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Those face masks haven’t worked in Hong Kong after all

True believers in the use of masks against COVID-19 have pointed to Hong Kong to “prove” their case. For example: https://www.contagionlive.com/news/hong-kong-masks-independently-significant-coronavirus-intervention

In a press release, Sunny Wong, MD, associate professor, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, noted the particular success of Hong Kong in the pandemic despite many social distancing measures being voluntary.

“Despite [Hong Kong’s] proximity to mainland China, its infection rate of COVID-19 is generally modest with on 1,110 cases to-date. This correlates with an almost ubiquitous use of face masks in the city (up to 98.8 percent by respondents in a survey). Similar patterns are seen in other Asian areas, such as Taiwan, Thailand and Malaysia,” Wong said.

Though “use of face masks” has indeed been “almost ubiquitous” in Hong Kong, it evidently has not stopped the spread of COVID-19, according to the South China Morning Post.

Article link: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3092611/coronavirus-schools-suspended-hong-kong-over

It gives me no pleasure to repeat what all the randomized controlled tests tell us: that masks and respirators don’t prevent transmission of respiratory viruses. To keep insisting that they do, just because the CDC (now) says so, is irresponsible, to say the least.

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Italian scientist claims have discovered main mechanism behind COVID-19

Article link: https://www.jpost.com/health-science/italian-scientist-says-she-discovered-main-mechanism-behind-covid-19-626737

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Kentucky couple ordered to wear ankle monitors after positive COVID test, and refusal to sign papers

Article link: https://local12.com/news/nation-world/ky-couple-told-to-wear-ankle-monitors-after-positive-covid-test-refusing-to-sign-papers-cincinnati

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New German study links COVID-19 mortality risk to low selenium levels

A new study from Germany identifies a higher COVID mortality risk for those with low selenium levels.

5. Conclusions COVID-19 constitutes a universal threat to human health, necessitating fast, promising, and safe measures for reducing infection risk, suppressing virulence development, strengthening the immune system, and supporting recovery. The essential trace element Se may be most relevant for these issues. Subjects residing in areas with poor baseline Se supply or on restricted nutrition, and COVID patients with pre-existing comorbidities or long disease course are at particularly elevated risk for severe Se deficiency, and may profit from improving the Se supply by dietary or supplemental measures. The observed association of mortality risk with Se deficit and the likely underlying feed-forward mechanism argues for initiating intervention studies under the highest quality standards, in order not to miss a universally available, inexpensive, and safe preventive measure and adjuvant treatment option.

Study link: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/7/2098/htm

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Google unsubscribing NFU members

From Matthew Witt:

Hi Mark – Google congratulates me for successfully unsubscribing NFU. Thing is, I didn’t.

Screenshot attached.

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Fishermen test positive for COVID-19 after 35 days at sea, and all tested negative before they left

Something must be done about those fish not wearing masks.

Article link: https://news.yahoo.com/coronavirus-fishermen-test-positive-despite-232641456.html

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Andrew Sullivan purged by the Blue Guards at New York Magazine

An admirably graceful exit. He’ll be going back to blogging.

Article link: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/07/andrew-sullivan-see-you-next-friday.html

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More on that “spike” in Florida: Young man killed in a motorcycle crash was listed as a COVID-19 death

Fox 35 is doing actual journalism.

Article link: https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/fox-35-investigates-questions-raised-after-fatal-motorcycle-crash-listed-as-covid-19-death

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“It’s all about eugenics in the end”: Robert Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein and the inhuman “science” poised to “keep us safe”

Amazing Polly brilliantly connects some very troubling dots.

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A visit from the FBI

Michael Averko, a tireless critic of the Russophobia prevailing in the US foreign policy establishment, and (therefore) “our free press,” had an interesting encounter with two FBI agents a few days ago.

His email reporting it, and his follow-up email noting some responses from his readership, reminds us that we’re always being watched here in the Great Panopticon called “cyber-space.” 

From Michael Averko:

Two young men greeted me in front of my home this morning, saying they were with the FBI and wanted to ask me questions about the Strategic Culture Foundation. The credentials shown to me (and not shown to me again upon my request) didn’t include a photo ID. They only gave their last names and said they were reluctant in giving me their first names on the premise that I might formally comment on this exchange. I regret not taking down their license plate number.

They wanted to know about the Strategic Culture Foundation (SCF), adding that I wasn’t in any trouble and that I didn’t have to cooperate with them. I noted what happened to Michael Flynn. Hence, some  reluctance on my part to engage with them. The only question I answered was on whether the SCF has any ties to Russian military intelligence. I answered by saying I can’t say for sure and doubt it. I added that my impression is that the SCF comprises politically interested Russians, who want to be involved with the issues they cover.

I added that if anyone has issues with my commentary, they should deal with it in a direct manner.

Given the problems in the US, (including a rise in crime), it’d be more prudent for the FBI to not spend such effort on the likes of yours truly. Then again, some, like Susan Rice, have suggested, without any conclusive proof, that the Russian government might somehow be behind the aforementioned US domestic concern.

Follow-up on July 15:

Local office confirmed that the visit was by actual FBI. Feedback is interesting. With confidentiality respected, the following includes an extended exchange with an Obama admin appointee, who has been big on the Russia-bashing media circuit.

Mike 

The country is frustrated. That implies danger to anyone or everyone. Keep cool Mike. It is your truth about Russia that may have some worried. Best to you for all the great articles you have published over the years. 

**** 

Very interesting. I bet they’ll listen in on your correspondence.

Listen to this. My friend’s grandson, who’s in his 30’s, was talking trash [with friends] on their cell phones last month. Typical crap like, if the ****s keep it up we’re going to have to start shooting, etc.

Well, two days later a couple of agents from the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms are waiting outside his driveway early morning. As he pulls out his driveway they pull him over and start questioning him. Asking if he belongs to any para-military organizations, etc.

It’s scary. The Feds are obviously listening in on conversations!!!

****

Really don’t get your russia fascination myself quite frankly. Do you do all this writing as a job or a hobby?

****

This is bizarre. I wonder what was the real intent of their visit and if they were who they claimed to be. 

****

Without allowing you to write down their identity numbers and names if I was confronted by such alleged FBI assholes I would have reminded them they are not the “secret police” they work for you as a taxpayer and I would tell them to shove it up their ass! Glad you were not very cooperative… 

****

Susan Rice is the real threat. She is a dangerous war monger who perpetually seeks confrontation with Russia. Unfortunately she is not alone.

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Remember–FBI doesn’t stand for Fucking Bunch of Idiots, it stands for Famous But Incompetent.

Contact your US Senators’ offices and keep bugging them until you get something in writing from the FBI. Ditto your US Representative. Put heat on them until something gets sent from the FBI.

That’s my advice. Take it with however many grains/ounces/pounds of salt you want. 

****

Congratulations, you’ve arrived in that point in life where guys from the FBI are young men. 

Mike, please send me your autograph. It’ll be worth something after they start tracking you with black helicopters or, worse, Predator drones.

Also, did you call the local FBI to see if they are aware of the investigation?

****

Next time don’t talk to anyone without getting their full names and identity numbers.

I don’t think you dealt with any sensitive information, but when in doubt, tell them you want your attorney present.

****

Well, as amusing things go, I think anyone would prefer a good romcom to that sort of visit. Michael Flynn’s case is a chilling example of how supposedly informal conversations can be used. Am sorry to hear you had to deal with this.  

****  [Exchange with unnamed Russia-basher, appointed to some post by Obama:]

In reverse chrono order:

Sure. Just letting you know that you carry on like a coddled brat.

—– Original Message —–

From:
To:
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2020 12:02 AM
Subject: Re: Somewhat Amusing FBI Visit

Can you please just stop emailing me?  Thanks.

Michael Averko <michaelaverko@msn.com<mailto:michaelaverko@msn.com>> wrote:

[External Sender]
Which explains why the FBI spends their time on me. As for felons, Brennan, Schiff, Duckworth and Clapper have lied without penalty. Insulting me with an inaccurate characterization doesn’t come across as being so intelligent.
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From: 
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 9:55 PM
To: 
Subject: Re: Somewhat Amusing FBI Visit

No. It’s just really sad that you’re such an uneducated sycophant. Flynn and Stone are convicted felons. You’re just a moron.

From:
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 9:19 PM
To:
Subject: Re: Somewhat Amusing FBI Visit

Okay. I realize this kind of Deep State work is apparently okay with you. Flynn and Stone wasn’t enough.

Michael Averko – https://www.eurasiareview.com/author/michael-averko/