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Trending Now: COVID-19 impact on DNA/RNA Purification Kit Market Variables, Information, Emerging Trends, Analysis and Forecast 2020-2026 | Inovio…
Posted: July 21, 2020 at 11:58 am
DNA/RNA Purification Kit Market 2020: Latest Analysis
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Khlo Kardashian Took a DNA Test That Probably Proves Who Her Real Father Is – Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Fans have been convinced all along that Khlo Kardashian has a different father than her sisters.
The third oldest Kardashian sister was born while mom Kris Jenner was still married to celebrity attorney Robert Kardashian, however she admitted to cheating on him during their relationship. This only adds fuel to the fire that Khlo could have another dad.
And theres other evidence, too. Khlo looks totally different than her sisters. Whats more, she looks a lot like a man who Kris admitted to having an affair with.
After the rumors surfaced, Khlo took a DNA test that mightdefinitively prove who her real father is.
RELATED: Khlo Kardashian Posted a Photo That Doesnt Even Look Like Her, According to Fans
Its not just that Kar-Jenner followers think Khlo has some random other dad theyve narrowed it down to Alex Roldan, Kriss hairdresser who bears a striking similarity to Khlo. Kylie even posted a photo of the two posing next to each other and joked, First official photo of my sister and her dad! Like father like daughter!
But Robert Kardashian didnt want to know if Khlo wasnthis biological child. Even if he had suspicions that she might not be relatedto him, he refused to find out for sure. He [Robert] didnt want a DNA testdone, family friend Joni Migdal said.
He didnt want to find out anything. But he knew that she [Khlo] wasnt his. His confirmation to me was, Shes mine and I dont care who the father is.
Its true that Khlo is much taller than her full sistersKourtney and Kim, which lends credibility to the claim that she could have a differentfather. But thanks to the popularity of DNA testing, there could be concreteevidence that Robert is truly Khlos real dad after all.
At first, Khlo refused her familys urging to get a DNA test. After all, her alleged biological father Robert died in 2003 and she wouldnt benefit from finding out he wasnt paternally linked to her. I dont need someone to tell me who my family is, Khlo insisted.
But then curiosity must have got the better of the36-year-old reality star. She and her sisters took a test through 23 and Methat seemingly confirmed Robert was her father all along. The results showedthat Khlo is of Middle Eastern descent just like Kim, Kourtney, and moreimportantly, their dad.
You are my sister, Kourtney said when Khlo revealed the shocking results. Oh my God, we are sisters, Khlo agreed.
With the question of her lineage cleared up, fans are morelikely to focus these days on Khlos ever-changing appearance. Old photos of theGood American collaborator show a woman thats unrecognizable compared to howshe looks recently. Besides hair extensions, fans speculate that Khlo has hadlip fillers, a nose job, cheek implants, and various other procedures.
The celeb has not confirmed any of these rumors. But she did joke with a fan who asked why she looked so different and said she had a face transfer.
Despite Khlos changing appearance, theres only one man who provided her DNA: Robert Kardashian.
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Insights on the Viral Vector & Plasmid DNA Manufacturing Global Market to 2027 – by Product, Application and Geography – ResearchAndMarkets.com -…
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The "Viral Vector & Plasmid DNA Manufacturing Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Product; Application, and Geography" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global viral vector & plasmid DNA manufacturing market is expected to reach US$ US$ 2, 247.7 million by 2027 from US$ 459.4 million in 2019. The market is estimated to grow with a CAGR of 22.1% from 2020 to 2027.
Driving factors such as growing awareness of gene therapy, increasing prevalence of genetic disorders and infectious diseases across the world are expected to upsurge the market growth. Additionally, growth in the global healthcare market is likely to have a positive impact on the market in coming years. However the high cost associated with gene therapy is the major factor hindering the market growth.
Gene therapies offer an effective way for the treatment of genetic diseases, the acceptance and awareness of gene therapy continues to grow, especially in developed regions. The increase in awareness of gene therapies leads to market entry of new and established players for manufacturing various gene therapy technologies. For instance, according to a study published by Alliance for Regenerative Medicine in 2018, the number of gene therapy-related clinical trials witnessed growth of an estimated 18.0% compared to the previous year across the world. This growth in the number of clinical trials indicates rise in awareness and massive investments.
Established companies, healthcare organizations, and research institutes are focusing on spreading awareness related to gene therapies as they offer a modern way of disease treatment. For instance, in 2018, Alliance for Regenerative Medicine announced the launch of a new foundation to promote comprehensive understanding and acceptance of gene therapies. This newly formed organization will work to grow public awareness and benefits of certain gene therapy-based aspects such as cell therapy, tissue-engineering, gene editing, and organ regeneration.
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Applied DNA’s COVID-19 Vaccine, And Other News: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of Biopharma – Seeking Alpha
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Applied DNA reports positive preclinical results for COVID-19 vaccine
Applied DNA Sciences Inc. (APDN) announced that its COVID-19 vaccine candidate has yielded robust antibody and T-cell responses even at very low doses of linear DNA. The company is collaborating with Takis Biotech for developing this vaccine. Both the companies believe that no single vaccine may be able to offer a universal solution to the outbreak.
During the trial, BALB/c mice were given linear DNA at day 1 and a booster vaccination on day 21. All animals exhibited seroconversion to producing IgG against SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein by day 14. There was also significant increase in response by Day 38. This data was in line with IgGs that in prior studies with plasmids were neutralizing. Five different candidates of linear synthetic genomic constructs of the S gene were assessed. These constructs were designed for optimal expression in muscle and maximal immunogenicity after vaccination.
Linear construct with the sequence corresponding to an abbreviated form of the Spike protein was found to have the strongest T-cell response to the linear vaccines. The T-cell response implicated both the CD4+ and CD8+ lineages, indicating that the response may be sustained for long term. Dr. James A. Hayward, president and CEO of Applied DNA, said, We look forward to supporting further studies by Takis with a goal of entering human trials in early Autumn. We believe no single vaccine will provide the security we need as a global population, and that our LineaDNA vaccines will complement those already marching toward the market.
Takesi CEO Dr. Luigi Aurisicchio stated that the companies need to move to toxicology studies and must undertake large animal studies. The companies are also looking to collaborate with third parties to help them in the marketing process.
As per the data retrieved from titration studies, antisera derived from mice vaccinated with linear DNA retained its binding activity even at dilutions of 1:50,000. Existence of IgGs against SARS-CoV-2 Spike in bronchoalveolar lavage shows that vaccination in mouse muscle may permit the consequent antibodies to combat the infection in the lower lung.
These vaccine candidates, in plasmid format, have shown to prompt neutralizing antibodies that blocked uptake of SARS-CoV-2 upon introducing functional virus to human cells in culture in the presence of the mouse antisera. Similar neutralization studies are planned to be undertaken shortly for the antisera produced by the linear DNA constructs.
Linear DNA vaccines have several advantages associated with them. These vaccines remain stable during storage and shipment. These are also amenable to mass production globally. There is also no risk of transferring antibiotic resistance genes. Further, these vaccines are highly efficient, are simple to produce and avoid bacterial vectors. Applied DNA stated that it is capable of manufacturing an improved LineaDNA vaccine in a short period of time of receiving the sequence of a mutant variant.
Applied DNA is a leading Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based DNA manufacturer, aiding in vitro diagnostic. The company also engages in development of pre-clinical nucleic acid-based therapeutic product candidates and supply chain security measures.
Berkeley Lights (BLI) showed stunning performance on its first day of trading. The stock opened at $51.05, 132 percent above its offer price of $22.00 apiece. The company is based out of California and described itself as leading digital-cell biology company focused on enabling and accelerating the rapid development and commercialization of biotherapeutics and other cell-based products. Berkeley proved to be the frontrunner in a bunch of biotech companies such as Relay Therapeutics (RLAY) and ALX Oncology (ALXO) raising funds this week.
Berkeley Lights offered 8.1 million shares at $22 per share. The company had raised both the quantity and price upward as earlier its offering was limited to 7.4 million shares. The estimated price range of $19 to $20 per share was also higher than its previous price target range of $16 and $18 per share.
The IPO market is currently in the boom stage in general, but the impact is particularly palpable in the biotech sector. Another biotech company, Relay Therapeutics, saw its stock shooting up 75 percent on the first of day of trading. ALX Oncology's stock climbed 58 percent, closing at $30 in comparison to its offer price of $19 per share. So far this year, 13 biotech companies have raised more than $200 million.
Berkeley does not produce any drug on its own, but its digital cell biology platform can be used to analyze living cells in a variety of ways. This feature is conducive to fast drug development and production processes. The platform captures deep phenotypic, functional and genotypic data for thousands of single cells in parallel. Digital cell biology platform mainly consists of proprietary consumables such as regent kits and OptoSelect chips.
The company is currently collaborating with Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) and Sanofi (NASDAQ:SNY) for antibody discovery processes. Berkeley Lights Beacon and Lightning systems and Culture Station instrument are designed for research use only and are not meant for use in diagnostic procedures.
Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD) reported that it has executed a definitive agreement with Hayfin Capital. The agreement will allow the company to avail up to $400 million in credit facility. Amicus plans to use the funds for financing various operational and strategic activities. The applicable interest rate for the debt is 6.5% above LIBOR, subject to a 100-basis-point floor.
Amicus stated that, subject to closing conditions, the new loan is likely to be funded before August 4, 2020. Daphne Quimi, Amicus Chief Financial Officer, said, Securing this financing with market setting terms gives us a strong financial platform to advance both patient and Amicus shareholder interests. Defining now a clear path to profitability, without the need for any future dilutive financing, reflects the global profile of Amicus today and our future. Hayfin Capital Management is a European alternative asset management firm with nearly 15 billion of assets under management.
Amicus Therapeutics is mainly engaged in the development of novel high-quality medicines for treating rare metabolic diseases. The company has robust development pipeline with well-formed focus on Fabry disease, Pompe disease and Batten disease. Amicus also has several plans in pre-clinical stage. Currently, it has Galafold monotherapy for Fabry in the market. The company expects the revenue to be in the range of $250 million to $260 million for this year.
Amicus has strong suite of platform technologies as well. Its pharmacological chaperone technology aims to deal with LDs that are characterized by mutated proteins. These pharmacological chaperones are small molecules and work by binding themselves to a target enzyme for potentially improving its stability factor. The company uses its proprietary Chaperone-Advanced Replacement Therapy (CHART) technology for developing chaperone or ERT combinations.
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The Only Obstacle To A Healthy World Is Government Secrecy And Propaganda – Scoop.co.nz
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If people in power were no longer able to hide secretsand spin lies about what's going on in the world, all of ourmajor problems would come to an end. Because secretive andmanipulative power structures are the source of all of ourmajor problems.
If the public could see what'sactually happening in their world, they would immediatelybegin using the power of their numbers to overhaul ourcurrent system. This is why our current system pours so muchenergy into preventing the public from seeing what'sactually happening in their world.
If it weren't forthe constant campaign of obfuscation and manipulation ofpublic perception via veils of government secrecy andpropaganda, humanity would naturally find its way out of thepower-driven tribulations it now faces, as surely as you'llavoid obstacles and hazards in your path when you arewalking with your eyes open. The only problem in this caseis that our eyes have not been permitted toopen.
May All BeRevealed
"The fight for humanitys futurebegins at your own eyelids."https://t.co/j1JQcolxIh
Caitlin Johnstone
(@caitoz) June24, 2020
It isn't actuallynecessary to hold a bunch of hard, rigid ideas about exactlywhat kind of society we should have, what kind of politicalsystem we should have, what kind of economic system weshould have. There's nothing wrong with promoting ideas andhaving preferences of course, but really if you just gavehumanity the ability to navigate through its own troubles byremoving the blindfolds of propaganda and power opacity, itwould organically create a healthy society, andrealistically such a society probably won't look a whole lotlike our mental models.
You do have the option, then,of simply promoting the end ofgovernment/political/corporate/financial opacity and the endof establishment perception management. Wanting humanity tosee with clear eyes so that it can make its own informeddecisions about where to take itself is a complete politicalposition, in and of itself. You don't have to hold any otherpolitical preferences of any kind if you don't wantto.
The desire for an end to the obfuscations andmanipulations of the powerful so that humanity can find itsown way is the most anti-authoritarian position you canpossibly take, because it also protects the world from yourown authoritarian impulses.
I personally am veryleftwardly inclined and believe that if humanity had itsperception management blindfolds removed it would naturallycreate a world where we're all truly equal and everyone istaken care of by the collective each according to theirneed, but what the hell do I know? Maybe if the blindfold isremoved I'd be proven wrong. I respect human sovereigntyenough to want to find out, free from my own politicalpreferences. I should not be the one making such societaldecisions, society as a whole should. I just want humanperception to be freed up enough to make thatcall.
How To Defeat TheEmpire
"What I do advocate, in as manydifferent ways as I can come up with, is a decentralizedguerrilla psywar against the institutions which enable thepowerful to manipulate the way ordinary people think, actand vote."https://t.co/4F5dWaURdq
Caitlin Johnstone
(@caitoz) September10, 2019
If you choose to makethe end of perception management your foremost priority,that means you push for government transparency at everyopportunity and support any movement to take away secrethiding places from the powerful.
It means opposing theway the powerful bolt shut all the doors on public scrutinyof their behavior, smear anyone who speculates about whatthey might be up to as a crazy conspiracy theorist, andimprisons anyone who leaks information about what they'rereally doing to the people.
It means you supportwhistleblowers like Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden whohelp shine light on the things power tries to keep hidden inthe dark.
It means you support WikiLeaks and JulianAssange and any journalist who helps expose the secrets ofthe powerful.
It means you fightthe empire's propaganda machine at every opportunity tobreak public trust in its manipulations.
It means yousupport breaking up the monolithic mass media and givingeveryone the equal ability to influence the dominantnarratives.
It means opposing internet censorship,since Silicon Valley plutocrats proppingup the establishment their kingdoms are built upon bycensoring anti-establishment voices is another way ofkeeping people from being shown the truth about theirworld.
I personally would add that it means supportingthe decriminalization of psychedelics, because seeing withinourselves is just as important as seeing what's happening inour world and entheogens can facilitate this seeing, butmaybe that's just me.
Cancel GovernmentSecrecy: Notes From The Edge Of The NarrativeMatrix
"Government says it needs secrecy tomake war on its enemies effectively, and, curiously, themore secrecy we allow it the more wars and enemies it seemsto have."https://t.co/fLWa478cva
Caitlin Johnstone
(@caitoz) July20, 2020
Again, there's no harmin engaging in politics and pushing for the changes you'dlike to see in your world, and there can be many benefits todoing so. But as long as people are successfully preventedfrom seeing and understanding what's really happening intheir world by the obfuscation of information and by themanipulation of people's perception of that information, thestatus quo will always remain in place.
So in myopinion this is the most sensible point upon which toconverge our energy. I personally have no interest incontrolling what humanity does, and desire only that peoplecome to see freely enough to make their owndecisions.
It's absolutely insane that informationwhich affects us all is kept hidden away from our clearvision by secrecy and propaganda. It's even crazier thatthey shame us when we wonder what's really going on andthrow us in prison when we try to find out. We must liberateourselves from this madness so we can create a healthy worldtogether.
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When 20-year-old university student Zaya (whose name has been changed for this article) entered Seattles Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, otherwise known as the CHOP, it was more out of coincidence than deliberate action. She and her mother were only in Seattle to attend a bridal shower. Gearing up to head home with a last-minute coffee run, Zayas plans changed when a man mentioned that the CHOP was just around the corner from the caf.
The two entered the CHOP from the north end of Cal Anderson Park, initially spotting only a cluster of tents and mistaking it for a homeless encampment. I didnt really know what to expect because I hadnt really seen pictures of it before, she recalled. Despite playing an active role in signing petitions, reading about ongoing protests (including the CHOP) and often being the one to educate family members about the Black Lives Matter movement, Zaya couldnt paint a concrete image of the area in her mind before her visit.
Indeed, the CHOPs composition has been thoroughly difficult to nail down from the outside looking in. Originally called the CHAZ for Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, the area (including a police precinct) was occupied by protesters starting on June 9, after long and occasionally violent demonstrations against the murder of George Floyd. Law enforcement was not allowed inside, as street access was blocked off with concrete barriers and monitored by a group of volunteers. This is where the facts largely end, and speculation begins: a New York Post article called the area a continuing experiment in anarchy, chaos and brute-force criminality, while a piece by Vox stated that the neighborhood has flourished since police left the area to protesters.
Zaya was already skeptical of most mainstream news outlets and their coverage of the CHOP. There also isnt that much media coverage on the good parts of it. All the [mainstream news] covers is when the police go off. They dont cover what leads up to that. She had seen Facebook posts from friends and family that condemned the protest, but Zaya was wary of accepting those statements at face value. Her hour-long visit on June 21 convinced her that these accusations were unwarranted.
Heading south past the tents in Cal Anderson Park, Zaya was surprised to discover that there was more to the CHOP than just an encampment: the nearby Bobby Morris Field had been occupied as well, serving as a multi-purpose space for protestors. There were people doing organized yoga there were people teaching each other how to defend themselves in a fight, there were people just playing music. Just people running around playing games. There were tents lining the edges of the field but nothing in the middle. Zaya also recalled a distinct image of Black women practicing yoga on the Bobby Morris Field, surrounded by a chain of protestors who formed to protect them from any outside interference.
Beyond the Bobby Morris Field is East Pine Street, home of the now-defunct East Precinct of the Seattle Police Department. Many vendors populated the street to create a makeshift farmers market, giving away free food and supplies to anyone who approached them. In Zayas eyes, the CHOP appeared to be self-sufficient, even featuring a community garden that hosted a variety of crops. Everything you could ask for is there supplies, a place to sleep, community, self-defense.
The East Precinct itself was unoccupied. Zaya had taken photos of the site, which was boarded up with plywood and covered in graffiti that carried a wide range of messages. One reads, Fire Steven McNew, referencing an officer who shot and killed a pregnant Black woman, Charleena Lyles, in 2017 after she had reported a burglary. Another states, If Seattle is so progressive, decriminalize entheogens and plant medicine just like Denver, Oakland and Santa Cruz have done. The most widely publicized graffiti from the precinct is likely the sign that adorns its entrance, which now reads, Seattle People Department.
Several lawn chairs had been set up outside the precinct for guards to watch over the area. In Zayas photos, two of these guards can be seen talking: one, in a black hoodie and sweatpants, is looking at something on a smartphone. The other, wearing a black shirt and pink shorts, drinks from a disposable coffee cup. Neither appears to be armed. Both are wearing crocs.
Zaya was quick to mention how this image contradicts those depicting militancy at the CHOP. You know how [the guards] get portrayed on media as these really intimidating, scary people who are strapped and guarding the entrances thats just not the case. [One of them] was just this chill white dude, sitting in a lawn chair just saying Hi to everyone, with a little radio on his belt. Thats it. It is worth noting that demonstrators within the CHOP have mentioned guards carrying concealed weapons before, but Zaya did not observe the presence of any weapons while on site.
After exploring the site, reading graffiti messages, talking with demonstrators and approaching vendors, Zaya returned the way she came, passing a 30-foot-tall Black Lives Matter fist in the Bobby Morris Field. Her time in the CHOP was brief, but its impact would last far beyond the flight home.
Im sure there was stuff going on behind the scenes, but out in public, it was just people living. Something Zaya noted during her time in the CHOP was how the politics of its existence were only a small percentage of the conversation taking place within the community. Many people were just going about their day, taking yoga classes or growing crops amid the backdrop of an ongoing protest.
Zaya said that the CHOP could be something akin to a communist society, pointing out that labels and economic status had no real impact on how one was treated within the CHOP, which largely operated without money. The emphasis on communal bonds was revitalizing for Zaya, who had felt weighed down by the animosity of living in cities and suburbs. I think what [made it a revitalizing experience] was the innocence and the pure community nobody cared what you looked like, nothing mattered. You dont really get that sense of community anymore in our society. Especially [during the pandemic].
While the makeshift nature of CHOPs vendors and gardens has dissuaded some from accepting its community model, Zaya noted a demographic that directly benefitted from open access to consolidated resources: the homeless population. It gave a safe haven for a lot of homeless people to get food. Have a community to talk to. Be safe. Not worry about getting jumped every night when they go to bed.
The CHOP was disbanded by police on July 1, less than a month after it was established and a mere 10 days after Zayas visit. Honestly, I did expect the CHOP to get dismantled, Zaya noted. They had taken up so much space. Especially since its a police precinct, you know, [the police] have got big egos. They werent gonna let [demonstrators] keep it for too long.
The final days of the CHOP saw a shooting that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old one of four shootings that took place in the CHOP and its surrounding area. Many have criticized the CHOP for this reason, deeming it a failed experiment and proof that an anti-police or self-policing society cannot function. Zaya doesnt see it that way, stating in reference to the latest shooting: Youre gonna get crazy people no matter where you go. You cant blame the entire CHOP for one persons actions.
She also rebutted with an example of success in demilitarizing police: a 55% drop in NYPD arrests in 2014 that generally saw similar or lower crime rates, despite the drastic decrease in police presence. I personally dont think we should absolutely abolish the police, but I do think we should defund and reform the police, she clarified.
The CHOP has remained a topic of intense discourse and controversy, but Zaya still believes in its promise: It set out to be a safe haven. And I think it was successful in that. For the time it was there most people greatly benefitted from the community that they had made. They were a part of something again. The conversation has continued with attempts to mirror the CHOP in cities like Portland, where a friend of Zaya is still actively working to establish an occupation with similar goals in mind.
While the zone itself may no longer exist, Zayas visit endures in her mind, as a reminder to actively manifest and advocate for ideals that fueled the CHOP in the first place. Me going to the CHOP I did absolutely nothing. I didnt participate. I just visited. You need to actively do things on your own to make a difference.
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Ron Paul: Big Holes In The Covid ‘Spike’ Narrative – OpEd – Eurasia Review
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Motorcycle accidents ruled Covid deaths? In the rush to paint Florida as the epicenter of the second wave of the coronavirus outbreak, government officials and their allies in the mainstream media have stooped to ridiculous depths to maximize the death count. A television station this weekend looked into two highly unusual Covid deaths among victims in their 20s, and when they asked about co-morbidities they were told one victim had none, because his Covid death came in the form of a fatal motorcycle accident.
Sadly, this is not an isolated incident. In fact the spike that has dominated the mainstream for the last couple of weeks is full of examples of such trickery.
Washington state last week revised its Covid death numbers downward when it was revealed that anyone who passed away for any reason whatsoever who also had coronavirus was listed as a Covid-19 death even if the cause of death had nothing to do with Covid-19.
In South Carolina, the state health agency admitted that the spike in Covid deaths was only the result of delayed reporting of suspected Covid deaths.
An analysis of reported daily Covid deaths last week compared to actual day-of-death in Houston revealed that the recent spike consisted largely of deaths that occurred in April through June. Why delay reporting until now?
We do know that based on this spike the Democrat mayor of Houston cancelled the convention of the Texas Republican Party. Mission accomplished?
Doesnt it seem suspicious that so many states have experienced delayed reporting of deaths until Fauci and his gang of experts announced that we are in a new nightmare scenario?
Last week in Florida which is perhaps not coincidentally the location of the Republican Partys national convention another scandal emerged when hundreds of Covid test centers reported 100 percent positive results. Obviously this would paint a far grimmer picture of the resurgence of the virus. Orlando Health, for example, reported a positivity rate of 98 percent a shocking level but a further investigation revealed a true positivity rate of only 9.4 percent. Those anomalies were repeated throughout the state.
Cases once meant individuals who displayed sufficient symptoms to be treated in medical facilities. But when the scaremongers needed a second wave they began reporting any positive test result as a Covid case. No wonder we have a spike.
Politics demands that politicians be seen doing something rather than nothing, even if that something is more harmful than doing nothing at all. That is why Washington is so addicted to sanctions.
The same has been true especially in Republican-controlled states in the US in response to the coronavirus. Faced with a virus that has killed about one-third as many people as the normal, seasonal flu virus in 2018, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has endorsed a partial shutdown of the economy resulting in millions tossed into the despair of unemployment. Then he arbitrarily shut down bars because massively increased testing showed more people have been exposed to the virus. And he mandated that people wear face masks. Neither shutting down bars (instead of restaurants or Walmarts) nor forcing people to wear masks will have any effect on the progression of the virus through society. But at least he looks like hes doing something.
We are facing the greatest assault on our civil liberties in our lifetimes. The virus is real, but the government reaction is political and totalitarian. As it falls apart, will more Americans start fighting for their liberty?
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Results from golf league play around Polk County through July 20.
Results from golf league play around Polk County through July 20 with format, date, event and winners by flight or class in alphabetical order.
Big Cypress 18-Hole Ladies, Nine-Hole Event, Low Gross/Net, July 14: First Flight Gross - Heidi Aittama 34, Jan Turner 39, Net - Jennifer Renaud 34, Joanne Burkemper and Diana Berube both at 36; Second Gross - Anne Merritt and Jennifer Hostutler tied at 45, Net - Barb Fatzinger 33, Linda Kimberlin 34. Closest to pin: No. 5 - Heidi Aittama plus 2-19 HDCP, Linda Kimberlin 20+ HDCP.
Big Cypress Men's Thursday, Three Clubs and a Putter, July 16: First Flight - Joe Greco 72, Eddie Kiena and Ray Berube tied at 74; Second - Mike Schaeberle 73, Bob Chapman 75, Arnie Howard 73. Closest to pin: No. 5 - Joe DAmbrosio, Bob Chapman; No. 8 - Timmy Monahan; No. 13 - Ray Berube; No. 15 - Eddie Kiena, Eddie Lane.
Cleveland Heights Tuesday Men's, Draw and Quota Points, July 14: Herb Koffler/Dave Neal/Steve Criss plus 6, Keith Lohman/Paul Pelchat/Ron Moisuk plus 3, Mike Mimnaugh/Ron Berry/Dick Gebo plus 2. Closest to pin: No. A2 and C8 - Dennis Compton. Best Over Quota: A - Herb Koffler plus 6; B - Keith Lohman plus 5; C - Dave Neal plus 2.
Eaglebrooke Men's Early Morning Group, July 18: Team Best vs Average Score, July 18: Paul Rouleau/Mike Gilbert/Richard Grant/Tyler Wright minus 5.7, Wayne Fugett, Paul Meyer, Ladd Kline, Al Hanif minus 3.7. Team Point Quota, July 19: Smith Patterson/John Johnson/Kyle Thomas/Jeff Lang and Dan Girata/Albert Sagnella/Richard Grant/Tony Autorino tied at plus 11.
Hamptons Men's, Net Stroke Play, July 14: A Flight - Chuck Swafford 50, Joe DeBonis 54 on a match of cards over Bill Spivey; B - Terry Foster 54, Bob Miller 55, Bill Colclaser 57. Closest to pin: No. 5 - Joe DeBonis; No. 10 - Mark Torr.
Lake Ashton Blue Man Group, Four-Player Team, Best Net on Par 4s, Best Two Nets on Par 5s, Best Three Nets on Par 3s, July 15: Front 9 - George Wilkinson/Larry Griffin/Jim Fish/Ed Costello 36, Doug Stanforth/Ron Watterson/Gary Robillard/Ghost 39, Gator Patrick/Tom Anderson/Jim Smith/Nolan Hake 41; Back 9 - Joe Ricobonno/Steve Burrell/Bob Yeager/Ron Mckie 43, Jim Blackwell/Rich Burns/Jerry Getters/Mike Costello and Ken Engh/Art Luke/Jim Jameson/Norm Wirtala tied at 45.
Lake Ashton Ladies 18-Holers, Four Player Scramble, July 14: First Flight - Mafie Walker/Janis Vasquenza/Lynne Abbott/Marie Clauser 53.3, Colette McKie/Cheryl Coveleskie/Margaret Volpe/Pat Hodges 54, Cheryl Winchester/Mary Anne Stadfeld/Carole Ferrieri/Jackie Tressler 54.2.
Lake Ashton Ladies Niners, Four-Player Scramble, July 14: Carolyn Alvaro/Ann Lake/Diane Struble/Liz Meigel and Carol Zalesky/Brenda Arant/Carol Gillespie/Loretta Hieronimus tied at 25, Laverne Anderson, Linda Ford, Jane Poole, Missy Prescott 26.
Lake Ashton Men's, Two Best Nets Even Holes Plus Three Best Nets Odd Holes, July 15: Chuck Randall/Ron Mcdonnell/Mike Krigelski/Randall Carpenter 164, Rolly Geyer/Jim Capra/Tim Prokop/Jim Ford 165, Larry Wilson/Ted Hall/Don Connors/Courtney Smith 167.
Lake Bess 7 a.m. Tuesday Mens Scramble, Random Team Draw, July 14: Tom Houston/Pat Ferrio/Henry Adams/Joe Gulini minus 5. Closest to pin: No. 7 - Mark Detrick.
Lakeland Elks Lodge 1291 Monday League, Wedgewood, July 20: A Flight - Jim Preston plus 5, Bob Kutsch plus 4 on a match of cards over Carl Hatfield, B - Bill Soldrich plus 4 on a match of cards over Bob Fuschetti and Mike Powell. Closest to pin: No. 8 (50/50) and No. 15 - Bill Soldrich.
Ridge Men's, Wedgewood, July 16: Paul Forkner plus 5, Bobby Lassiter plus 3, Dob Smith and Dennis Johnson tied at plus 1. Closest to pin: No. 4, 11, 17 - Blake Tyler; No. 6 - Dob Smith.
Schalamar Creek Couples', 4 Person Scramble (9 Holes), July 15: First Flight - Richard Romero/Linda Romero/Glen Valentine/Ginger Valentine 34, Ted Reid/Ginny Reid/Don Taft/Kathy Taft 35.
Schalamar Creek Ladies', Low Gross/Low Net (9 Holes), July 14: First Flight Gross - Crystal Santopadre 50, Dianne Lang 52, Linda Romero and Carol Sutton tied at 38.
Schalamar Creek Men's, Two-Man Best Ball, July 13: Clayt Liljequist/Paul Loftis 59, Jim van DeVelde/Larry Smith and Greg Spencer/Glen Valentine tied at 61; Second - Jerry Throgmorton/Terry Phalen 56, Joe McElhenny/Don Gledhill 57, Don Abbott/Ed Herring 62.
TOURNAMENTS & LEAGUES
BARTOW INDIVIDUAL POINTS, Wednesdays, nine holes, make up your own foursome, $17 ($12 green fee and cart), pays all plus scores, night specials in the lounge. Call 863-533-9183.
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS MENS, tee times available 7:30-8:30 a.m. Wednesday through Monday and Friday, groups or individuals welcome, quota points with skins optional, eight to 10 groups now play. Call Paul Boeh at 863-738-4129.
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS TUESDAY WOMENS, every Tuesday, tee times start at 8:30 a.m. Call Shirley Kalck at 863-853-9566.
HUNTINGTON HILLS TWO-ASIDE, Saturdays, 18-Hole Points Quota. Check in by 8:15 a.m. Contact Terri White at 863-5594082 or eagle-2par@aol.com.
HUNTINGTON HILLS WHY WORRY WEDNESDAYS, Nine-Hole Quota Points, 5:15 p.m. shotgun start. Contact Terri White at 863-559-4082 or eagle-2par@aol.com.
LAKELAND MENS SENIOR GOLF, 7:30 a.m. shotgun starts, play against golfers within your handicap. Call Ed Young at 863-648-9695.
LPGA AMATEUR GOLF ASSOCIATION is looking for women and men to play in weekly Wednesday league and every other Saturday at various courses in the Winter Haven/Lakeland/Orlando and other areas. For more information, email Kathy Mannahan at pjacobs21@tampabay.rr.com.
POLO PARK MENS TUESDAY SCRAMBLE, 7:30 a.m. sign in. Random team draw. 18-Hole. For more information, call Polo Park Pro Shop at 863-424-3341.
POLO PARK MENS SATURDAY SCRAMBLE, 7:30 a.m. sign in. Random team draw. 18-Hole. For more information, call Polo Park Pro Shop at 863-424-3341.
RIDGE MENS THURSDAY QUOTA POINTS TOURNAMENTS, 7:30 a.m. tee time starts. Call Carroll Lasseter at 863-299-5350.
WEDGEWOOD THREE-MAN SCRAMBLE, nine holes; Tuesdays at 5 p.m.; call Marcus at 863-858-4451 by 2:30 p.m. to play.
WEDGEWOOD TWO-ASIDE GAME, 9 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays; 18-hole points game with skins and blind draw; call Marcus at 863-858-4451.
WEDGEWOOD MIXED CO-ED SCRAMBLE, 2 p.m. Thursdays. Call Marcus at 863-858-4451 by 1 p.m. to play.
E-mail results of local golf tournaments, aces and upcoming tournaments to mquinn@theledger.com; or mail to Golf News, Ledger Sports Department, P.O. Box 408, Lakeland, Fla., 33802. Include complete scores and league names. Deadline is Monday at 5 p.m.
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Lovers of liberty lose big with Justin Amash’s reelection decision – Washington Examiner
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Unfortunately, the vast majority of people who know who Libertarian Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan is view him through the lens of where he (and they) stand on President Trump.
Thats a pity.
The congressman was the only Republican to support the articles of impeachment against Trump, and the negative reaction from the MAGA-centric GOP base was just as extreme as Resistance Democrats rush to embrace him. The heat from conservatives would become so hot that Amash would soon leave his party to become an independent and then eventually embrace his identity as a tall L Libertarian in full, even briefly seeking that partys presidential nomination.
Trump-loving righties did not care that Amash had the most fiscally conservative record in Washington, just as much as Trump-hating lefties did not care, or at least ignored, that Amashs unshakable small-government political philosophy ran counter to their collectivist or socialist agendas. Both camps perceptions of Amash were all about Trump. They still are.
On Thursday night, amid that climate, Amash announced he would not be seeking reelection for his seat, leaving it to the two major parties to duke it out. A conventional Republican or Democrat will no doubt fill that seat.
But Amash was always anything but conventional. Long before the current president radically shuffled our politics, one would be hard-pressed to find a stauncher defender of the Constitution and the nation's founding principles than him. On civil liberties, foreign policy, the drug war, the size of the government, taxation, education, systemic racism, social tolerance, religious liberty, and more, Amash always stood for the Bill of Rights and individual rights against the authoritarian tendencies in both parties.
One of the highlights of Amashs political career came in the wake of whistleblower Edward Snowdens 2013 revelations that the U.S. government was mass-surveilling its citizens in every way imaginable. Amashs amendment to rein in NSA surveillance that year failed 205-217, a close loss that resulted in a failure to protect the public's Fourth Amendment privacy rights but cemented the Michigan congressman as one of the leading civil libertarians in Washington.
Amash was one of the few libertarian Republicans to get elected in the wake of then-Rep. Ron Pauls popular 2008 and 2012 grassroots presidential campaigns, along with fellow House member Rep. Thomas Massie and Pauls son, Sen. Rand Paul, all of whom have led the libertarian faction of the Republican Party for the last decade.
Each of these three men has virtually the same voting record when it comes to policy. They only differ on their approach to Trump. But since Trump is the only thing that has mattered to anyone for the last four years, what leaders actually stand for has mattered less than crude tribalism. Conservatives who are glad Amash will be gone because he dared to defy their glorious leader have nary a principle to stand on in making such an argument. Liberals who once, and might still, praise Amash for defying his partys president completely disagree with him on what government should or should not do.
Amash has remained an unwavering libertarian throughout his decade in Washington, and you arguably wont find a more dedicated champion of the principles that founded this country than this son of immigrants who aspired to become a U.S. congressman out of a pure desire to do what he thought was right.
Whatever happens in November and no matter where you stand on the president, Trumps indelible mark on our politics will not soon pass. For lovers of liberty, neither will Amashs.
Jack Hunter (@jackhunter74) is a contributor to the Washington Examiner's Beltway Confidential blog. He is the former political editor of Rare.us and co-authored the 2011 book The Tea Party Goes to Washington with Sen. Rand Paul.
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Big Crypto Hacks: Bad Crypto News of the Week – Cointelegraph
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It has been all over the news about the great Twitter Bitcoin hack of 2020. Weve got you covered if you havent been paying attention to #CryptoTwitter this week.
After a period of calm in the cryptomarkets, last week showed some movement. Unfortunately, it went in the wrong direction. Bitcoin was down about 3 percent over the last seven daysand it got off lightly. Ethereum fell more than 5 percent and Bitcoin Cash dropped over 8 percent.
One reason for the fall might be a relationship between stocks and digital coins. Analysts note that Bitcoin shows a 95 percent correlation with the S&P 500, and the Fear and Greed Index suggests that greed is moving the stock market while fear is holding onto cryptocurrencies.
There has been plenty of movement and in different directions: Tesla stock is rocketing even as Bitcoin volatility hits a three-year low. Binance coin has risen 17 percent. Other analysts suggest that a crypto winter could be over as take-up of digital coins increases, especially those with proof-of-stake protocols, but the data says that people are holding onto Bitcoin but trading Ether.
People should certainly be holding tightly onto their Bitcoins when theyre using Twitter. A massive hack of the social media platform placed scam messages on the accounts of Elon Musk, Kanye West, Bill Gates, and Joe Biden among others. The messages asked for donations of Bitcoin and promised a 2:1 return. Reports suggest that victims sent around $118,000 worth of Bitcoin to the address in the posts.
One set of transactions, though, contained a hidden message apparently suggesting that the scammers use Monero instead of Bitcoin. The hackers appear to be associated with the now-defunct website CryptoforHealth.com but we still dont know who was behind it. Justin Sun wants to find out. His was one of the accounts hacked. Hes offering a million dollars to anyone who can help track them down.
He probably shouldnt give that million dollars to Joshua Thomas Argires though. The 29-year-old Texan is alleged to have filed false loan applications worth $1.1 million to the Covid-19 Paycheck Protection Program. He then used the funds to buy cryptocurrency. Argires has been charged but he should count himself lucky.
The bodies of two promoters of the OneCoin scam have been found in suitcases in Mexico. The men, Oscar Brito Ibarra and Ignacio Ibarra, had been kidnapped and suffocated to death.
While Joe Biden scratches his head over the Bitcoin Twitter hack, Ron Pauls political director is quietly mining Bitcoin and building a new blockchain company. In China, the central bank is considering allowing the Tencent delivery giant Meituan Dianping to accept digital yuan and Japans giant financial institution, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, is planning to release a token later this year.
OKEx CEO Jay Hao is continuing to insist that Dogecoin is serious despite the recent TikTok pump scheme. Its not just Twitter that struggles with cryptoscams.
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