Category Archives: U.S.

International, U.S.

Norovirus update, 14 April 2013: Test takers taken out by throwing up! Bioquell to the rescue?

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says one in 15 residents of the United States will get infected every year.

In North Carolina U.S.A., health officials are warning people that they could get norovirus by taking a hike!  Reports say that many hikers who’ve walked the Appalachian Trail near Hot Springs have become sick.  Officials say you should avoid the shelters along that stretch of the trail.

Officials with the Jerome Harrison Elementary school in Connecticut U.S.A.,  are pleading with parents to keep their sick children at home, after an outbreak hit the school.

In Florida U.S.A., schools in Alachua County are preparing to get hit after an outbreak at a local nursing home. The schools are sending flyers home to parents with tips to try and prevent spreading norovirus.

Outbreaks continue to hit Muskegon County, Michigan U.S.A. Classes were canceled on Thursday and Friday for the North Muskegon Public Schools. At least 100 elementary students were sick by Wednesday.  Clean up is bigger than you think: “If someone vomits in the room, you pretty much have to sanitize all the surfaces in the room.”-Ken Kraus, Public Health – Muskegon County

More outbreaks in the U.S. state of Alaska. Anchorage School District officials say the norovirus actually struck in the middle of standardized state exams, with several students suddenly throwing up.  State Health and Social Services workers confirmed it’s a norovirus outbreak, however they can not find the source.

In Denmark, the restaurant with the World’s longest reservation waiting list, is now having all shellfish tested for contamination before being cooked.  Elite restaurant Noma, which was the site of a norovirus outbreak recently, also provides a direct link to recent health inspection results on their website.

In New Zealand, Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton has imposed visitor restrictions due to an outbreak.   Apparently the Kiwis think they’ve come up with a way to kill norovirus bugs: Hydrogen Peroxide.

The Auckland hospital has been testing a new robot janitor, but this one cleans up little nasties that make you sick (and if you’re not careful it’ll clean your clock). It’s called Bioquell, and it sprays hydrogen peroxide.  It’s not for use around humans, the rooms have to be sealed off before it goes to work: “It basically kills every bug known to man, including the little spores of the nastiest bugs. This is a game changer. This is not just a better way of cleaning, this is fundamentally different.”-Mary Seddon, director for quality improvement

Several British hospitals have given the all clear, but many other hospitals are getting hit.  Poole Hospital, Dorset U.K., reported an outbreak last week. Two wards closed to visitors.  And in West Midlands the Sandwell General hospital closed two wards due to outbreaks. The Grantham Hospital in Lincolnshire also restricted visitation. In Cheshire, the Warrington Hospital closed ward A2 to visitors. In York, the York Hospital getting hit with a large outbreak, they blame the visitors: “We have had instances recently where visitors have vomited whilst on our wards, placing patients and staff at risk and causing us to close further ward areas at a time when the hospital is particularly busy.”-Libby McManus, chief nurse

Also in United Kingdom, a norovirus infection triggered a potentially deadly genetic condition in an nine years old girl.  Just hours after getting sick, she became confused. Somehow the stomach bug caused a condition where ammonia builds up in the blood.  She recovered despite doctors telling her parents she had only 72 hours to live, but now she must attend physical therapy sessions.

In Canada, Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit reporting two outbreaks in nursing homes:  “We hope to lift visitor restrictions by Sunday. The problem started about three weeks ago.”-Lorrie Hornick, public health inspector

 

 

International, U.S.

World War 3, East Asian Front: China will help U.S. against North Korea!

14 April 2013 (00:39 UTC-07 Tango)/03 Jumada t-Tania 1434/25 Farvardin 1391/05 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711

Chinese State Councilor, Yang Jiechi, stated that China will join with the United states to de-nuke North Korea!

U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, said the new relationship between the U.S. and China is “strong, normal and special”.

International, U.S.

World War 3, Gun Control Front: Super strict gun laws in Serbia fail to stop mass shooting!

13 April 2013 (23:13 UTC-07 Tango 12 April 2013)/02 Jumada t-Tania 1434/24 Farvardin 1391/04 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711

“The worst crime in the history of Serbia……The war veteran massacred half a village as it slept!”-Nase Novine

Serbia bans people from owning assault type weapons, and you must be licensed to own a handgun, but that didn’t stop a military veteran from killing his family and neighbors.

On 09 April a 60 year old veteran decided it was time for everyone to die, he killed 13 people, then himself.  He shot his wife but she’s in stable condition in a hospital.

Despite Serbia’s assault weapons ban, and licensing laws, the media claims the people of Serbia want even stricter laws.  Is it coincidence that the Serbian government is about to pass a new law that requires psychological exams for anybody who wants to buy a gun?

I find it hard to believe the Serbian media in it’s claim that Serbians want more gun control, because according to Small Arms Survey 2007 Serbia is ranked 5th in the World for individual gun ownership, despite their assault weapons ban and handgun licensing.

Also, the U.S. main streamer media outlets that reported this mass shooting failed to mention the strict Serbian gun laws.

 

International, U.S.

World War 3, East Asian Front: China evacuations along border! U.S. says no nukes for North Korea!

12 April 2013 (14:44 UTC-07 Tango)/01 Jumada t-Tania 1434/23 Farvardin 1391/03 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711

“North Korea will not be accepted as a nuclear power.”-John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State

Today, the United States says it can not allow North Korea to have nukes.

Reports that on 10 April China evacuated the city of Huichen, in Jilin Provence, along the Korean border.

Local officials tried to calm things down by telling local media it was part of yearly air raid training.  250000 people were evacuated to underground bunkers!

 

Business/Economics, International, U.S.

World War 3: U.S. & China to be rulers of New Global Governance!

12 April 2013 (14:20 UTC-07 Tango)/01 Jumada t-Tania 1434/23 Farvardin 1391/03 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711

“….China hadn’t pulled its weight like it should…..we think the United States needs to do that too….the international governance system is facing a lot of challenges that will require these two countries to cooperate on….”-Scott Kennedy, Indiana University

On 10 April, the National Committee on United States-China Relations revealed a plan to make China and the U.S. the new rulers of the New World Order (aka Global Governance).  Notice in the above quote, the researcher doesn’t think the two countries have done enough!

Scott Kennedy of Indiana University’s Research Center for Chinese Politics and Business, and He Fan of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, presented their case at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, which can be watched in a boring hour long video by clicking here.

Essentially they said it’s time both China and the U.S. become more proactive in trying to control the political, economic and social life of humans around the World.  They encourage both to “clean up their own houses” and then “proceed with caution”.

Kennedy did mention their report had “mistakes”.

Business/Economics, International, U.S.

World War 3, Gun Control Front: G8+ wants to control your right to self defense & outerspace!

12 April 2013 (12:35 UTC-07 Tango)/01 Jumada t-Tania 1434/23 Farvardin 1391/03 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711

“Ministers welcomed the adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty by the United Nations General Assembly on 2 April……G8 Foreign Ministers continue their commitment to efforts that strengthen and enhance long-term sustainability, stability, safety, and security in outer space.”

“Ministers recalled the decision at the 2010 NPT Review Conference to hold a Conference on the establishment in the Middle East of a zone free of nuclear weapons…”

The G8/Trilateral Commission hypocritically pointed the WMD finger at Iran, but absolutely no mention of Israel, who already has at least 20+ nukes!

The G8/Trilateral Commission are: United States, Russia, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, Canada, Japan, plus European Union.

Business/Economics, International, U.S.

World War 3, West Asia Front: G8 +, Wars in the Middle East will not end, behind Arab Spring!

12 April 2013 (12:28 UTC-07 Tango)/01 Jumada t-Tania 1434/23 Farvardin 1391/03 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711

Syria: “…..reaffirmed their commitment to supporting a Syrian-led political transition, and the work of Joint UN and Arab League Special Representative Brahimi…..called for the UN Security Council to remain seized of this matter…”

Yemen: “….re-affirmed their strong support for the political transition process in Yemen, including the start of the National Dialogue Conference, as outlined in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Initiative and the UN Implementation Plan…urged all parties to comply with UNSCRs 2014 and 2051…..welcomed the generous pledges made by the Friends of Yemen….recognised the stability of Yemen remains essential for the stability of the wider region, and the maintenance of international security….advance security sector reform and ongoing efforts to counter the continued threat from AQ-AP and other violent extremists.”

Iran: “G8 Foreign Ministers expressed their deep concern regarding Iran’s continuing nuclear and ballistic missile activities….Iran has the ability to avoid further isolation and improve its situation only if it promptly addresses the concerns of the international community [meaning the Trilateral Commission, which is actually what the G8 is].”

Israel/Palestine: “Ministers expressed grave concerns about the poor state of the Palestinian economy, and the impact this has on Palestinian state-building efforts. Ministers affirmed their support for the Palestinian Authority and encouraged Arab countries, as well as emerging economies, to extend the fullest assistance possible to revitalising the Palestinian economy.”

“The Ministers welcomed the Egyptian-brokered ceasefire of 21 November 2012 which ended hostilities in Gaza and southern Israel, condemned rocket attacks in contravention of this and urged all sides to uphold their commitments.”

There was no mention of ongoing/current atrocities committed by Israel against Palestinians since the November ‘ceasefire’.  There was no mention that the zionist government of Israel is the main reason the Palestinian economy is in shambles!

Arab Spring: “The Deauville Partnership with Arab Countries in Transition has played an important role in bringing together Middle Eastern and North African countries in transition, regional partner countries, G8 members, and International Financial Institutions in an effective and pragmatic partnership to promote successful economic and political transition.”

What this means is the G8/Trilateral Commission is behind the Arab Spring, and it is nothing more than the Western Christian Financier takeover of Islamic dominated countries, because Islam does not accept western christian financial (banking) policies.

The Group of Eight are: United States, Russia, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, Canada, Japan, plus European Union.

 

Business/Economics, International, U.S.

World War 3, African Front: G8 + are main finaciers of War! Reveals Global goals through Africa conquest!

12 April 2013 (20:09 UTC-07 Tango 11 April 2013)/01 Jumada t-Tania 1434/23 Farvardin 1391/03 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711

Mali: “….Ministers expressed their support for the efforts of France and its African partners to re-assert Malian state control……emphasised the strong international consensus in the United Nations Security Council, the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States……..Ministers agreed to support a successful handover of stabilisation activity to AFISMA which has now successfully deployed to Mali and, as soon as conditions permit, to a multi-dimensional UN Operation. The Ministers welcomed the establishment of the EU Training Mission to train the Malian Armed Forces.”

Somalia: “….G8 Ministers underlined the need for continued early international support to the new Somali Government……..for rebuilding the state and establishing a new political order……provide high-level political support to the process of Somalia’s re-engagement with the World Bank, the African Development Bank, and the International Monetary Fund…..Foreign Ministers acknowledged the importance of the Somali Government’s work to promote reconciliation, de-mobilise and re-integrate those Al Shabaab fighters who have renounced violence…”

DRC: “…..The Ministers welcomed the appointment of the UN Special Envoy to the Great Lakes Region of Africa to oversee the implementation of the Peace Security and Cooperation Framework…..The Ministers welcomed UNSCR 2098 which renews the mandate of the UN Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the DRC…..”

Sudan & South Sudan: “…resumption of the production and export of oil from South Sudan…..They called for faster implementation of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur….”

North & West Africa: “…..encouraged the United Nations and International Financial Institutions to adopt coherent and co-ordinated policies……called for rapid progress to finalise and implement the UN Integrated Regional Strategy……The Ministers specifically endorsed the need for a regional response to a wide range of security challenges, including: restricting the proliferation and illicit trafficking of conventional weapons, including small arms……encouraging counter-terrorism partnerships, including on crisis response and counter-radicalisation….”

Africa: “The African Union and African Regional organisations are increasingly resolved to intensify regional cooperation and to ensure peace and security on the continent.”

The Group of Eight are: United States, Russia, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, Canada, Japan, plus European Union

Business/Economics, International, U.S.

World War 3, East Asian Front: G8 threatens more sanctions against North Korea!

11 April 2013 (15:49 UTC-07 Tango)/30 Jumada l-Ula 1434/22 Farvardin 1391/02 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711

“…..If the DPRK conducts another missile launch, or nuclear test, we committed ourselves to take further significant measures…..supported the commitment to strengthen the sanctions….and further significant measures in the event of a further test or launch by DPRK.”-Foreign Secretary’s Remarks on Constructive G8 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Business/Economics, Idaho, U.S.

World War 3, Gun Control/U.S. Civil War: Connecticut gun maker looking for new home. Idaho wants you, PTR!

11 April 2013 (10:53 UTC-07 Tango)/30 Jumada l-Ula 1434/22 Farvardin 1391/02 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711

The Connecticut based gun maker, PTR (which makes Heckler & Koch clones), is looking for a new home, now that the so called Constitution State has passed new anti-gun laws.

“….On Thursday April 4th 2013, upon reading the full text of Bill 1160, our worst fears were confirmed. What emerged was a bill fraught with ambiguous definitions, insufficient considerations for the trade, conflicting mandates, and disastrous consequences for the fundamental rights of the people of CT……..It should be a shock to us all that such landmark legislation could be written in one week, and seen by no one (including the rank-and-file legislators) prior to its emergency certification. Having been present in the deliberations in both legislative chambers, it was clear that a majority of our legislators had not even read the bill……With a heavy heart but a clear mind, we have been forced to decide that our business can no longer survive in Connecticut – the former Constitution state…….We are making a call to all involved in our industry to leave this state, close your doors and show our politicians the true consequences of their hasty and uninformed actions. We encourage those in our industry to abandon this state as its leaders have abandoned the proud heritage that forged our freedom…….over the coming weeks the company will be actively considering offers from states that are friendly to the industry.”

Come to Idaho, PTR!  In 2010 the state passed the Idaho Firearms Freedom Act, aka; made in Idaho gun law.

I posted about it back in 2011.  The law supposedly gives breaks to gun makers who move to Idaho.   Several western states have passed their own Firearms Freedom Acts.