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Calculated Shard: 25 (from laksa160)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa025.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2020-03-20/chinese-virus-trump-virus\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2020-03-20/chinese-virus-trump-virus\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/opinion\/story\/2020-03-20\/chinese-virus-trump-virus","crawl_time":1776472458,"first_indexed_time":1584698946,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,latimes!www,\/opinion\/story\/2020-03-20\/chinese-virus-trump-virus s443","src_root_hash":"7344800029135033825","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Trump calls coronavirus the 'Chinese virus.' Here's a better name - Los Angeles Times","meta_descriptions":["Trump's insistence on calling the coronavirus a \"Chinese virus\" shifts the blame from where it belongs: on the president."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"President Trump speaks during a news briefing with the coronavirus task force at the White House on March 19.\n(Associated Press)\nTo the editor:\nPresident Trump is now\ncalling the pandemic a “Chinese virus.”\nHe continues his habit of insulting others and shifting blame away from himself.\nLet’s put the blame where it belongs and start calling this the “Trump Virus.”\nAfter all, it was Trump who disbanded the White House office responsible for pandemic response in 2017. When the “Trump virus” broke out, he initially ridiculed it and called the concern over a possible pandemic a hoax. Well into this year he refused to do anything.\nThe do-nothing president may be more responsible than anyone for the pandemic that is now crippling the country.\nRoger Johnson, San Clemente\n..\nTo the editor:\nWhy would Trump refer to the coronavirus as a “Chinese virus”?\nFor one, it’s true. The virus came from China, where the government initially lied and kept critical information secret. This led to spread of the virus to countries around the world.\nHow many lives do you think were lost because of this?\nSecond, China has actually undertaken a campaign to blame the emergence and spread of the virus on the United States. As we have seen many times, Trump will fight back when he thinks the country is accused of something it did not do.\nMany Americans appreciate this and it should be applauded, not ridiculed.\nJeff Butler, Coto de Caza\n..\nTo the editor:\nAlthough it may not be the intent, the name “Chinese virus” clearly has racial connotations.\nConsidering the fact that the virus had spread due to the lack of transparency of the communist system, I propose that Trump call it the “communist virus” instead.\nKee Kim, La Habra\n..\nTo the editor:\nTrump’s refusal to stop calling the coronavirus a “Chinese virus” is just another reason he needs to go.\nThe final paragraph of your editorial sums it up. His “America first” policy doesn’t work in a world where we need to cooperate to solve problems.\nEvery day since he was elected, I have woken up with a headache and fever. I hope the president’s supporters socially distance themselves from the “Trump virus” that afflicts us all.\nTony Wood, Claremont\nMore to Read\nMore From the Los Angeles Times\nPodcasts","attrs_markdown":"- [News](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/)\n  \n  - [Home Page](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/)\n  - [California](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california)\n  - [Election 2024](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/topic\/election-2024)\n  - [Housing & Homelessness](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/homeless-housing)\n  - [Politics](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/politics)\n  - [Science & Medicine](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/science)\n  - [World & Nation](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/world-nation)\n- [Business](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/business)\n  \n  - [Artificial Intelligence](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/topic\/artificial-intelligence)\n  - [Autos](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/business\/autos)\n  - [Jobs, Labor & Workplace](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/topic\/jobs-labor)\n  - [Real Estate](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/business\/real-estate)\n  - [Technology and the Internet](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/business\/technology)\n- [California](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california)\n  \n  - [California Politics](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/topic\/california-law-politics)\n  - [Earthquakes](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/topic\/earthquakes)\n  - [Education](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/topic\/education)\n  - [Housing & Homelessness](https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/homeless-housing)\n  - [L.A. 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When the “Trump virus” broke out, he initially ridiculed it and called the concern over a possible pandemic a hoax. Well into this year he refused to do anything.\n\nThe do-nothing president may be more responsible than anyone for the pandemic that is now crippling the country.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n*Roger Johnson, San Clemente*\n\n..\n\n**To the editor:** Why would Trump refer to the coronavirus as a “Chinese virus”?\n\nFor one, it’s true. The virus came from China, where the government initially lied and kept critical information secret. This led to spread of the virus to countries around the world.\n\nHow many lives do you think were lost because of this?\n\nSecond, China has actually undertaken a campaign to blame the emergence and spread of the virus on the United States. As we have seen many times, Trump will fight back when he thinks the country is accused of something it did not do.\n\nMany Americans appreciate this and it should be applauded, not ridiculed.\n\n*Jeff Butler, Coto de Caza*\n\n..\n\n**To the editor:** Although it may not be the intent, the name “Chinese virus” clearly has racial connotations.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nConsidering the fact that the virus had spread due to the lack of transparency of the communist system, I propose that Trump call it the “communist virus” instead.\n\n*Kee Kim, La Habra*\n\n..\n\n**To the editor:** Trump’s refusal to stop calling the coronavirus a “Chinese virus” is just another reason he needs to go.\n\nThe final paragraph of your editorial sums it up. His “America first” policy doesn’t work in a world where we need to cooperate to solve problems.\n\nEvery day since he was elected, I have woken up with a headache and fever. 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President Trump speaks during a news briefing with the coronavirus task force at the White House on March 19. (Associated Press) To the editor: President Trump is now calling the pandemic a “Chinese virus.” He continues his habit of insulting others and shifting blame away from himself. Let’s put the blame where it belongs and start calling this the “Trump Virus.” After all, it was Trump who disbanded the White House office responsible for pandemic response in 2017. When the “Trump virus” broke out, he initially ridiculed it and called the concern over a possible pandemic a hoax. Well into this year he refused to do anything. The do-nothing president may be more responsible than anyone for the pandemic that is now crippling the country. Roger Johnson, San Clemente .. To the editor: Why would Trump refer to the coronavirus as a “Chinese virus”? For one, it’s true. The virus came from China, where the government initially lied and kept critical information secret. This led to spread of the virus to countries around the world. How many lives do you think were lost because of this? Second, China has actually undertaken a campaign to blame the emergence and spread of the virus on the United States. As we have seen many times, Trump will fight back when he thinks the country is accused of something it did not do. Many Americans appreciate this and it should be applauded, not ridiculed. Jeff Butler, Coto de Caza .. To the editor: Although it may not be the intent, the name “Chinese virus” clearly has racial connotations. Considering the fact that the virus had spread due to the lack of transparency of the communist system, I propose that Trump call it the “communist virus” instead. Kee Kim, La Habra .. To the editor: Trump’s refusal to stop calling the coronavirus a “Chinese virus” is just another reason he needs to go. The final paragraph of your editorial sums it up. His “America first” policy doesn’t work in a world where we need to cooperate to solve problems. Every day since he was elected, I have woken up with a headache and fever. I hope the president’s supporters socially distance themselves from the “Trump virus” that afflicts us all. Tony Wood, Claremont More to Read More From the Los Angeles Times Podcasts

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Focus mode Show Search - [Letters to the Editor](https://www.latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor) - [How to submit a letter](https://www.latimes.com/opinion/submit-letter-to-the-editor) - [Tips](https://www.latimes.com/opinion/hb7srpxi3sw-123) - [View All](https://www.latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor) Advertisement Voices # Letters to the Editor: Here’s a better name than ‘Chinese virus’: Trump virus ![Coronavirus task force](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/52f1c7b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/1200x800!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff6%2F07%2F38a2fa9a4ba1ac1897afbf204958%2Fvirus-outbreak-trump-43189.jpg) President Trump speaks during a news briefing with the coronavirus task force at the White House on March 19. 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Let’s put the blame where it belongs and start calling this the “Trump Virus.” After all, it was Trump who disbanded the White House office responsible for pandemic response in 2017. When the “Trump virus” broke out, he initially ridiculed it and called the concern over a possible pandemic a hoax. Well into this year he refused to do anything. The do-nothing president may be more responsible than anyone for the pandemic that is now crippling the country. Advertisement *Roger Johnson, San Clemente* .. **To the editor:** Why would Trump refer to the coronavirus as a “Chinese virus”? For one, it’s true. The virus came from China, where the government initially lied and kept critical information secret. This led to spread of the virus to countries around the world. How many lives do you think were lost because of this? Second, China has actually undertaken a campaign to blame the emergence and spread of the virus on the United States. As we have seen many times, Trump will fight back when he thinks the country is accused of something it did not do. Many Americans appreciate this and it should be applauded, not ridiculed. *Jeff Butler, Coto de Caza* .. **To the editor:** Although it may not be the intent, the name “Chinese virus” clearly has racial connotations. Advertisement Considering the fact that the virus had spread due to the lack of transparency of the communist system, I propose that Trump call it the “communist virus” instead. *Kee Kim, La Habra* .. **To the editor:** Trump’s refusal to stop calling the coronavirus a “Chinese virus” is just another reason he needs to go. The final paragraph of your editorial sums it up. His “America first” policy doesn’t work in a world where we need to cooperate to solve problems. Every day since he was elected, I have woken up with a headache and fever. 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![Coronavirus task force](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/52f1c7b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/1200x800!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff6%2F07%2F38a2fa9a4ba1ac1897afbf204958%2Fvirus-outbreak-trump-43189.jpg) President Trump speaks during a news briefing with the coronavirus task force at the White House on March 19. (Associated Press) **To the editor:** President Trump is now [calling the pandemic a “Chinese virus.”](https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2020-03-19/editorial-coronavirus-trump-china-bashing-puts-everyone-at-risk) He continues his habit of insulting others and shifting blame away from himself. Let’s put the blame where it belongs and start calling this the “Trump Virus.” After all, it was Trump who disbanded the White House office responsible for pandemic response in 2017. When the “Trump virus” broke out, he initially ridiculed it and called the concern over a possible pandemic a hoax. Well into this year he refused to do anything. The do-nothing president may be more responsible than anyone for the pandemic that is now crippling the country. *Roger Johnson, San Clemente* .. **To the editor:** Why would Trump refer to the coronavirus as a “Chinese virus”? For one, it’s true. The virus came from China, where the government initially lied and kept critical information secret. This led to spread of the virus to countries around the world. How many lives do you think were lost because of this? Second, China has actually undertaken a campaign to blame the emergence and spread of the virus on the United States. As we have seen many times, Trump will fight back when he thinks the country is accused of something it did not do. Many Americans appreciate this and it should be applauded, not ridiculed. *Jeff Butler, Coto de Caza* .. **To the editor:** Although it may not be the intent, the name “Chinese virus” clearly has racial connotations. Considering the fact that the virus had spread due to the lack of transparency of the communist system, I propose that Trump call it the “communist virus” instead. *Kee Kim, La Habra* .. **To the editor:** Trump’s refusal to stop calling the coronavirus a “Chinese virus” is just another reason he needs to go. The final paragraph of your editorial sums it up. His “America first” policy doesn’t work in a world where we need to cooperate to solve problems. Every day since he was elected, I have woken up with a headache and fever. I hope the president’s supporters socially distance themselves from the “Trump virus” that afflicts us all. *Tony Wood, Claremont* More to Read More From the Los Angeles Times Podcasts

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