Agriculture

Acerbic Rhetoric, Germinated By Bureaucrats, And Orated By Politicians, Are No Substitute For Commerce Between Nations

We have observed over a number of decades, a insidious phenomena repeated multiple times: Crass and vituperative emanations spouted off by both government bureaucrats and politicians of certain countries. One example that clearly comes to mind, is the recent European transformation of a country by a coup fostered by interests in Washington, D.C.. The bureaucrat that was positioned to lead the insurrection, from across the Atlantic Ocean, orally, when in the entropic country, evidenced a animosity to both a neighboring country as well as to the European Union itself.

Unfortunately, for the aforementioned insurrectionists, in the particular country, a disheveled economy was their fortune. Additionally, geographically located citizens of the nation, decided they wanted to return to their own country, of the past. The wise leader of that large abutting nation, allowed them to return. He had his country’s construction companies build transportation arteries as the nexus between the entities, for egress and ingress. To the great dismay of the insurrectionists and the Washington, D.C. bureaucrats it was performed apace. Both the insurrectionists as well as the bureaucrats mentioned did not fare well as to their cabal; great debts are their fates. In fact, we have discussed with people of many nations elsewhere, who think the cabalists on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, and especially the then-U.S. President, behaved deplorably. This, they opine, is in the spirit of being a hegemonic leader; a President, who before attaining office, NEVER MANAGED ANYTHING [a unfortunate situation for other nations however, a “American tradition”].

A beneficial cadherinic behavior of a Asian nation with its ‘Belt And Road Initiative’, has been with China [a historically, non-hegemonic country]. Connecting nations commercially, not only aids all parties of the nexus, but is of a even greater benefit. The intermingling at the commerce level mentioned, precludes aspirations of military conquest by bureaucrats of ANY NATION. Nations, with wise Leaders, such as China, DO NOT, AND HAVE NOT, attacked militarily, those from which they gain commercial benefit for their citizens through bi-lateral trade. Any bureaucrats, aspiring admirals or generals in countries where trade commerce flourishes, would be most likely castigated for stupidity. China, obviously seeks connectivity for business purposes, where both it and its associating countries ALL benefit. We think, the chagrin, of jealous leaders in other nations is obvious; their ‘Germalists’ create stories seeking to vilify the intentions of other nations who are engaged commercially.

If one looks back in history, it is evident, where impediments to resources are established by unipolar bureacrats and politicians, to the loss of other nations, the latter respond with aggression; time and again! International commerce is a nutrient, as well as a salve, for harmony among nations. We are of the opinion that the oftentimes, bureaucrats in other countries, create catalystic belligerant behaviors affecting the politicians they are supposed to serve [for the benefit of the country’s citizens]. These persons have their own agendas, or of their Puppet Masters’ Masters (as we have written about earlier).

The beneficial reality of the present day is: ‘Business Interests’ are NOT heeding Germalists’ rhetoric. They are deciding what is in their own financial interest. Obviously, engaging Russia commercially is a financially “Sound” idea. Why not conduct business in a land of not only abundant agriculture, educated population, excellent engineering capability, manufacturing excellence, PROVEN natural resources? The increased trade by Americans, in particular, with Russia is excellent. It beats acrimony; especially with a Selected President, who historically never voted against aggression against other countries, when he was a career Senator.

A proof of Russians’ business acumen is the country’s low debt, relatively high, bank trade assets {Gold, et al}, and perhaps best of all, lack of hegemonic attacks against other nations, continents away. The physical attribute of Russia’s mineral wealth cannot be ignored. Wise men will commercially engage the Russians, we think for projects, to not only mine, but also process the mineralizations, for ‘added value’ in export. Why not?

Reality: While aggressive suggestions of bureaucrats inspire some Politicians to hegemonic actions, Wise Leaders understand if they endorse the rhetoric, and act, they may sink in the slime of failure, while the bureaucrats scamper away in the night, like the cockroaches they surely are.

Reference: https://sputniknews.com/20211026/trade-between-russian-capital-and-us-nearly-doubles-in-2021-1090213611.html

Universally: In All Systems Created By Nature Or By Man, Are Encapsulated Therein, The Seeds For Those Systems Destruction

Systems [Seeds] contain elements of Apoptosis as facilitators of CHANGE [a Universal Rule]. Apoptosis occurs and hopefully, brings improvements for the viability of Systems aforementioned; however, sometimes not.

When political leaders fight against their populations, as has been happening against Coronavirus CV19 movement restrictions, Seeds of entropy occurs (every time). Leaders of large countries should be wise enough to not try to put blinders on their sheep. The bleating of the herd, in protest, may attract the wolves, who may decide to attack the shepherds [with the blinders they are holding in their hands]; rather than attack the herd. Such events as public parades calm the aggravated sheep by letting the orally ‘vent’.

Another example of ineptness in thought and commission are, what we think are draconian measures: Requiring Pilots and Crews to be inoculated with non-fully-tested synthetic vaccines. Seeds: Now, there are pilot protests. Will there be enough airline ‘executives’ available to fly passengers and freight everywhere? We think not.

Historically, ‘airline executives’ have NOT DEMANDED Environmental Control Systems in the aircraft they buy from the airframes, hopefully to kill as much as 99.999+/- of the bacteria, fungi, and viruses on-board the aircraft. Air filtration systems and UVC lighting systems that kill the aforementioned have been available for decades! Since these would add cost to each aircraft, even though negligible weight, the health of the passengers was a ‘non-item’. They have ‘sat on their own hands’ for DECADES and demanded NOTHING as to aircraft hygiene. They HAVE for decades, DEMANDED MORE SEATS IN EACH AND EVERY AIRCRAFT THEY PURCHASED; MORE SEATS-MORE WEIGHT. Now, these ‘airline executives’ take the ‘Cheap Route’ and say: ‘Inoculate All of our Employees [If they like it or not.] They do NOT LIKE IT. Seeds of discord are present that can ruin the profitability of the airlines. The “Golden Parachutes” awarded to the ‘airline executives’ may be made of paper mache. They shall see, what they shall see.

In cities around the world VITAL Fire and Police personnel are being given the same directive to: “Inoculate or Quit your Jobs”. How Draconian does it get! Trained personnel are very hard to find. If they leave, security collapses due to the Seeds sown by City, State, and Federal officials making such demands.

In America, the Seeds of discord have been strewn by the Selected President and his Masters; this, to open the southern border to NON-CV19 TESTED immigrants [who may also have a myriad of other communicable diseases] and have strewn them about the entire country! Are the American Sheep to think all those bleating ‘ewes’ contain no Wolves in disguise? Who PROPERLY vetted them? They jeopardize a great country, by not following the rules other applicants are obeying. What country, in the world, has opened its borders to communicable disease passing immigrants, thereby endangering its own citizenry with CV19?

The same Selected President, obviously by order of his Masters, gave $83+/- Billions of dollars of military equipment to America’s ‘enemy’. Now the Seeds of terrorism will be strewn around the globe to ‘energized’ morale-wise, fighters. We anticipate DECADES of unrest world-wide from the Gentleman’s action; sad, but true.

Currently, around the world, the sales of illicit narcotics is at a very high level. Rather than engaged in the agricultural aspects of farming poppies and thereafter engaging in processing; now, chemical manufacturing is occurring steadfast. The ‘Seeds’ of countries’ destruction come from young “Johnnies and Joanies” becoming addicts [‘cooking their brains’ with chemicals that should not be within their craniums]. We ask: “Which groups have ever reported, with verification, that they were forced by any drug cartel to become drug addicts?” Instead, we read daily about ‘Innocent and Sweet Children’ becoming ‘Junkies’ [who commit robberies and the like to support their habits]. We, as International Businessmen, think: “Enough pity for those who have been pre-warned in early life as to the hazards of illicit drugs; but ‘KNEW they would not become addicted’. Fools are, as Fools do. STOP MAKING EXCUSES FOR YOUR CHILDREN DEVIANT BEHAVIORS!

Since there will be no manufacturers, nor producers of products of which there is no demand, why have many countries become so prolific with their illicit products? The demand, typically precedes investments of money and time into production. Perhaps political leaders in countries should do much more to attenuate demand. Of course, many are quietly prospering from their gains. It is nor surprising to us that in America, State by State are liberalizing drug consumption; ‘Anything For A Buck’ for the States’ political leaders that go that way. More Seeds of destruction. Do not keep blaming the Cartels SOLELY, when they are NOT operating in a vacuum. They have ‘facilitators’ at at all levels of commerce, legal, and political. These ‘others; are just as guilty and to be, we think, even scorned for their ‘legal-fronts of civility and innocence’ than any cartel members [who admit what they do].

Reality: One does not need to hear the ‘hiss’ close-up of Rattle Snakes; one only needs to keep one’s eyes open for them [in advance] to be safe.

Reference: https://en.mercopress.com/2021/10/12/cuban-authorities-say-no-to-peaceful-demonstrations

As Geologists and Oceanographers Precisely Predict Above Sea And Undersea Mountain Collapses, Causing Tsunamis Afar, So Too It Is For “Societal” Tsunamis

We, who have watched the machinations of Business and Government leaders over the many years, are amazed at the public’s consternation of some of their actions. Citizens, Employees, and Investors fail to realize that these Puppet Masters are themselves controlled by their own Masters: the Puppet Masters’ Masters [PMMs], as we have often written.

If one concentrates on the “Activities in valleys”, as are the cases for many Intelligence Agencies, Investors, Militaries , and the like, they will never comprehend the desires and implementations commanded by those on the “Hills Above”, near, or on continents far away.”: PMMs.

It is interesting to note of Afghanistan, that the American Selected President [with assistance of a complicit Main Stream Media, Internet ‘Socializing Sites’, and 489+/- former Admirals, Generals and Intelligence Chiefs], a man of 36+ years in the U.S. Senate, so amazed his underlings as to his decision to abandon both peoples and armaments. The fact that his military was fighting a absolutely dedicated foe of Pashtuns [with a lengthy and significant culture] and their associates, should have caused pause, by he and his predecessors in the U.S. White House. Instead, at the behest of the Intelligence Agencies and Militaries, of his and other Nations, they collectively thought numerically and equipment-wise, they would win. After TWENTY YEARS of killing and maiming American and other forces, they still did not ‘Get It’: A WILLFUL, PIOUS ENEMY does not surrender, being a intractable foe.

The fact that this Commander-In-Chief decided to ‘throw in the White Towel’ is not surprising at all because he followed the dictate of his Masters. They, amoral as to ‘social engagements’, decided, obviously, they had much more to gain by stopping the war IMMEDIATELY [and with NO removal of armaments (Very Important)]. He will obviously deny any such relationship to PMMs exist for him. How could he admit such? What do you think kept him in office for 36+ years?  His superior performance in the U.S. Senate? His legendary hegemonic behavior, of which we had written, was well-noted by other Nations’ leaders. His continually calling erroneously, international actions, was even noted publicly by a former U.S. Intelligence Chief.

At the present, there are many of you in business that NEED TO KNOW, what will be happening in both the immediate future, by this debacle, as well as beyond the horizon future actions of the PMMs. Since we, over the decades, have both interfaced with some, and have identified and analyzed other PMMs around the world, we can help. Standing on the top of Mount Olympus, gives one a great view of the hills and valleys below. As the PMMs, on the hills, near and far, decide what is best in their interests, the health and wealth of the citizenry not being of their concern, they plot their next moves.

It is our collective opinions that: Very soon, conditions of many people, many places, many Nations around the globe, will face ‘Tsunami Effects’ dispersing from Afghanistan; yet, there are business opportunities that will also arise. The important thing is to anticipate the PMMs desires and the tactics they will employ to make their gains around the world.

To those of you wise enough to comprehend some of what lies ahead or want to understand the totality of possibilities of the  ‘Afghanistan Tsunami’, we say contact us for a meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada for our carefully assessed analyses.

We think the tremors will be felt globally for quite a while. It behooves the Wise to consult us. We have, confidentially, over the long while advised others, we can advise you. After all, the ‘miserable results’ the many Intelligence Agencies have historically provided their governments, via billions of dollars spent, does not mean you, as a individual or business, cannot be successful; this, by listening and hearing from those who are beholden to no one.

Reality: Men with Money, to satisfy their egos, love to display it to others; Men with REAL Power are phantasmal, for omnipotence, and omnispresence have their own rewards.

Effective “Leaders” Lead Their Nations In Innovative Ways, To Increase International Commerce

As we had listed a number of Decisive Leaders of 2020, two this year (2021), we want to mention in particular. One is of a geographic smaller area [176,215 sq. km.], the other of a vast geographic expanse [17,098,242 sq.km.]: Uruguay and Russia. We have watched both countries over the many decades and have seen improvements in economic, political, and social growth FROM OUR PERSPECTIVES. We wholeheartedly endorse: “Capitalism With A Conscience” [CWAC] as a operational paradigm for good governing in seeking economic prosperity; this, for a nation’s long-term sustainability and satisfaction of its citizenry.

In Uruguay, Mr. Luis Alberto Lacalle Pou is establishing a new “Free Trade Zone” which should help his wonderful country, the noted ‘Switzerland of South America’, to be even more prosperous. Since his election, Mr. Pou has consistently shown a determination to increase trade, through Mercosur, as well as desiring free-trade ability for members of that group; a ‘Innovator’ he is. He has moved his country away from the ‘Socialist Agenda’ of his political predecessors.

We think it behooves investors to consider Uruguay as a good place to engage in International Commerce. It has: Intelligent educated citizenry (with good work ethics); Great location; Enjoyable year around weather; Moderate Taxes, Ocean port accessibility; and a Wise Government. Investing Dollars, Euros, Pesos, Renminbi, Yen, et al in Uruguay would be smart. It offers many agricultural opportunities and for ‘Industries’: Chemicals, Electrical Machinery, Petroleum Products, Textiles, and Transportation Equipment exist.

To Uruguay’s North, Northeast direction across the Atlantic ocean is the geographic behemoth Russia: the “Land of Plenty” (as to Minerals, Timber, et al). Its President, Mr. Vladimir Putin, has very capably led his country, from the earlier collapse of his predecessors’ inefficient economic system, we think, to a CWAC realism for his people. Time and again the Russian public polls demonstrate a high esteem for their Leader, a Man who truly Leads his Nation. Now, Mr. Putin has initiated a railway project to the Arctic [Sabetta, Yamal Peninsula] that will supplement portions of the North Sea Route from Europe to Asia, with the flow of goods and materials needed for the gargantuan undertaking. By sailing through this route, shippers will save seven to ten days versus going through the Suez Canal from Asia to Europe. He Has also expanded his Nuclear Ice Breaker Fleet to facilitate shipping. One of the many aspects of his leadership we extol, his financial acumen in keeping his Nation’s expenditures in check and NOT engaging in FOOLISH ‘hyper-expensive’ hegemonic forays around the world [as evidenced by another nation’s recent history].

As we have maintained for decades, many Intelligence Agents make good executives. They have: a wealth of experience in dealing with others; are good thinking ‘on the move’; are resourceful; keep a calm demeanor, and can make proper-timed ‘Chess’ moves. In this regard, we think Mr. Putin is a “Chess Master”, no current political leader anywhere is his equal.

“Jealous others” from afar, [the ‘Germalists’ [writers] in foreign nations’ Mainstream Media] if they try to disparage Mr. Putin’s actions, the more they will demonstrate the effete results of their ‘Handlers’ above them; this, and hostile government leaders in those nations with hidden agendas. Their acrimony is understood, by the intellect of many others, to be merely ‘Sour Grapes’, nothing more valid.

We wish the very best for both President Pou and President Putin as they both facilitate CWAC in their countries.

Reality: Small physical country or large, Great Leaders always demonstrate Integrity and Wisdom, that is why the ‘Man Upstairs’ retains them in the positions.

Reference: https://en.mercopress.com/2021/06/11/lacalle-announces-free-trade-zone-coming-up-in-uruguayan-department-of-maldonado

Plant Trees, Create Forests = Increase Rain, In Areas Of Drought

A simple examination of the contribution of trees to man’s existence demonstrates profound benefits. The “Tree/Forest/Rain” cycle for one, can alter desert environs into water availability areas for agricultural production. We, in International Business, can envisage the long-term benefits to investors who buy ‘cheap’ unproductive land and eventually gain fertile acreage [ profitable assets]. As an example of the transformation, of which we speak, China is a splendid example of the transformation of desert acreage manipulated into forested areas. The wise Chinese leaders, former President Hu and current President Xi, have emphasized such positive projects. This process can be copied over to other areas of the globe.

In Brazil, the moisture off the Atlantic ocean, moves into the existing forests and transpiration from the trees adds to the cloud formations and rain. Trees planted in dry areas to the south of the Amazon basis add to this water production cycle. The hydrologic cycle is maintained with forests.

The added benefit of tree planting are at least twofold: Trees convert Carbon Dioxide into Oxygen which helps man. Per the Arbor Day Foundation: “In one year a mature tree will absorb more than 48 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen in exchange”. Secondly, trees provide shade which helps cool inhabited areas. This is very important in assisting the lesser use of electricity to cool residences thereabout. As we have written before, Israeli scientists have shown: “Palm Trees use up to 1,000 liters [265 gallons] of water a day, yet provide no shade.” We think precious water is far more important that ‘fashionable foliage’, even to the unthinking, ‘Progressive’ business owners and homeowners. Eventually, as climate change increases droughts in certain areas, Palm Trees must be removed and replaced with shade trees of less thirst; A ‘Green Action of proven value’.

In cities, a lesser, but still important assist provided by trees is: sound reduction offered by their trunks, branches, and leaves. Acoustic energy created by automobiles, noisy motorcycles, and trucks have their transmission flows diminished in contact with the aforementioned tree components. This transfer from kinetic to potential energy, although not profound, does aid residential areas in being quieter.

We think investors may want to consider acquisition of, or investment in, tree growing companies, which are located throughout the world. As people become more aware of the aforementioned benefits of trees, and their lands become barren, they will want to plant trees for the many benefits provided. For a long-term investment, trees planted makes a sound financial choice as it adds to rainfall production in drought areas. What is that worth to land investors?

In areas such as Russia’s Siberia, with its splendid forests, tree planting is not required. In ‘Oil Rich’ countries such as ‘Saudi Arabia’, tree planting could transform much of the country into a lower temperature area, so its citizens would enjoy comfort in the Summer; this King Salman might want to consider. Any added rainfall would certainly be welcomed by the flora of Saudi Arabia.

Drought reduction, through tree planting, is we think, a very inexpensive, ‘Green’, Oxygen-producing methodology. Some people say: “It is often over-looked since it is not ‘exotic’ [no ‘sizzle’ (no ‘bells and whistles’)]. This may be true. However, we who are ‘older’ realize: “Quiet efficiency outshines a noisy treadmill [which demands exertion but goes nowhere].”

Reality: The “Man Upstairs” produced so many trees, He just allows Men who appreciate his Wisdom, to plant some more.

Reference: http://www.ipsnews.net/2021/05/brazil-relies-rainfall-depends-forests/

At Times, “Green” Energy Becomes Effete, Inert, And “Snow White”

For decades, as a manufacturer of “Mega-Temp™ Aircraft Insulation“, we have seen the obvious frailties of 1930’s designed and manufactured insulation systems offered around the world. The fact that those aged products DO NOT INSULATE in extremes of climate variations of icy weather, or very hot weather seems to be disregarded. This, by “Building Departments” at Local, Provincial [State], and/or Federal Government levels around the globe. The yearly costs to all levels of governments are profound. Energy requirements to cool or heat airports, commercial or government buildings, homes, schools, shopping centers, warehouse, et al is money being spent needlessly. If the aforementioned structures are PROPERLY insulated, id est: Attics, Ceilings, Ducting, Elevator Shafts, Floors, Piping, Stairwells, and Walls, then “Cocoons of Protection” are in place; ergo, minimal energy is required to achieve enjoyable temperatures therein [thus, saving money]. This is “Basic Thermal Control” [and Good Economics], not “Rocket Science”.

Presently, in America’s State of Texas, FROZEN WINDMILL FARMS, due to Icy Weather, have essentially ‘castrated’ power production of their widely-extolled “Green Energy” mileau. As this would NOT HAPPEN with Coal, Hydro-Electric, or Oil Generated Systems, many people are suffering while a Covid 19 pandemic ensues. Perhaps some, living elsewhere, will merely dismiss the discomfort of Texans as being ‘transitory’ [ a ‘minor inconvenience’]; their expecting the weather to improve in a few days for the Texans?

As we have seen, as International Businessmen, there are a few ‘Real Leaders’ who find transitional, unreliable, energy solutions UNACCEPTABLE for their populations [Aircraft and Ship Crews and Passengers, Workers, and Citizens]. A available cost-effective ‘Acoustic and Thermal Technology’, as “Mega-Temp Insulation” may be quickly installed on a permanent basis. This should activate “Leaders with Integrity” to reduce energy consumption needs in their jurisdictions as well as for the comfort and safety of others.

There are no present substitutes for RELIABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION. We think that to blame the current “Climate Change” [formerly marketed as ‘Global Warming’ (until that term became less fashionable)] massively on anthropogenic causes is foolhardy. The planet Earth is not a ‘Singularity In A Impenetrable Bubble’. It is a scintilla of matter in a great universe of “Rotational Energy”. The weather is dynamic, change in it [great cold and great heat] will keep occurring long after man is gone. Radiative loads from many cosmic sources had, have, and will affect weather on ‘Gaia’. “Isolated Physical Masses”, unaffected by anything in the Cosmos, are mere holograms to be entertained by Sheep.

Reality: If one wants to create a product that works, even a ‘Windmill’, he or she had better understand all causations that may affect the design and its performance; this, to overcome those negativities, prior to mass production.

Reference: https://nationalfile.com/global-warming-frigid-weather-cripples-green-wind-farms-in-texas-causing-statewide-power-outages/

From The Smallest Of Mineral Grains, May Nations And People Prosper

In [Sri Lanka] Ceylon, as in all other parts of the world, Minerals of all elements and deposit sizes, may be imperiled by unenforced mining controls. We, who are in International Business in general, and having been involved in various mining activities in many countries specifically, have witnessed wanton waste and environmental destruction. These negatives of which we write, have been performed by local individuals, all the way to Foreign Corporate Interests [FCI’s], from other continents.

Common threads by the FCIs in their practices are: Destroying ‘Miner’s Monuments’; “Over-staking” properties; MINIMAL ‘Royalties Percentages’ to landowners; Non-payments (or tardy submissions) of royalties to landowners, thereafter; No property remediation after mining; Lacking insurance for deaths or injuries to miners working deposits; and no payments for fauna injuries and deaths in mining areas. We have seen it all.

On a smaller business scale, are individuals ‘usurping’ mineralization deposits with their ‘self-interest entrepreneurship’ of taking what they find [no matter who the property belongs (personal, local, state, or federal)]. They do this with no intentions of paying for their bounties through remissions to others and/or tax remunerations to governments.The sad thing which typically occurs, is the logarithmic damages to the environment flora and fauna. However, these individuals could care less.

To Sri Lanka’s, North, in India, it has been widely reported, and some of us have witnessed the the widespread damages that have occurred with “Bandit” ‘river-rocks’ mining activities. Without following prescribed permitting and regulation, substantial damages occur, especially in Spring run-offs in the affected areas.

In South America, rampant illicit [as well as poorly observed legal Gold mining operations] have torn up the land and contaminated ground-waters with Cyanide [used in ‘heap-leaching’]; this chemical contamination is long-lasting to the affected areas. These damages, some of us have observed ‘first-hand’.

In Australia, a recent “Culturally Blasphemous“ incident occurred with both government as well as mining company executives allowing for detonations which destroyed some of the aborigines’ property. Apparently both groups were in need of education as to “Explosives Potentials” as well as “Cultures Respect”. The damage done is permanent; monetary redress is only a partial substitute, we maintain.

It appears very obvious to all of us, in our varied geographic locations that: Government leaders need to understand the financial benefits to their jurisdictions and nation with mining operations; Funding for enforcement activities should be advanced; Miners should realize they must follow the rules of mineral removals; Remediation must occur to the properties following mining activities; Land-owners must be paid a appropriate and fair percentage of that wealth which they are losing by mineral subtractions on their property; Taxes MUST BE PAID for this process to work.

We certainly realize that the “Mining Horn Of Plenty” SIBERIA [with Mineral Riches beyond belief], is avariciously looked at by Foreign Governments and their Intelligence Agencies. One can certainly understand others HUGE interest in this part of Russia. However, as to Moscow’s Wise Leadership, one can assume, understands ‘Wolves bleating as though they are Sheep’. Foreigners, as they have historically had learned, or will learn: “The Strong Bear Protects It Turf With A Ferocity No Sane Man Wants To Endure.”

Reality: There can be NO SOCIETY without “Mining”. It is Man’s incipient activity, which precedes all that endures physically in nations.

Reference: https://ceylontoday.lk/news/bureaucracy-lack-of-resources-let-sand-miners-off

WATER: As Precious As Gold Or Oil, Yet People Being “Fashionable”, Allow Their Palm Trees To Drink It Up Insatiably

As many tourists visit Arizona, California, and/or Nevada, they are amazed at the vast number and variety of Palm Trees growing in these water deprived states. With Palm Trees being estimated by some ‘Tree Evaluators’ at numbers of 1,000,000+ in those states, collectively, we ask: “Beyond aesthetics, what functional duties do Palm Trees provide?” The many ‘shortcomings’ of Palm Trees, beyond their visual appeal, should be understood by those who consider themselves to be: “Climate Conscious”, “Conservationists”, “Environmentalists”, “Gaiaists”, “Greens” or “What-Have-Yous”.

Californians decided to import approximately 25,000 Palm Trees into Los Angeles for the July, 1932 Olympic Games. Tens of thousands of additional trees have been planted throughout Southern California, since 1932. At the time, water shortages were unique to the ‘locals’; but not now.

As for Nevada, Benjamin Siegel, thought the trees would be aesthetically correct for his new “Flamingo” Casino/Hotel in Las Vegas; other Casino-Hoteliers soon followed. Today, Clark County Nevada, [of which Las Vegas is one municipality therein], has approximately 6,000 Palm Trees it owns; this is in addition to the estimated over 400,000 planted throughout the County by residents and commercial developers.

Arizona, of which the Phoenix area, in particular, was developed into a winter oasis for ‘Businessmen and their families, from the Mid-West and East Coast’ at approximately the same time Mr. Siegel was developing Las Vegas. The Palm Trees were viewed, as today, as being quite ‘fashionable’ and exotic [Rabat, Morocco, perhaps]. It has thousands of Palm Trees in its Valley of the Sun.

Beyond the aforementioned ‘Aesthetic’ intentions of Landscape Architects, are the shortcomings of Palm Trees; those being accentuated in grave scale in certain geographies by a lack of water availability. When one realizes the ‘gargantuan’ thirst of these ‘pencil bodied’ flora, and multiplies it be the sheer number of such trees in the Southwest United States, one may shudder.

Israeli Agronomists have performed years of tests on Palm Trees and have stated in many publications, their findings: These trees consume up to 1,000 liters {264 U.S. gallons} of water a day! [‘Gargantuan’ thirst indeed!] If one merely uses the 25,000 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles number of Palm trees times 264 Gallons of water per day, one acheives 6,600,000+/- gallons (25,000,000 liters) of water being consumed PER DAY! Farmers in the San Joaquin Valley will shudder, at their possible loss.

Another shortcoming of Palm Trees, particularly in hot environments is “Heat Island Effect”; that is, a thermal build-up by buildings, homes, and roadways of radiated energy from the Sun [as well as by vehicles, et al in urban areas]. Palm trees provide ‘next to NO SHADE’, so it is estimated it and the lack of significant transpiration by such trees [not adding moisture to the air] have at most a -17.22 degrees C (1.0 degree F) reduction is urban area heat. Typical shade trees being planted, also provide much greater transpiration to the environment. The results vary: from lowering air temperatures -15 degrees C (5 degrees F) to wide-spread shade tree applications in city centers, temperature reductions of -12.77 degrees C (9.0 degrees F). These results have been measured in many cities in America! Kilowatt savings are too great to ignore in that less electricity is needed to cool structures when ambient weather is ‘hot’. Carbon usage drops dramatically through Shade Tree efficiencies.

A further ‘deficiency’ in Palm Trees, as to the environment in urban areas is the lack of meaningful “Acoustic Attentuation” vis-a-vis automobiles, noisy motorcycles, and trucks; as well as other noise sources. The aforementioned ‘Pencil Bodied’ configuration, dearth of significant branches and leaves, provide no meaningful mechanical barriers to acoustic waves being generated by the noise sources.

As International Businessmen, we try to pay attention to everything possible: All actions and events up-front, and/or those down-stream will interconnect in varying capacities (as many are homologous). As we consult to others or invest for ourselves, we constantly strive to find synergies that are possible or probable, but most of all reasonable; our expenditures of time constitute [a most unreplenshable commodity (as to farmers of the world, is Water)]. Replacing Palm Trees With Shade Trees would help to mitigate some ill-effects of Climate Change.

Reality: At times, aesthetics immediacy of reward, to one’s psyche, can produce financial costs of long term, to one’s pocketbook.

Reference: https://financialpost.com/investing/water-joins-gold-and-oil-for-first-time-as-traded-commodity-on-wall-street-amid-fears-of-scarcity

“Transportation Corridors” Leading To Nowhere: Countries’ Political Corruptions

It is interesting that countries with great historical trade routes are not being facilitated with honest political leaders. For example, to quote Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani: “Afghanistan is one of these places of intersection, as historical trade roads ranging from the grand trunk road to the lapis lazuli and silk met here,” …. “Names given to us capture the significance of our location best: the heart of Asia; gates of India; land bridge; roundabout, a place where goods, ideas, and people freely move, circulate and interact; Switzerland of Asia.”. And of course, another example is Greece [superbly centrally located as to Africa, Europe, and the Middle East]; we shall discuss.

As to Afghanistan, First Vice President Amrullah Saleh has decried corruption on-going in his country. Mr. Saleh thinks there is ‘big-time’ corruption occurring, yet there are no investigations of the miscreants. Saleh said, “this is a forgotten corner,” and that “to this date, ministers, generals, directors and even politicians of high stature have been charged but no member of the parliament has paid any price for their involvement in corruption.” Benefits from Afghanistan’s 600,000+/- acres of Poppy fields down-stream productions, can be very enticing to some in Kabul. With America’s support of monies and personnel, the Poppy fields have greatly expanded as to acreage. Which Americans, we ask, have and will benefit from the downstream productions; it is more than ‘International Relations’ munificence that is the propulsion of this particular U.S. Aid.

As to Greece (10,000,000+ Population), long ago we had written that the $375,000,000,000.00+ [estimated government debt] was beyond being absolutely atrocious for a ‘small’ country. It had NO “ministers, generals, directors and even politicians of high stature” investigated, prosecuted, found guilty, and incarcerated in “Korydallos” Prison [or other secured containment location]. The rampant acquisition of military equipment it could not afford, at the time, such as submarines from Germany, and other ‘high-priced hardware, leads one to assume bribery flourished. Since that time, the lack of judicial redress to the ‘Financial Treason” by the perpetrators, suggest that bribery by some of the new ‘Operators’ of the country is possible. The corruption of the powerful in Greece has been “sárose káto apó to chalí”. As International Businessmen, we think this is such a shame to the honor of Greece, and such a theft to the Greek Citizenry; they deserve better.

China has determined that ‘location, location, location’ as to Greece, is of great benefit to the ‘Dragon’s’ commercial needs. It has paid substantial amounts to develop Piraeus harbor and can further assist in a transportation corridor to the rest of Europe. It is our hope that the monies paid, go towards the Greek people and not into Swiss Bank Accounts of the Greek ‘Untouchables’, as we have discussed. Of course, if challenged about ‘Bribery’ or ‘Embezzlement’, each ‘Untouchable ‘ will declare “Θεν έχω χπήματα”.

The upcoming Natural Gas flows eventually through Greece to Europe should make Greeks happy. However, one can assume that some Swiss Bankers will even be happier with their “Depositors from Athens”.

Reality: As to “Forks in the Road”, to the Injudicious, there is a quandary as to which way to go; to those of Integrity, the correct route is a “lighted superhighway”.

Reference: https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-167986

Strong National Leaders List For 2020

As International Businessmen, we communicate at various times, with citizens of the approximately 200 countries in the world; this, through visitations primarily, and also telephonically. Over the years we have found that a person’s body language, including eye behaviors and voice pitch, amplitude, and word frequency says ‘volumes’. Such data is not available in mere ‘E-Mails’; Face-To-Face is best for privacy also.

In assessing Nations’ leaders, we want to know, above the standard economic data of a country [readily accessible on many formats], what the citizens think of their leaders. For accuracy,  close contact is required. Due to the fact many of us have nurtured many long-term business relationships with these citizens, honest discussions, without fear nor favor, take place.  Our Motto is: Tell it to us as it is; we deal with realities, not Main Stream Media (MSM) Holograms.

For this year of 2020, we have determined some Leaders, have performed exceptionally well; this, as judged by Current Economic Data [unfortunately, in part influenced by CV19], and by their citizens views of them. As an example, those listed did not suffer from “‘Politicians’ CV 19 FLU Pandemic Panic” and shut down their countries economies, as others have done; this at a cost the other leaders will not want to disclose to their citizenry.

We do not agree with all of their decisions our listed Leaders made, this year; nor do the other list Leaders agree with each other. However, the important concept to keep in mind: These Leaders LEAD, in spite of ridicule by political competitors, MSM, or other hegemonic countries leaders [or their nefarious ‘Agencies’]. They try to do their very best for their country: Culturally, Economically, Politically, and Socially; Patriots They Are.

We hope that all other Nations will have their leaders excel so that efficient International Business can prevail in 2021 and beyond; this with  “Internationalist”, not “Globalist” agendas.

The following Leaders [by Continent/Country], we are of the opinion, have shown strength of Character, Intellect, Integrity, and perhaps most of all, Wisdom.

Asia:

Xi Jinping– China

Narendra Moti – India

Joko Widodo – Indonesia

Rodrigo Duterte – Philippines

Europe:

Boris Johnson– England

Emmanuel Macron – France

Viktor Orban – Hungary

Prince Albert – Monaco

Vladimir Putin– Russia

Middle East:

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi – Egypt

Benjamin Netanyahu – Israel

King Salman – Saudi Arabia

Recep Tayyip Erdogan – Turkey

North America:

Donald Trump – United States of America

South America:

Jair Bolsonaro – Brazil

Luis Lacalle Pou – Uruguay

Best of Good Health, Good Luck, and Continued Wisdom to each, for the remainder of 2020, and in the coming years.