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Canada focuses on mitigating COVID-19, placing virus origin search on backburner

By globalnews.ca
Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 22:11:39 +0000

It will be important to one day learn the true origin story of the global pandemic to defend against similar outbreaks in the future, Health Minister Patty Hajdu acknowledged Monday.


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Focus on COVID-19 has disrupted funding for regular health research, scientists fear

By globalnews.ca
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 02:47:36 +0000

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) put off its regular $275-million competition this spring to focus on delivering federal grants related to the novel coronavirus.


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VDI in the Age of Covid-19: Remote Work and the Challenge of the Virtualized Client

By gigaom.com
Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 09:47:41 +0000

These are trying times, not least because corporate life needs to go on, which for millions of businesses means delivering compute resources…


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Coronavirus: Oxford University to begin human trials of Covid-19 vaccine next week

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-04-15T19:01:00Z

More than 500 people enrol to test jab following trials in animals


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Coronavirus app could help stop spread of covid-19 – but many people will need to use it, Oxford experts say

By www.independent.co.uk
Published On :: 2020-04-16T15:48:00Z

Widespread and quick use would be key to battling spread of virus, study says


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Target Circle Deals March 29th - April 4th: 40% Off Turtle Beach Battle Buds

By www.cheapassgamer.com
Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 07:52:34 +0000

Lots of gaming headphone deals for those brave enough to go into stores.
These are the deals:

30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero Wireless headset for PC (Expires April 4th)

30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Pro Wired PC Gaming headset (Expires April 4th)

40% Off Turtle Beach Battle Buds In-ear Gaming headset (Expires April 4th)

15% Off Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Headset All Varieties (Expires April 4th)

30% Off ROCCAT Kone Aimo Owl-Eye Mouse Black & White (Expires April 4th)

30% Off ROCCAT Sense Aimo Mousepad for PC Gaming (Expires April 4th)


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RiteAid BonusCash rewards for Apr 5-11, 2020 ... 20% ROI on Xbox, GameStop, Apple, Google, Netflix, Nike, Panera, Fandango, AMC, & Regal GC's

By www.cheapassgamer.com
Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 03:16:09 +0000

It's a bumper crop of BonusCash at your local Rite-Aid this week, with not 1, 2, 3, but 4 gaming GC's, and 1 of those gives you even more options!

  • Nike, GameStop, Netflix ... $5 BonusCash when you buy $25 of these items.*
  • Google Play, AMC Theatres, Apple AppStore/iTunes, Fandango, XBOX, Panera Bread, Regal Theatres ... $6 BonusCash when you buy $30 of these items.*

FYI, "GameStop" is a big win, because not only can you purchase (additional) XBOX, PSN, Nintendo, and Steam credit there, but you order the GC credit from their website, and get a redemption code instantly after checkout.
 
For those who are new to the "Rite-Aid wellness+ reward BonusCash" program, you'll receive the $$$ amount when you purchase the minimum amount specified. Gift-cards within the same bullet-point share the same "limit 2 offers per customer", but you can earn rewards on the other bullet-point lines as well. For example, you can purchase $25 each of GameStop & Netflix (or $50 of GameStop) ... and still be able to purchase another $60 mix of Google & Apple & XBOX, and can stagger your 4 GC purchases throughout the week.

Screenshot of 2 separate GC offers (bullet points) included here:

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Small print (at bottom of weekly ad) and BonusCash T&C's included here:
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FYI ... the limit of "2 offers per customer" is tracked by your "wellness+ rewards" account, so you'll need to limit yourself to 2 offers per line item throughout the week, and not just "2 per transaction" or "2 per day". At the time of purchase, your printed receipt will indicate how many of the "limit 2" you've met, but neither the website nor register will indicate ...

  • if you've met the limit of 2 items per BonusCash group with the current transaction, or
  • if the transaction you're about to complete exceeds the limit of 2 per week, or
  • when your BonusCash rewards will expire.

Luckily the mobile RiteAid app (and website) list your individual accumulation & cashing out on a per transaction basis, so that's a good way to keep tabs on the expiration dates, since you only get 30 days to spend the BonusCash once earned. Good luck!

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    PlayStation Move Motion Controller Two-Pack & Tilt Brush Bundle - $99.99 @ PlayStation Direct

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 08:38:30 +0000

     
    NEW, free shipping automatic at checkout for any order over $70.
     
    Tilt Brush on PSN - $19.99
     
    Deals on these a far and few between. New Move controllers are out of stock in a lot of places. This is direct from PlayStation and likely to be the newest batch of manufactured controllers as they are in a new box with a digital code included.
     
    Much better than dealing with the used PS3 era Moves with degraded batteries.
     
    Alternatively, purchase an open-box from Best Buy for $84.99. 
     
    Not a blazing deal, but if you are in the market for these it might be the best you'll find for a bit.


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    Slay the Spire (PS4) - $8.99, (Switch) - $21.99 at Best Buy

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 14:38:24 +0000

    I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned yet since its been going on for a few days now.  Great game.  Price before GCU.

     

    Slay the Spire (PS4) - $8.99

    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/slay-the-spire-standard-edition-playstation-4/6379879.p?skuId=6379879

     

    Slay the Spire (Switch) - $21.99

    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/slay-the-spire-standard-edition-nintendo-switch/6379876.p?skuId=6379876


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    Xbox One X (as-is condition, console only FOR REPAIR, PARTS ONLY NOT NEW IN BOX, YOU MIGHT NEED TO FIX THEM understood? NOTNEW) $139.99 (Ebay seller)

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:56:12 +0000

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Microsoft-Xbox-One-X-1TB-Black-Console-as-is-for-repair-or-parts-only/264227168298

     

    YMMV obviously--I ordered two of these a month ago and they have been running fine for me.  All I had to do was reinstall the newest system update and they have both been fine with no issues.  One system's issue noted was "freezes" and the other was "no video". 

     

    It says he has only 2 in stock, but I bought two a while back and the listing has remained active for the entire time with stock available, so he probably leaves the number low to keep demand going. This is probably a bulk buyer who doesn't extensively troubleshoot the systems.  I am not affiliated with the seller.  Cosmetically, the systems are nice enough to trade in without taking a refurb fee when stores re-open for business.


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    Target Circle Deals April 19th - April 25th: 30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Pro

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 08:20:54 +0000

    30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Pro Wired PC Gaming Headset (Expires April 25th)

    30% Off Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero Wireless Headset for PC (Expires April 25th)

    25% Off ROCCAT Vulcan Aimo Keyboard Black & White/Silver (Expires April 25th)

    25% Off ROCCAT Kain Aimo Wireless Mouse Black & White (Expires April 25th)

    25% Off ROCCAT Kain Aimo Mouse Black & White (Expires April 25th)

    10% Off My Arcade Gamestation Assorted Items (Expires April 22nd)

    25% Off ROCCAT Kain 102 Aimo Mouse PC Gaming, White (Expires April 25th)


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    Iffy's Online Store 20% Off Everything, Golden Week Sale, Ends 5/6

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 20:19:06 +0000

    "Happy Golden Week! Receive 20% off all items added to your cart until 5/6!!
    Free shipping on all US orders over $57.99!"

     

    https://www.iffysonlinestore.com/

     

    Limited Editions included.

     

    A couple Switch recommendations (prices before discount),

     

    Moero Chronicle Hyper Standard Edition $29.99

     

    Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force Standard Edition $39.99

     

    Enjoy.


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    (DEAD) Alien Isolation - PC - $2.00 ($1.59 with Humble Monthly sub)

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 18:41:45 +0000

    https://www.humblebundle.com/store/alien-isolation

     

    https://store.steampowered.com/app/214490/Alien_Isolation/

     

    Thought this discount was notable enough to warrant its own thread.

     

    Thanks MysterD for the following post

     

     

    GameBillet has Alien: Isolation Collection [Steam key] for $9.29.

     

    Side note:

    On GameBillet, all the Alien Isolation's DLC's, Season Passes, etc. are on sale on GameBillet too:

     

    Alien Isolation sale on GameBillet:

    Alien Isolation: Collection (Base Game & All 7 DLC's) = $9.29.

    Alien Isolation: Season Pass (The 5 Challenge Maps DLC Pack) = $4.10

    Alien Isolation: Crew Expendable DLC (Story DLC #1) = 79 cents

     

    Alien Isolarion: Last Survivor DLC (Story DLC #2) = 79 cents.


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    Best Buy Deal of the Day $7.99 Games and amiibo Figures

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 05:11:34 +0000

    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/promo/save-select-collectibles

     

    Xbox One

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider

    Dragon Ball FighterZ

    Vampyr

    Battlefield 1 Revolution

    Monster Energy Supercross 2

    We Happy Few

    NBA 2K19

    WWE 2K19

    Shaq Fu

    LA Noire

    Middle Earth Shadow of War

    PUBG

     

    PS4

    Vampyr

    Battlefield 1 Revolution

    Monster Energy Supercross 2

    Yakuza Kiwami

    Banner Saga Trilogy Bonus Edition

    Titanfall 2

    Shaq Fu

    Middle Earth Shadow of War

     

    Switch

    Banner Saga Trilogy

     

    amiibo

    Wii Fit Trainer

    Zero Suit Samus

     

    PC

    Dishonored 2


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    Fortnite Darkfire Bundle (PS4/XB1/Switch) $14.99 & BOGO Fortnite Figures at Best Buy - DotD

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:17:01 +0000

    Fortnite Darkfire Bundle (PS4/XB1/Switch) $14.99  msrp $29.99

    Amazon has the PS4 version for the same price.

     

    BOGO Fortnite Figures

     

    Other Fornite deals:

    Buy any v-bucks card, get the SteelSeries - Arctis 1 Wireless Stereo Gaming Headset for PC for $59.99

     

     

    Here's what the Darkfire Bundle includes:

    https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/darkfire

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    Doom Eternal $39.99 at Best Buy

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 05:37:52 +0000

    First time I’ve seen it discounted. With return windows extended until May 31st, you may be eligible for price match even if you bought it at launch.

    Xbox One https://www.bestbuy.com/site/doom-eternal-standard-edition-xbox-one/6255282.p?skuId=6255282

    PS4 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/doom-eternal-standard-edition-playstation-4/6255267.p?skuId=6255267

    Windows https://www.bestbuy.com/site/doom-eternal-standard-edition-windows/6255255.p?skuId=6255255


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    Gamestop 20%/30%/40%/50% Off, One Day Flash Sale - Update Extended through 5/9

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:16:34 +0000


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    free 2 play until 5-13 ... The Golf Club 2019 featuring PGA TOUR

    By www.cheapassgamer.com
    Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:53:04 +0000

    https://2k.com/en-US/blog/play-the-golf-club-2019-for-free-right-now/

     

    Trial available on Xbox starting 12:00AM PT 5/7/20 through 11:59PM PT 5/13/20 and on Steam starting 10:00AM PT 5/7/20 through 9:59AM PT 5/14/20. Progress will transfer for people who purchase the full game.

     

    2k is posting a free game play session each week

     

    2K’s Give Back Project offers Free Play periods for the 2K community on Xbox and Steam


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    More Census Workers To Return To Rural Areas In 9 States To Leave Forms

    By www.npr.org
    Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:46:45 -0400

    The Census Bureau says it plans to continue its relaunch of limited 2020 census operations on May 13, when the next round of workers is set to resume hand-delivering paper forms in rural communities.


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    Tyson's Largest Pork Plant Reopens As Tests Show Surge In Coronavirus Cases

    By www.npr.org
    Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:51:00 -0400

    The Tyson Foods plant in Waterloo, Iowa, reopened Thursday after a coronavirus outbreak there. Black Hawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson says he'd support a second shutdown if the changes aren't enough.


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    Chief Medical Officer's Handling Of Coronavirus Inspires Alaskans To #ThinkLikeZink

    By www.npr.org
    Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:00:27 -0400

    Dr. Anne Zink works from a yurt 40 miles north of Anchorage. She has the ear of the Republican governor and has helped keep the state's COVID-19 deaths the lowest in the nation.


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    A Salon Owner Worries About The Lockdown's Impact On Her Business

    By www.npr.org
    Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:59:00 -0400

    Christine Maccarone of New Jersey styles hair in nursing homes and hospitals. She's worried about her business surviving the state lockdown, and the well-being of her elderly clients.


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    Boris Johnson to act with ‘maximum caution’ in easing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions

    By www.channel4.com
    Published On ::

    Boris Johnson has insisted he will act with “maximum caution” in any measures aimed at easing the lockdown


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    ‘The pain and cost of rebuilding must be borne by those with the broadest shoulders not with another 10 years of austerity’ -Justin Welby on dealing with aftermath of Covid-19

    By www.channel4.com
    Published On ::

    Tomorrow marks 75 since the nation celebrated VE day - the end of fighting against Nazi Germany in Europe.


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    Saving the VE Day generation from Covid-19

    By www.channel4.com
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    It was supposed to be a memorable street party across the nation to toast the victory that shaped modern Britain in 1945.


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    Tekashi 6ix9ine Had Staggering 2M Viewers On Instagram Live

    By www.chartattack.com
    Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:48:25 +0000

    The self-proclaimed King of New York, Tekashi 6ix9ine is officially back with his new single and video, titled “GOOBA.” The rapper is also celebrating his 24th birthday today, hopping on Instagram Live to address the people for the first time since he got home. Although he started thirty minutes late, Tekashi managed to rack up […]

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    Jenna Dewan Mad At Ex Channing Tatum For Putting Their Daughter At Risk Of CoViD-19

    By www.chartattack.com
    Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:17:25 +0000

    Channing Tatum and his ex-wife are in disagreement over their daughter Everly. Jenna claims that Channing had broke lockdown rules during the coronavirus pandemic and she asked for a court-appointed parenting plan coordinator. Tatum (40) and Dewan (39) divorced in 2018 and had a joint custody agreement in place. Now, Jenna claims that Channing disregarded […]

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    Provinces eye technology-enhanced contact tracing in next phase of COVID-19 fight

    By globalnews.ca
    Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 01:13:59 +0000

    Alberta is currently the only Canadian jurisdiction to have a contact-tracing app available to download, but several other provinces, including Ontario, B.C. and New Brunswick, have said they are investigating this technology.


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    COVID-19 tracing apps come with privacy risks to Canadians, watchdogs warn

    By globalnews.ca
    Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:48:00 +0000

    Federal privacy commissioner Daniel Therrien says the health crisis calls for some flexibility when it comes to the application of privacy laws.


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    Google data suggests Canadians following COVID-19 rules, but experts wary over privacy

    By globalnews.ca
    Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:27:57 +0000

    While location-tracking technology is nothing new, privacy and ethics experts have been wary about its use on such a large scale — especially by governments.


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    Evidence Builds Linking Anticoagulation to COVID-19 Survival - Medscape

    By news.google.com
    Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:33:55 GMT

    1. Evidence Builds Linking Anticoagulation to COVID-19 Survival  Medscape
    2. Blood thinners may boost survival rates of Covid-infected patients: Study  ETHealthworld.com
    3. Coronavirus blood-clot mystery intensifies  Nature.com
    4. Coronavirus: Blood thinners could boost survival chances of patients  The Independent
    5. Blood thinners may help COVID-19 patients  ABC27
    6. View Full coverage on Google News


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