Benchmark U.S. crude gave up $1.13 to $53.06 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It lost $1.40 to $54.19 per barrel on Friday. Brent crude, the international standard, declined $1.23 to $58.66 per barrel. It shed $1.39 to $59.89 per barrel on Friday. … [Read more...] about Asian stocks fall as virus fears spook markets, hit tourism
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Stocks fall as fears about deadly virus grow; Dow drops 170 points
“It really is a reaction to the widening nature of what’s going on with the coronavirus,” said Lisa Erickson, head of traditional investments at U.S. Bank Wealth Management. “People are concerned about, ultimately, the impact on Chinese growth and perhaps global growth.” … [Read more...] about Stocks fall as fears about deadly virus grow; Dow drops 170 points
Countries evaluate evacuation of citizens in virus epicenter
— AUSTRALIA: Foreign Minister Marise Payne said her government is “exploring all opportunities” to help with evacuation of a number of Australians reportedly in Wuhan. She did not elaborate. Australia does not have consular presence in Wuhan. … [Read more...] about Countries evaluate evacuation of citizens in virus epicenter
My grandfather survived four years in Auschwitz. For the rest of his life he was determined not to remain imprisoned by it
Everyone who met him spoke about the care and compassion he showed friends and complete strangers. He would let people who had fallen on hard times, or new immigrants stay in his house for as long as they needed -- despite only having two bedrooms. He'd pick up hitchhikers and befriended the outcast Hells Angels in Auckland -- the hairy, leather-clad bikers whom locals thought were bad news. He liked to bring friends and family to support a local restaurant run by transgender women. … [Read more...] about My grandfather survived four years in Auschwitz. For the rest of his life he was determined not to remain imprisoned by it
