Random thoughts

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just sayin

 

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our NOVEMBER,just as important
feel positive,she will take it again,very easily
so conmfident,i can afford to give my vote to the indigenous aged currenp deputy PM/WP
1st time everfelt confident enough


This weekend, New Zealand marks a rare milestone: 100 days of no community transmission of COVID-19. This puts it among just a handful of jurisdictions that have eliminated the virus and managed to avoid new outbreaks.

As public health specialists Michael Baker, Amanda Kvalsvik and Nick Wilson show, New Zealand’s early and intense lockdown, enacted within a month of its first known case, brought other benefits. These include the lowest COVID-19 death rate in the OECD, a relatively quick return to near-normal life and less economic damage compared to Australia.

They argue the country’s focus now must shift to resurgence planning for a border-control failure and the possibility of new outbreaks. New Zealanders should all have face masks at the ready, they say, and be prepared to join outbreak simulation exercises aimed at quickly quashing any re-emergence of the virus.

By the way, it’s six weeks until New Zealand heads to the polls for their national election. If you have friends or family in New Zealand, or know someone following it closely, make sure they sign up for our special weekly New Zealand newsletter. It’s your one-stop-shop for trusted, evidence-based election coverage from our New Zealand team.

Veronika Meduna

New Zealand Editor: Science, Health + Environment

AAP/Nick Perry
100 days without COVID-19: how New Zealand got rid of a virus that keeps spreading across the world
Michael Baker, University of Otago; Amanda Kvalsvig, University of Otago; Nick Wilson, University of Otago

New Zealand is one of a small number of countries that have managed to eliminate community transmission of COVID-19. It's close to a 100-day milestone with no new cases in the community.

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These dogs are trained to sniff out the coronavirus. Most have a 100% success rate
Susan Hazel, University of Adelaide; Anne-Lise Chaber, University of Adelaide

We're working with professional trainers in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales to train dogs to sniff out COVID-19. They could be highly valuable in managing the spread of infection.

 

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BEHAVE yourselves even more VICTORIA/AUSTRALIA



It was a week of firsts in Victoria — so what will next week bring?
This week saw soldiers patrolling the streets, the introduction of stage 4 restrictions and Melbourne put under an extraordinary 8:00pm curfew. But experts who spoke to the ABC say the restrictions will work — and next week should see a turning point.

 

[seventiesdemon]

I wonder if old cats dream of being kittens again.

 

[rbkwp]

Does a Bedtime Snack Help or Hurt Your Sleep?

oh well,not to worry

 

[rbkwp]

SEPTEMBER 19TH NZs election
not November

 

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VIC/Au
still
talking shit about 'being safe'
10 am Sunday,our time

feel sorry for you,neighbors
you have inherited so much USA type false pride being the greatest,at everything

but
please dont try and come here,yet

 

[rbkwp]

LOVE our DOOMSDAY VAULT
COOL
its like an aged catb yay

humanitys so clever
luckily we areb leaving gems for our next generations huh duh


A Warning Cry From the Doomsday Vault
Humanity’s food security is at far more risk than you realize

Bloomberg
Mar 9, 2018 · 4 min read

Snow surrounds the entrance to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Svalbard. Photo: Ivar Kvaal for Bloomberg Businessweek


By "); background-size: 1px 1px; background-position: 0px calc(1em + 1px);">Jonas O Bergman

On this winter day, the world was upside down: it was raining in the Arctic Circle and snowing in Rome.

The contradiction was not lost on those gathered at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, located near the top of the world. The…

 

[rbkwp]

I wonder if old cats dream of being kittens again.

sure aint nothing much wrong with aged cats,70sd
preferably feral, cool yes

 

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[rbkwp]

unfortunately
NO IMPROVEMENT
and to make it worse
i heard a smart arse Aussie media shithead compare Australia situation to NZ
no comparison, but still the smart arse 30 yo something opens its fucken mouth,instead of accepting,the way it is

to me
its exactly that sort of shit thats helped fill the world with fuckwits,that get educated to one way of thinking,then media
'get ther views'
as tho its gospel

no wonder we are a fucked world
look at most other countries,supposed leaders spouting shit
some like Trump/Johnson,not even educated

Victoria records 17 coronavirus deaths on Australia's deadliest day

Victoria records 17 coronavirus deaths on Australia's deadliest day
Victoria records 394 new coronavirus cases and 17 deaths — the highest number of people to die from the disease in a single day in Australia since the pandemic began.

Here are the main points from Daniel Andrews' coronavirus briefing
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews provides his daily update on the coronavirus pandemic in the state, with details of a boost to mental health services. Here's what he said.

Charting the pandemic: Record day for deaths, but case growth rate continues to slide
It was only last weekend that Australia's pandemic death toll topped 200. Now we're looking at reaching a total of 300 deaths as early as tomorrow.

Live: Deputy CMO appeals to mums and dads after another 394 coronavirus cases in Victoria
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Nick Coatsworth says parents of teenagers and young adults should encourage them to abide by COVIDSafe rules and keep their distance when socialising with friends. Follow live.

'If it wasn't enough I'm deeply sorry': Mikakos defends coronavirus response
Victoria's Health Minister Jenny Mikakos says she has put "every ounce of energy" she has into responding to the pandemic since the state's first case was recorded in January.

US man in his 20s dies of plague
A young man in New Mexico dies of septicaemic plague, 24 hours after Chinese authorities reported the death of a man from bubonic plague in Inner Mongolia.

Two people in a serious condition after alleged stabbing during brawl at Sydney rugby league match
Police arrest a 19-year-old man over alleged stabbings at a North Parramatta sportsground during a brawl between players on opposing teams and at least two spectators.

Analysis: The personal strain the pandemic is putting on our leaders can't be hidden
Six months into this coronavirus crisis, the degree of difficulty is only increasing for the key players in the federal and Victorian governments, writes David Speers.

Jacqui and Temujin are in love, but face 'extremely harsh' criticism for their age difference
Jacqui Howard and Temujin Tera are in love. They plan to marry in April, but they've had to fight judgement and disapproval because of their age difference — she is 61, he is 27.

Number of infected healthcare workers in Victoria 'of profound concern', doctor says
Nearly 1,000 Victorian healthcare workers currently have COVID-19, raising concerns about the capacity of the workforce and health system to deal with the continuing coronavirus crisis.

 

[socalfreak]

Read yet another study regarding this virus...
So far, low levels of vitamin D, melanin, melatonin, & regular exercise make you more susceptible to having a bad reaction to covid.
Soooo..... Maybe huddling inside with limited exposure to sunlight & physical activity isn't the best move?
Just thinking out loud here.

 

[rbkwp]

Read yet another study regarding this virus...
So far, low levels of vitamin D, melanin, melatonin, & regular exercise make you more susceptible to having a bad reaction to covid.
Soooo..... Maybe huddling inside with limited exposure to sunlight & physical activity isn't the best move?
Just thinking out loud here.

interesting
could well be

i am one who takes all that info into consideration,and i dont think/call that stuff,conspiracy theory shit

plus,i would rather consider that as a possibility rather than continually reading the crap dandelion/UK posts in that CV thread
thanks for that socal

ps
the regular exercise bit,makes me smile ha
i have no danger re that ha

Read yet another study regarding this virus...

 

[rbkwp]

happy
to be sharing a middle aged onwards couples lifestyle,compared to young BS health freaks/do it this way weannabes ha

A few simple habits can tack some extra years onto your lifespan

You can do more for your health. And it’s not that

 

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New Zealand has now gone 100 days with no new local COVID-19 cases — and it hasn't been on lockdown since June
New Zealand just marked 100 days with no new domestic COVID-19 cases. The country of 5 million people implemented strict lockdown measures in April. All restrictions on New Zealand businesses were lifted by June, but its borders remain closed to outside visitors.

 

[rbkwp]

LOVE ALL
CONGRATULATIONS
Carlton
some of the best available,i think

Asahi Premium Beverages and Carlton & United Breweries will merge under the CUB brand, the company has announced

 

[rbkwp]

uh oh,be aware



Toxic web


Just what every arachnophobe needed to hear.

Everybody knows how spiders catch bugs to eat. They weave a sticky web and wait for something to land in it. These webs are remarkably tough, elastic, and have been the focus of engineers hoping to replicate their properties for years. In a twist that will send a chill down the spine of arachnophobes, a new study suggests that some spiderwebs assure their prey won't get away by adding neurotoxins to their webs. The study, published in the Journal of Proteome Research, was carried out by Biochemical Ecologist Mario Palma of the University of São Paulo State, their Ph.D. student, Franciele Esteves, and their colleagues.


They focused on the webs of the striking T. clavipes, also known as the Banana Spider. The researchers examined the spiders' various web producing glands. This revealed a spectrum of neurotoxin-like proteins not dissimilar to those found in the spider's venom present on the silk. On the web, these proteins are suspended in oily, fatty acids. Following up on this discovery, they tested the proteins' effectiveness on insects. Most of those test subjects were paralyzed less than a minute after exposure, and a few died. These experiences relied on the injection of the proteins rather than on absorption but did demonstrate their capacity.


had my near death experience in BOWEN/QLD/Au 80s

 

[rbkwp]

AUSSIE BUSHFIRES SOON,gawdamn,couple of months geee


Monkeys’ Attraction to Burned Grasslands May Offer Clues to Human Ancestors’ Mastery of Fire
A new study finds monkeys enter charred savannahs to avoid predators, lending support to a controversial theory about what drew hominins to blazes

Vervet monkeys among fallen dead leaves and grass (Photo by Tim Graham/Getty Images)
By Bridget Alex
SMITHSONIANMAG.COM
AUGUST 10, 2020 12:35PM



When human ancestors first made fire, they turned a force of nature into a handy tool. The pivotal breakthrough allowed our predecessors to cook, clear land and fend off fierce predators.


Scientists will never k

 

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ps
never been stupid enough to think it wouldent happen

Covid-19 testing centres boosted after community transmission revealed in Auckland

Covid-19 testing centres boosted after community transmission revealed in Auckland

 

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