They run concentration camps, suppress churches, make aggressive territorial claims to international waters, strengthen the Iranian regime, lied about the coronavirus when it mattered most, and effectively conquered Hong Kong. Gravitas: Is China sending mystery seeds to countries? Keep the seeds, packaging and mailing label and contact the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology at 866-663-9684 or DEPP@dnr.IN.gov. That is currently unknown. What do you think Dodd wanted to hear? Officials in at least 27 states are urging residents to report any unsolicited packages of seeds that appear to have been sent from China, warning that they … The seeds are of all different kinds, varying in shape, size and color. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is also warning people not to plant unsolicited seeds that appear to be arriving from China as could threaten crops or livestock. What does it say about Kamala Harris that she either didn’t grasp this, or simply didn’t care about what Dodd thought of her answer? platforms like wish.com run a lot like amazon the platform lets independent sellers set up shop. But if the solution is just a month or two away, leaders feel comfortable telling people who have put their lives on hold for five months just to wait a little longer. It couldn’t be because the rulers in Beijing worried about the massive Three Gorges Dam breaking or collapsing, are they? Usually China Only Sows Metaphorical Seeds of Trouble. Really, it was always clear. Packets of plant seeds have been sent from China, unsolicited, to residents in at least 31 states. Police, officials think packages sent to US homes could be tied to scam reviews Americans are reporting that packages of seeds from China … Could someone explain why they would bother sending the seeds when they could just write fake reviews without sending them. Here's why The packages were sent by mail and may have Chinese characters written on them. ADDENDUM: Statists of all stripes are launching the most dangerous legislative and intellectual attacks on free markets in decades. Seeds sent to random Americans may be from China. Filed Under: Boston News, Seeds, USDA BOSTON (CBS) – The USDA identified some of the mysterious seeds that were mailed to homes around the country, including in Massachusetts, from China. The Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act on Friday despite President Trump's threat to veto the legislation once it arrives at the White House. in order to process the fake reviews, they need certain shipping and delivery confirmation information in order to satisfy the platform's requirements to enter a review. This new section will do for business and economic news what Bench Memos has done for coverage of the judiciary. People are encouraged to find the contact information from their site directly and not from an email about the shipment, as that could be part of the scam. The sellers, who are often foreign, will then send products to consumers in other countries. Agriculture officials across the country are working to collect the seeds and then analyze to identify them. And agriculture officials in … State officials and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are investigating reports that hundreds of residents have received seeds in the mail they didn’t order. The leaders at Google aren’t counting on life returning to normal in 2020 — or even early 2021. An investigation is underway. It drives me nuts when subject-matter experts lapse into the jargon of their fields, so I’m doubly annoyed when I contribute to this menace. The package didn’t include any clues about what was inside the envelope, just post markings from China Post and his address. Several Virginia residents have reported receiving unsolicited packages from China that contain seeds. If medical experts had declared that a vaccine was years away, that grim news would have forced our society to figure out a way to live and function while the virus was still out there. With every sign that this attack is going to intensify in the years to come and few signs of an effective pushback, National Review is pleased to announce the formation of Capital Matters, a new section on NationalReview.com that will feature articles on business, finance, and economics. This could be Audrey II for all we know, or the red weed from Mars, or Triffids. At this juncture it appears true that the mysterious mailings of seeds sent with return addresses in China are real, but the specific motive behind them is as yet unknown. The researchers found it was also a relatively low-risk tactic, as just 2% of the accounts they monitored — or less than 100 — were penalized. Records on the packages appear to have been falsified, according to checks by China’s postal service, Wenbin said at a news briefing. Jerry Ensminger of Bladen County says he received a brown, padded envelope in the mail Saturday with a plastic sleeve of seeds enclosed. The USDA has been investigating this situation, ... * Send us a news tip * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. Please be careful, people. Some of the shipments have also been listing the contents as jewelry such as "stud earrings" or a "bracelet," only to find that the package contains the seeds. The Bad Week for Dianne Feinstein A weekly digest on business and economics from an NR sensibility. Have mysterious seed packets recently appeared at your doorstep or in your mailbox? By Peter Sblendorio. What to know about the mystery seeds from China appearing in US ... spokesman Wang Wenbin insisted on Tuesday that the country’s postal service strictly sticks to restrictions on sending seeds. Whether or not Harris thinks she should feel remorse, she apparently didn’t realize or care that Dodd thought she should feel remorse — or at least fake feeling some remorse about what she said. An investigation is underway. Here's why The packages were sent by mail and may have Chinese characters written on them. Get Jim Geraghty’s tour of the political news of the day. In addition to the reviews, the company's may also be after increased sales volumes, which can also improve their products' rankings on the sites. Further, the department noted, “The seeds are sent in packages usually stating that the contents are jewelry. In Indiana, those who receive the seeds should do the following: Call IndyStar reporter Sarah Bowman at 317-444-6129 or email at sarah.bowman@indystar.com. And if Dodd is asking about it, it’s probably not because he thought it was such a terrific moment in the evening. Mysterious Seeds from China Being Mailed to Americans — and Officials Urge Against Planting Them this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. States are warning people not to plant the seeds they may have received in unsolicited packages. Unsolicited seeds sent to Americans, possibly from China, may be part of ‘brushing’ scam. Imagine for a moment that you’re Kamala Harris. Mystery seeds reportedly have China are randomly showing up in the mailboxes of U.S. and U.K. residents. Have mysterious seed packets recently appeared at your doorstep or in your mailbox? One can be forgiven for wondering if leftist media outlets even see the writing on the city’s wall. Yesterday, I noted that this pervasive sense that an alleviation from or a fix for the pandemic is just around the corner has partially exacerbated our problem. The recipients of the package should also notify the retailer, such as Amazon. If the pandemic alleviates or a vaccine gets distributed before July, terrific — Google can adjust its plans. “Seeds are just one of the items used in this scam, however, you could receive other inexpensive items such as rubber bands, plastic toys, or empty bags.”. If Harris wants to be Biden’s running mate, what matters is what Dodd thinks of what she said at that debate that night. The packages appear to have originated in China, though it's … This government and its economic leaders are not good global citizens. Media coverage of San Francisco’s recent passage of a citywide “wealth tax” has been hard to come by, to say the least. Why are seeds from China mysteriously showing up in thousands of people's mailboxes across the country? NR Daily is delivered right to you every afternoon. Merciful heavens, with someone in China sending unsolicited mysterious seeds to Americans that could well be some sort of invasive species, we really do need a Weed Agency. “She laughed and said, ‘that’s politics.’ She had no remorse,” Dodd told a longtime Biden supporter and donor, who relayed the exchange to Politico on condition of anonymity. One issue that we haven’t hit yet, though ... ‘This is the big one.” That is how President Trump on Wednesday described Texas attorney general Ken Paxton’s Hail Mary lawsuit against four states that have certified Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 presidential election. The "mysterious" seeds — often sent in packages erroneously labeled to be jewelry or electronics — could be an invasive species of plant that could "devastate the environment, displace or … Mystery seeds from China are landing in Americans' mailboxes Updated on: July 29, 2020 / 7:45 PM / CBS/AP Officials warn not to plant mystery seeds delivered across U.S. U.S. Department of Agriculture officials said in a statement, 300 people in Indiana have received the packets, Officials worry mystery seeds could hurt our biggest crops, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Soybeans at risk: Officials worry mystery seeds could hurt our biggest crops. Pledge you’ll attack Biden’s critics as aggressively as you attacked his record that night? Get our conservative analysis delivered right to you. At the helm of this initiative is the newest fellow at NRI, Andrew Stuttaford, who had a long career in finance and has also been writing for National Review for decades, and Kevin Hassett, former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is warning Americans not to plant unsolicited packages of seeds that appear to be arriving from China. The sellers can then use those accounts to post glowing reviews of the products, which helps improve their rankings so that their items appear at the top of search results on e-commerce sites. If the seller is on the other side of an international line from the buyer, then no rules, regulations, or laws apply, according to a Forbes article — IP, consumer safety, and postal laws become moot. Former Connecticut senator Chris “Waitress Sandwich” Dodd, a member of Biden’s vice-presidential search committee, asks you about how you attacked Biden in the first debate. Those who believe they are a victim of a brushing scam are encouraged to change their password for the e-commerce sites they use and also to monitor their credit cards for any unusual activity or unauthorized transactions. They are apparently supposed to be window-dressing — demure and apologetic.”. Mysterious Seeds from China Being Mailed to Americans — and Officials Urge Against Planting Them this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Officials said the seeds may grow invasive species that threaten crops or livestock. U.S.-China relations are already at a low point due to a number of factors, including trade tensions, the coronavirus pandemic and Beijing’s controversial national security law in Hong Kong. Today we received reports of people receiving seeds in the mail from China that they did not order. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is warning Americans not to plant unsolicited packages of seeds that appear to be arriving from China. Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, defended the country’s postal service, saying it follows all restrictions on seed deliveries, according to Reuters. That said, it could also indicate a breach in privacy or data security. Unsolicited seeds sent to Americans, possibly from China, may be part of ‘brushing’ scam. China plant seeds mystery solved? They discovered that these sellers were able to raise their rankings up to 10 times faster than they could via legitimate means. By late April, Chinese companies sent out ten million defective coronavirus tests, masks, and other personal protective equipment. Packets of plant seeds have been sent from China, unsolicited, to residents in at least 31 states. Say it went too far, and you never should have suggested Biden accepted segregation or didn’t take discrimination seriously? The packages appear to have originated in China, though it's … China asked the U.S. on Tuesday to return mystery seeds, that were shipped to several U.S. states, so they can conduct an investigation into the origins. Is this some kind of plot? Why would anyone put in the time, money, and effort to send a … Yet, when the New York Post broke the details, virtually the entire journalistic establishment and left-wing punditsphere ... At NR, we’ve been writing and internally noodling over Texas’s attempt to get Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election overturned by suing four other states – see, e.g., our editorial, and postings by Jim, John, Kevin, Robert, and me on the homepage. Recall that Harris contended it was “hurtful to hear [Biden] talk about the reputations of two United States senators who built their careers on segregation” and “opposed busing in America” and suggested Biden did not take racial discrimination “seriously.” Biden called her attack “a mischaracterization of my position across the board.” This is a longtime good friend of your party’s nominee, who will be advising said nominee on his running mate selection, asking directly about your straight-to-the-jugular attack. Apparently, Kamala Harris Can’t Read People. In 2015, a team of researchers from the College of William and Mary in Virginia tracked the sales of more than 4,000 sellers using brushing methods on Taobao, a Chinese online shopping website owned by Alibaba. Place all contents in a zip-top bag, then place the bag in an envelope or small box and mail it to: If you are unable to mail the items, do not dispose of them. WARNINGS are issued in at least 28 states across the US as Americans have received unsolicited packages of mysterious seeds that appear to be arriving from China… Now police believe they could be part of an online review scam known as 'brushing'. Mike Strain, Louisiana’s commissioner of agriculture and forestry, which is investigating packages received in that state, said the USDA is also investigating the matter. Agricultural officials across the U.S. have launched probes after residents received unsolicited packages of seeds that appear to have mostly originated from China. A Clinton Township family is among people in multiple states reporting receiving mysterious packets of various seeds in the mail, apparently from China, that they didn't order. States stretching from Washington … in order to process the fake reviews, they need certain shipping and delivery confirmation information in order to satisfy the platform's requirements to enter a review. People in several states mailed unsolicited packets of seeds that may be from China. Officials said the seeds may grow invasive species that threaten crops or livestock. The amaranth family is known to be harmful or a "yield robber" to soybeans. No charge. Laugh it off as nothing out of the ordinary. On the menu today: Americans are receiving unsolicited, mysterious, and potentially dangerous seeds from China; Kamala Harris demonstrates she can’t read people; Google prepares for the long haul of the pandemic; and National Review kicks off a much-needed, dynamic new section. Let’s think this through here. For the most part, it does. The U.S. is a seed exporter to Asia but not a seed importer. Anyone who has already planted seeds should not dispose of the plants or soil. Citizens across the United States have reported receiving random unsolicited seed shipments from China. Gravitas: Is China sending mystery seeds to countries? ], Karen Tumulty is displeased that this exchange might hurt Harris’s odds of being Biden’s running mate. That is a good question, and unfortunately there is not a clear answer. If it’s from China, you know they’re not sending us something as benevolent and likeable as Groot. Why are seeds from China mysteriously showing up in thousands of people's mailboxes across the country? This could be some incompetent shipping clerk, or a different kind of scam: “According to the Better Business Bureau, foreign, third-party sellers use your address and Amazon information to generate a fake sale and positive review to boost their product ratings,” said Phil Wilson, director of the Plant Industry Division. People across the country have reported receiving unsolicited packages of seeds in the mail that appear to be sent from China. Attorney General William Barr has known about investigations into Hunter Biden’s business and financial dealings since at least spring, but tried to conceal the investigations from the public during the presidential election, according to a new report. “This reported anxiety about Harris, however, suggests a different standard for women as running mates. Packets of seeds from China mislabeled as jewelry are mailed to Americans in six different states. China asked the U.S. on Tuesday to return mystery seeds, that were shipped to several U.S. states, so they can conduct an investigation into the origins. Officials in Delaware and across the country are warning residents about unsolicited packages of seeds possibly being shipped from China. Virginia: You might get an unsolicited package of seeds from China, but don't open it. Why Phantom Seeds From China Are Showing Up In Americans’ Mailboxes — An Explainer. But why are people in China sending some random woman in Pennsylvania free hair ties? Is this some kind of plot? Google Gets Ready for the Pandemic Long Haul. Follow her on Twitter and Facebook: @IndyStarSarah. The seeds are sent in packages usually stating that … Millennials toppled it from Sight and Sound’s most recent decadal Greatest Film of All Times poll. Jerry Ensminger of Bladen County says he received a brown, padded envelope in the mail Saturday with a plastic sleeve of seeds enclosed. On Tuesday the House passed the NDAA by a similar margin of over 80 percent of its members, with ... On the menu today: Dianne Feinstein, Hunter Biden, and Eric Swalwell are all having a terrible week. Officials in Delaware and across the country are warning residents about unsolicited packages of seeds possibly being shipped from China. Multiple states warned Monday that unsolicited packets of seeds allegedly mailed to U.S. residents from China could be harmful if planted. Unsolicited seeds could be invasive, introduce diseases to local plants, or be harmful to livestock.” READ: US citizens across the country are receiving mysterious packets of seeds from unknown Chinese mailers: report The company “will keep its employees home until at least next July, making the search-engine giant the first major U.S. corporation to formalize such an extended timetable in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.”, Credit Alphabet chief executive Sundar Pichai for recognizing that right now, people are being asked to live in a limbo-like state — where they are expected to make commitments, but the forces that shape their lives can’t make commitments to them. And yet, quite a few wealthy Americans — some of whom make an affluent living dribbling basketballs — wish to keep the American relationship with China intact, because this arrangement is financially good for them. People across the country have reported receiving unsolicited packages of seeds in the mail that appear to be sent from China. Published 25 July 2020 By Officials in at least 27 states are urging residents to report any unsolicited packages of seeds that appear to have been sent from China, warning that they … Virginia: You might get an unsolicited package of seeds from China, but don't open it. Gurrola said the seeds … Contact the Indiana DNR Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology at the phone number and email address above. The rulers in Beijing are a “rogue state” in every sense of the word. Well, sort of. At least 300 people in Indiana have received the packets unsolicited, and agriculture officials have warned people not to plant the seeds. But no one could reasonably expect Americans to stay home, out of work, out of school, away from family and friends, away from any large gathering of any kind, for years at a time. Agricultural officials across the U.S. have launched probes after residents received unsolicited packages of seeds that appear to have mostly originated from China. Either answers 1 or 2, right? It also frees staff to sign full-year leases elsewhere if they choose to move.”. [Insert sound of game show buzzer indicating a wrong answer here. So why has trendy filmmaker David Fincher embarked on Mank, a smart-alecky, semi-nostalgic look back at Citizen ... 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Agriculture officials are asking people to not plant these seeds, as … You should contact the USDA or department of agriculture for your state. No charge. Connect with IndyStar’s environmental reporters: Join The Scrub on Facebook. Why are seeds from China mysteriously showing up in thousands of people's mailboxes across the country? Seeds Are Also Being Sent to People in Britain. The dip came after President Trump retweeted support for its rival news networks. While the practice is under investigation, U.S. Department of Agriculture officials said in a statement that they have no reason to believe it is anything other than a "brushing scam," a ploy to boost online sales by salting retail web sites with glowing product reviews. IndyStar's environmental reporting project is made possible through the generous support of the nonprofit Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust. The items that people receive — usually a very cheap or worthless version of the product — are not the actual product the seller is leaving a review for. U.S. residents have been told not to put the seeds in the ground after receiving them as unsolicited mail. platforms like wish.com run a lot like amazon the platform lets independent sellers set up shop. Your presidential bid rose quickly and then crashed like Icarus, but now a lot of people are calling you a strong contender to be Joe Biden’s running mate. But the company recognizes that preparing for the worst is not akin to hoping for the worst, or operating on the belief that optimism requires us to not take steps to be ready for gloomier scenarios. That's also unclear. Is this some kind of plot? The mystery seeds appear to come from China. E-commerce sites have been struggling with these scams for the last few years, and many sites recognize the problem and claim to be combating it. Dozens of US states have reported mysterious seeds showing up in packages from China and are warning citizens not to plant them because they could be an invasive species. Amazon's policy allows the individuals who purchase the gift to leave the review, so they will post positive reviews that way, as well. Brushing and fake reviews are against Amazon’s policies, according to the Better Business Bureau, and they will investigate and take action on the bad actor. The third-party seller may have received your address from a different and previous purchase with them or through a quick and relatively easy internet search. And agriculture officials in … When it comes to the unsolicited packages with seeds, many of the shipments are postmarked from China with Chinese lettering on the label. Sometimes these sellers will also get a consumer's name and address and send these items to them as a gift. Mystery seeds reportedly have China are randomly showing up in the mailboxes of U.S. and U.K. residents. However, a loophole makes enforcement difficult: These packages are often sent across international borders. For quite a while now, if you paid consistent attention to Senator Dianne Feinstein (D., Calif.), you would notice that she would make a statement, and then the next day ... It’s now clear that the Hunter Biden story was real, with Hunter himself acknowledging a federal probe into his taxes -- one that reportedly began in 2018. The package didn’t include any clues about what was inside the envelope, just post markings from China Post and his address. Could someone explain why they would bother sending the seeds when they could just write fake reviews without sending them. They are coming in white or yellow packaging, and many of the labels have been marked "untracked.". A USDA spokesperson said the agency’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is aware that “people across the country have received unsolicited packages of seed from China in recent days.” The spokesperson said USDA is working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection and state agriculture departments to prevent the illegal entry of prohibited seeds and protect U.S. agriculture from invasive pests and noxious weeds. Filed Under: Boston News, Seeds, USDA BOSTON (CBS) – The USDA identified some of the mysterious seeds that were mailed to homes around the country, including in Massachusetts, from China. Here's what you need to know about this scam, the seeds and what to do: In one variation of a brushing scam, third-party sellers on retail sites like Amazon create fake accounts, but use real addresses. Through timely commentary from well-known financiers, economists, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and other specialists, coupled with events, webinars, forums, and conference calls, the objective of this initiative is to change the terms of debate over our country’s economic future for the better. There are some concerns that they could be a noxious plant, and invasive species or carry a dangerous disease. The USDA has been investigating this situation, ... * Send us a news tip * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. Pichai “was swayed in part by sympathy for employees with families to plan for uncertain school years that may involve at-home instruction, depending on geography. The mystery seeds appear to come from China. What has China ramping up its aggressiveness on so many fronts simultaneously? Include any clues about what was inside the envelope, just post markings from China Asia but a... 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