapple with a second outbreak. Follow live.



Melbourne masks up as coronavirus face covering order comes into force
Whether they're blue surgical masks, patterned cloth masks or a scarf, Melburnians have headed outside today with a new look — and they could face a fine if they don't.


Key takeaways from Daniel Andrews' latest coronavirus press conference
The Victorian Premier extends financial support to those isolating while waiting for test results and confirms a large number of younger people are among those recently infected with coronavirus.


Coronavirus has blown an $86b hole in Australia's finances and there's worse to come, Treasurer says
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg unveils Australia's largest budget black hole since World War II, with a blowout of more than $184 billion expected this financial year.

Can you catch coronavirus twice?
A small number of reports from around the world of patients who appear to have caught coronavirus a second time might be worrying, but experts say it's too soon to jump to conclusions.

Toddler who attended childcare centre among 19 new NSW coronavirus cases
A one-year-old child from the Hunter region is among 19 coronavirus cases identified overnight, NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard confirms.

The Australians who are sick of hearing 'you should have come home earlier'
All over the world, Australians who want to come home are trapped. The Federal Government has told them they should have come home earlier, but those stuck overseas say it isn't as simple as that. Here are their stories.


Family court bomber found guilty of 1980s murders
Leonard John Warwick is found guilty of three murders and a string bombings of in Sydney in the 1980s over a feud with his ex-wife, in a marathon trial that lasted nearly two years.



ANALYSIS AND OPINION

 

[4388301]

Just thinking of all the wannabee scientists/doctors in some of the threads about Covid... I live with my partner. We currently do not kiss or share food/drink, because of a dental issue they have (and dentists in the area are only open for emergencies, which their issue is not considered an emergency). I have not left the apartment in weeks. I do not even hug my partner when they return from work until they have washed their hands and changed out of the clothing they wore. I still have managed to catch a bug from them, and other than fatigue + congestion, they were not exhibiting any symptoms of anything. No coughing, no sneezing.

Wear a fucking mask when you go out. Even with fucked up lungs from having had pneumonia and having some seasonal allergies, it causes me zero grief to wear one. Jesus H Christ, people. It is not that difficult or an imposition.

 

[rbkwp]

booo 10

and

love hath no fury
or some such shit ha

 

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[rbkwp]

been a while
must be that dastardly CV slowing things down
loive lilys
can someone come over sand put a pond in for me,please ha

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[rbkwp]

the importance of history huh,duh
wonder how NSW will handle BLM come btuesday
that,is history,of importance
basically humanitys deterioation,i think
when its taken will nilly elsewhere
esp,with this pandemic happening


A catastrophic asteroid shower hit Earth & moon 800 million years ago

 

[rbkwp]

Australia

STATE FUCKUPS,YES

and/well huh
FEDERAL GOVT CONTINUING O POUR MONEY IN

LOST CAUSE AUSSIE
and bush-fire season,not started yet


'doing better than NZ huh'

chosen a path of following Western democracy USA

 

[rbkwp]

no changes Australia,quit incrediblke/unbelievable
almost like its inevitabkle tbhat they need to go thru it all
sad part is the virtual daily increase

Live: Five more coronavirus deaths and 357 new cases recorded in Victoria's 'incredibly stubborn second wave'

There are 3,995 active cases across Victoria and 313 healthcare workers are active cases, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says. Follow developments in our live blog.

Key points from Victoria's latest coronavirus press conference
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews describes the state's second wave of coronavirus as "incredibly stubborn", with health workers continuing to fall ill. Here are some of the key points from today's update.

Response centre launched to tackle aged care outbreaks as active cases climb past 500 across 38 facilities
Victoria's total number of coronavirus cases hits more than 7,700 and five more deaths are recorded amid a growing response to stop the spread of the virus in aged care facilities.

The global search for a vaccine has entered a new chapter — and Australia is manoeuvring
This week, the global search for one of the most important medical prizes ever entered a new chapter and the UK Government made moves to ensure its supply. Back in Australia, the moves understandably triggered a question: so the UK has its plan … but what are we doing?

Morrison Government joins US in rejecting China's claims in the South China Sea at UN
In a letter to the United Nations, Australia's permanent mission rejects the Chinese Communist Party's claim to disputed islands in the crucial trading waters, calling them "inconsistent" with international law.

Ali and Hayden could only have five guests at their wedding, but then they came up with this ingenious plan
Weddings have been a part of Australia's coronavirus story since the start of the pandemic and have in many ways served as a barometer for how we're going. Karen Tong asked four couples how they negotiated restrictions to create a wedding day to remember.

Church attendees told to self-isolate immediately after 4 new cases linked to services in south-west Sydney
Four confirmed COVID-19 cases are linked to a woman who attended a number of Catholic services in Sydney's south-west last week. Health authorities say all attendees need to self-isolate and get tested.

Four die in Gold Coast car crash
Four people die in a two-car collision on a major Gold Coast hinterland road, with one young man escaping with minor injuries.

Analysis: Brace for the news from Victoria to get worse
As of Friday, there were 242 aged care residents who were fighting the virus. There's a strong likelihood the next few weeks will be grim, writes Casey Briggs.

Megan and Allan have limited time with their kids. It's changed how they think about parenting
Megan Donnell couldn't shake the worry that something was wrong with her daughter. She'll never forget the day the tests results came back — the doctors had found something.