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Out of the WSJ a couple of days ago, one of many reasons I don't do China.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-locks-information-on-the-country-inside-a-black-box-9c039928?mod=djem10point
China created a black box around its economic data.
Guided by President Xi Jinping’s emphasis on national security, authorities in recent months have restricted or cut off overseas access to various databases involving corporate-registration information, patents, procurement documents, academic journals and official statistical yearbooks. Of extra concern in recent days: Access to economic and financial data from Wind Information, widely used by analysts and investors both inside and outside the country, appears to be drying up.........................
What a joke. The average 10 yr old, let alone the average teen, can get through a small geo block like that faster than a knife goes through soft butter. Apps and vpn's these days won't even cause a passing thought or take more than a few seconds, can be applied with start up of the os. Won't slow it down one bit. Guess it relieves them of any liability though.
PornHub blocks Utah over state law which requires it to verify the age of all visitors
We've all been there, multiple times. Anybody that says they haven't is a rare anomaly, more than likely just bs. If you don't mind holding a bit, a risk, but you'll probably come out fine.
All out 3.18-19. Not exactly how I would of liked to play today, but I'm green at least. Might have a small trade left today, we'll see.
Halved again, out 3.19-20
Health officials warn irritating COVID symptom may be back
Will Conybeare, Addy Bink
https://www.newsnationnow.com/health/coronavirus/health-officials-warn-irritating-covid-symptom-may-be-back/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=t.co&utm_campaign=socialflow
Updated: MAY 1, 2023 / 11:04 AM CDT
(KTLA) – A new coronavirus subvariant is starting to spread in the U.S. and, according to health experts, it could be causing an annoying symptom to return.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 10% of all COVID cases reported last week were determined to be from the omicron-related XBB.1.16 subvariant, being referred to by some as Arcturus.
After first being reported in January, the World Health Organization declared XBB.1.16 a variant of interest in mid-April, The Hill reports.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning residents that this omicron sub-strain of COVID-19 may come with an irritating symptom: conjunctivitis
Commonly known as pink eye, health officials also reported that pink eye could be linked to COVID early in the pandemic. Then again last year, experts warned there could be a connection between the then-new omicron variant and itchy, irritated eyes.
Now, some health officials are reporting an increase in conjunctivitis cases nationwide.
That includes Los Angeles County, where the health department has warned that pink eye may be the newest possible symptom of COVID.
“Observational data suggests that people infected with XBB.1.16 may be more likely to experience conjunctivitis as a symptom of their COVID infection, along with more traditional COVID symptoms, such as fever, cough and shortness of breath,” the LA County Health Department said in a statement. “Historically, conjunctivitis was reported in 1 to 3% of COVID-19 cases.”
Conjunctivitis occurs when the lining that covers your eyelid and eyeball, the conjunctiva, becomes inflamed, optometrist Dr. Melanie Dombrowski tells Nexstar’s WGHP. Symptoms include eyes becoming pink or red, increased tear production, discharge from the eyes, and itching, irritation, or burning, according to the CDC.
Pink eye is common with respiratory infections like the cold and flu.
However, with the limited data available, the department said it is “too early to know with certainty” if XBB.1.16 is truly associated with higher rates of conjunctivitis.
“Residents should be aware that itchy, watery or red eyes may be a sign of a COVID-19 infection and these symptoms should not be simply dismissed as a result of pollen or seasonal allergies, especially if someone more vulnerable to severe illness could be exposed,” the Health Department said. “The fact that we are seeing new strains, with possibly new and different symptoms, tells us that COVID continues to evolve and the way we think about our protections should reflect what we know.”
You should talk to your doctor if you have pink eye as well as pain in the eyes, sensitivity to light, blurred vision, intense redness, symptoms that aren’t improving or get worse, or a weakened immune system, according to the CDC.
Older adults and individuals with underlying health conditions are encouraged to take extra precautions to avoid infection, which includes staying up to date on vaccinations, frequent hand washing, and staying home when feeling sick.
Though officials say Arcturus may be more effective at escaping immune response than other subvariants, it doesn’t appear any more severe.
Hear you there. Sold half 3.16-17 better be safer than sorry, besides if I lose out on more gain, I can just blame you for the call. Of course if it was advantageous, I'll take full credit. lol
Added 3.13-14 Avg 3.16 now
sold 1/3 3.19 lower risk
Went out and in with some lowering my avg a few pennies -- 3.18
added 3.145
Out of savings 73.80
add 3.17-18 Also hedged a little more at 72.50. Played the whole thing a bit wrong after market opened, but still might come out pretty good with a surge in BOIL.
Hedging with the cold side 71, heavy on the warm. Adding on warm 3.22
add a bit more 3.28-29
Out of the kold 71, 2%, starting to warm up 3.30
Out for a nickel, riding in the cold. Pretty active this morning.
back in same place
Out 3.35 2%
added 3.30
Started gently rolling dice 3.27&25
BREAKING: Twitter CEO Elon Musk is hit with more devastating news as an electronic privacy expert declares that Musk will likely be investigated by the Federal Trade Commission over his Twitter Blue stunt because Musk used “deceptive marketing” when he pretended that celebrities… pic.twitter.com/frj88UmAtl
— Omar Rivero (@OmarRiverosays) April 29, 2023
it's hard to find fault with that
Illinois man using leaf blower in yard allegedly shot dead by neighbor
Ettore Lacchei, 79, arrested and charged with first-degree murder over death of William Martys, 59, in Antioch, north of Chicago
Sam Levine in New York
Fri 28 Apr 2023 09.10 EDT
An Illinois man using a leaf blower in his yard was killed by his neighbor, local television reported.
William Martys, 59, was reportedly using his leaf blower in his yard in Antioch when his neighbor, 79-year-old Ettore Lacchei, got into an argument with him then shot him in the head...........................................
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/apr/28/illinois-man-killed-leaf-blower-antioch
House Republicans could pick up 3-4 House seats in 2024 by redrawing more pro-Republican maps allowed by the new GOP court majority.
— Shane Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher) April 28, 2023
Huge implications for House control.https://t.co/k3tVH1qZ6z
If it does anything like this morning and maybe a little maneuvering, you'll be set right up. I lucked out, with the spike and then the following shorts on the cold side earlier this morning, and the few small wins later on, flowed pretty well between the two. Might be due for a gap up on Monday.
I'll have to check back and see what my wife and I were shot with and what the efficiency was. Maybe just didn't hear the docs correctly and need a second, still in the window. Don't remember that bad of effects with it though.
My shingles vax was only one shot early this yr, doc never said anything about a second. Don't remember the version. Same with my wife. Do you know if this is something new or is shingles just going the way every other virus or bug that is increasing in severity.
Out 3.39. another small gain.
Started in BOIL 3.32-33
Covered short. Almost a couple of bucks gain.
Shorted when BOIL was at 3.44.
didn't trust it. Out 3.40 for small gain
Might be all they give us. Just enough to get us hooked. lol
added 3.31
Out KOLD 70 up 4.50, starting in BOIL 3.36
In KOLD again 65.50
Out KOLD up 2 and two bits.
In KOLD now a bit above 65