Climate

For Some Nations’ Leaders, The Only “Mine” Of Which They Are Seeking, As To A ‘Green Energy’ Source, Is “Mine” [As In Legal “Possession”]

We have found over the years: Many Attorneys>Politicians>Governments’ Leaders are ‘way over their heads’ when it comes to the subjects of ‘Mining’ and ‘Manufacturing’, while they are very adept at ‘Marketing’. It behooves them to endorse easily saleable concepts such as: ‘Green Energy’ or ‘Zero Carbon’, or ‘Non-Polluting’, or most laughable perhaps ‘Free Energy’! That is why many become Politicians and evolve into ‘Career Politicians’ [what other line of work can they perform competently?]

We, in International Business, have a operational adage regarding the many flamboyant ‘Project Front-Men’ we have met or have seen in the past, and today’s current iterations of the same ilk: “Delusions of grandeur are based on illusions of adequacy”. These “Prophets of Profit” never use their own funds for projects but instead seek out the sheep to invest. Some of the more opportunistic sorts implore foreign corporations to provide funds, since the ‘entrepreneurs’ are so “Connected to the ‘BIG GUY‘” [great success is surely theirs to be].

We can certainly witness, for example, the Rare Earths and Strategic Metals quest currently going on with the Americans. The Selected President, who has probably never seen a mine adit any closer than the ‘big screen’ in a old cowboy movie, is gratuitously endorsing mining operations in several Western States. There are few Presidents in the entire world, like Mr. Macky Sall of Senegal, a Geophysicist by education and career.

Cultural violations are very possible if one only considers ‘mammon’ and not the communities contiguous to mining projects. Analogous to this is the tragedy, a couple of years ago, that befell the aborigines in Australia; both State and Federal Government approved beforehand ‘okays’ for detonations. PERMANENT DESTRUCTION of the cultural artifacts became the reality. Unfortunately, we are of the opinion that the mining corporation took a bigger ‘image hit’ than did the Australian government ‘managers’.

As we have written many times: “There is NO free lunch!”. To drive ‘non-polluting’ electric vehicles is made possible by the: Pollution of the raw materials mined and processed for vehicular and ‘E.V.’batteries production; Pollution in mining and manufacturing electrical transmission lines to proper sites; and Pollution in creating the power-gain devices of windmills, solar ‘cities’, geo-thermal recovery plants, et al. How many countries’ Leaders had the forethought to become “Giants” in ore processing [such as ‘Rare Earths’] as did the Leaders in Beijing?

It is our hope for 2022 and beyond that the Puppet Masters’ Masters, their Acolytes and Minions consider that a possible ‘Fiasco-In-The-Making’ is under the guise of “Clean Air/Earth Atmosphere Temperature Control/Economic Prosperities Re-Located”. The Sheep may gullibly follow the Pied-Pipers off the cliff; or may ‘Wise-Up’. If they realize the effects of Cosmic and Solar radiation, Volcanism, De-Forestation, et al have, they might take exception to the “Electric Vehicle ‘Global Salvation'”and “NAT [Not Always There] Energy sources for what they are: Small Gains at Great Costs. We think that the important thing to remember is: “Altruism for one’s fellow man” is a nice utterance performed by ‘Wheeler-Dealers’ on their way to meet their bankers.

Reality: Selling ‘Grand Concepts’, be they of Commerce or of War, historically are peddled, not by Saints, but by Hawks.

Reference: https://www.theverge.com/22858437/2021-mining-critical-minerals-clean-energy-renewables-climate-change

Great Nations’ Leaders Help Their Citizens First; Lesser Concerns Are Dealt With Thereafter [As They Should Be]

The current call for immediate cessation of the use of Coal, Natural Gas, and Oil, has the logic viability of walking across Lake Baikal in the Summer. The well-being of nations’ citizens, especially in inclement weather, must be addressed first. We think that the “Not Always There” {NAT} Energy sources can be used by the “Greenies” as they deem fit. If such sources are not sufficient to keep them warm in the Winter or cool in the Summer, so be it. To these people we say: “The odds of operating a nation successfully, with NAT Energy, is at present, mere wishful thinking. It has the substance and endurance, large scale, of a hologram.

As a nation with strong leadership, such as China, utilizes Coal to maintain high commerce levels, it also seeks other technologies to fuse into its economic system; this takes time. It is what it is.

Another advancement in Oil and Natural Gas exploration is taking place in the Arctic as Russia both develops its Northern Transportation Corridor as well as new fields in the far northern Gydan Peninsula. Russian oil company Gazprom Neft is exploring the resources in this ‘tough’ climate. We expect that Russian scientists will develop technologies to clean the hydrocarbons so atmospheric contamination is minimized. The important fact to consider is that Natural Gas and Oil: Are of immediate use; readily available; provide high levels of energy; and are economical to citizens.

Another area of energy technology developed and proven by Russia are its ‘small’ nuclear reactors. Some are placed in their Ice Breakers, on barges, and can be placed in remote areas for consistent energy, safely provided. The Russian Leaders are to be congratulated, we think, because of their great success in ‘miniaturization’ of nuclear plants; phenomenal! Also, Russia’s minimal country debt allows it the resources to seek new technologies in other energy areas.

The Americans have unfortunately been saddled with a Selected President who, both he and his ‘Crew’ have little, if any, understanding of Energy. Just like the same political party’s leadership in the earlier presidency, that fellow, was adept at shutting down Energy Projects in favor of NAT Energy. Today, fuel for automobiles, heating oil, and the like are at record levels in America due to inept and mediocre ‘littership’ in the White House. The irate public, we assess will create a tsunami of discontent that will sweep the other political party into office.

The Americans penchants for having Attorney-Politicians run the country have put it into a financial bind of $30,790,945,000,000.00+ presently. Unfortunately, these ‘Barristers’ appear to have not taken classes in Economics prior to “Law School”. The unbelievable amount of American debt, ties the country’s hands as to new technologies for Energy development, it would appear. Now do these same Attorney-Politicians say: “Print More Money” [thereby devaluing the currency], we think so.

As we, in International Business, state: “There is NO Free Lunch. Leaders look ahead before you make ‘rash moves’. The solid soil you think you are standing on, may prove to be ‘quicksand’. Other, Wise Nations’ Leaders will laugh as you sink into the morass.” Energy development by Wise Leaders is two-part, minimally, Coal, Natural Gas, and Oil in conjunction with developing NAT Energies, to become more reliable in availability.

Reality: A Politician wearing a fancy suit, a beautiful silk-tie, with hair coiffed, might be hiding behind him, in his hand: a ‘Dunce’ Cap.

Reference: https://dailycaller.com/2021/11/30/china-economy-coal-production-climate-change/

Green Energies Are Myths Marketed As: “‘Free Lunches’ Are Attained”

A SUPERB and IN-DEPTH analysis of realities of Green Energy products used in Green Energy projects: Electric Vehicle productions, Wind Vanes, et al, is the report: “The Dirty Truth About Clean Technologies [Mining The Planet To Death]” by “Spiegel International”. This typical “Spiegel International ” quality “holds no punches and tells it as it is” [which is reflective of attitudes of ‘Miners in the real world’].

Our having been involved, in one way or another, in various mining operations on various continents, in projects seeking different minerals, has allowed us insight into ‘mining realities’. One reality that stands out is “There is NO FREE LUNCH in mining.“ Every aspect of this activity is costly. One easy element to present to the inexperienced is: As mineral quantities are reduced through mining removal for processing, more energy is required to find and bring to process, remaining ores.

The fact that other minerals, which exist in large quantities in other countries, than currently used in gasoline or diesel vehicles in America and Europe in particular, create new environmental problems. For example, South American Lithium ore being extracted for Electric Vehicle batteries require prodigious amounts of water for mining activities; gasoline and diesel fuels do not have this need. Mining for wind vanes have Chilean Copper usage, in their designs, way beyond Coal, Gas, and Oil for energy. Coal, Oil and Gas are not accessibility-limited, since they are void of being NAT {Not Always There} Energies, as are Wind and Solar energy forms. That they need ‘filtration’ no one denies. Technological advances will be made since there is much money to be made in doing so. The “Green Energy” modicum is a excellent stimulus, we think.

When the Green Energies are used, as they should be, but in conjunction with existing RELIABLE ENERGY SOURCES, their ‘cost-footprints’ are made at a great distance from the users, as aforementioned. All of the materials for their production and immediate usage, as when one charges up the car batteries, have required assets from somewhere else. If the vehicle drivers for example, are proud of not polluting their communities, they have already polluted other areas [where their energies were sourced]. We think they should not be smug about their “Greenness”; it is a myth.

When one reads the “Spiegel International” analysis, one cannot but admire “German Technological Comprehension”; it is what it is. We, who have participated in mining activities, for decades must applaud the authors. Maybe, after reading the report, a enlightened public will realize that criticizing nations such as China for presently using Coal, as it migrates to Green Energy, cannot be instantly accomplished. The fact that China had the foresight to comprehend the need for ore processing capabilities reflects excellence in governance; “Sour Grapes” attitudes by ‘Germalists’ writing in other nations, do not ‘cut it’. We ask: Why did your countries’ ‘Billionaires’, if they are so smart, NOT think ahead and go into ore processing? Who stopped them? The sames question for your governments. Were they spending funds for hegemonic actions? All too often jealousy, by mere financial opportunists who NEVER take the ‘Long View’, as the Chinese do, look to make the ‘quick buck’; this is their lot. So be it said, so be it written.

President Putin of Russia, a “Horn of Plenty” country, as to mineral wealth, understands and agrees to forge ahead as to processing of ores. Wisely, he knows that ‘added value’ is the benefit to his fine country and is brought about through processing. As Russia mines, processes and sells its products to others, the country with its existing low national debt, may become the world leader in financial responsibility to its citizens; this we see emanating.

Reality: As the Sheep, being readily influenced by ‘Germalists’, leap into ‘Green Investments’, they should realize the ‘Bleating Wolves pushing projects’, may be trying to snare them, and take their monies [before devouring them].

Reference: https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/mining-the-planet-to-death-the-dirty-truth-about-clean-technologies-a-696d7adf-35db-4844-80be-dbd1ab698fa3

“The Sky Is Falling” May Scare Sheep; Wise Wolves Know Better

A Wall Street Journal review of ‘Climate Deaths’ evidences a catastrophic decline in numbers since a century ago. Back then, it was to the tune of 500,000 deaths PER YEAR due to: Droughts, Extreme temperatures, Floods, Storms, and Wildfires. Today, approximately 6,600 events are anticipated for 2021. This approximately 99% drop since the last century is outstanding for two reasons, if not more. It signifies a obvious diminution is death for the period. It also evidences, a profound antithesis to the writings by ‘Germalists’, who have staked claims to the “Sky Is Falling” in Climate Calamities which will ‘imminently befall mankind.’

If one looks to some of the Climate Casualty advocates, one finds a Self-Admitted Vietnam War Criminal, leading the pack, as to “Certain Death of Countries” unless immediate funding of trillions of dollars are given. We, in International Business, are always suspicious of ‘truncated timetables to open the till.’ The mere fact of ‘jet-setters’ stirring up the sheep, with Germalistic’ assistance, is enough to want a pause to evaluate the truth. What are they seeking as to their own personal financial gain?

The truth is “Climate Change” not “Global Warming’ [out of fashion terminology], is occurring, each day since our Earth had weather! A ‘No Brainer’ to those who take time to think. The linkage, by “Germalists’ and Politicians, of “Climate Change” to climate deaths, per the Wall Street Journal article, is erroneous at best. However, where trillions of dollars are to be invested, the Wolves smell the carrion. On a scalar basis, putting the entire planet at risk for quick annihilation, makes sense to the Snake-Oil Salesmen. However, while they are screaming about the falling sky, they are silent about the world’s nuclear arsenals.

Why is it that no one is calling for the immediate elimination of destructive nuclear devices; Some of which, a terrorist could singularly detonate, with profound consequences. Yet, we who are around the world, hear nothing by Hollywood Celebrities, Politicians, Sports Stars, or any other famous sole. Not a ‘peep’ comes from these vocalists who decry everything else.

It is our position that engaging in International Commerce, alleviates hegemonic mentalities since: “One does not destroy one’s customers.” A worthy opinion is hereby offered.

If one realizes: A “Half Full” glass is better the a “Half Empty” one, the ‘Climate Casualty’ chaos, considered by many sheep, is a treadmill getting them nowhere.

A Positive Mental Outlook can acheive phenomenal results, one being climate event effects remediation.

Reality: As for professed ‘civic-minded’ individuals, Cash Is Very Interest Collecting

Reference: https://www.breitbart.com/environment/2021/11/04/wall-street-journal-climate-deaths-hit-record-low-in-2021/

If People Do Not Want To Go Around The Mountain, They Can Call On The Chinese, Or Other Experts, To Go Through It

It is always of great interest to see Infrastructure Experts drill tunnels, build expansive bridges, hydro-electric plants, and such. A group of “Masters” of such events are the Chinese, for example [as they have shown again in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) tunnel project].

The Hajar Mountains has been a obstacle to travel in the UAE for centuries. The Chinese were contracted to design, construct, and implement a 1.7 kilometer (1.05 statute mile) train tunnel, of 14 meters (46 feet) in diameter through the mountain. The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, in conjunction with Etihad Rail commenced construction in 2020 and should complete the entire project later this year.

There are many such Infrastructure projects, around the world, of even greater size than the aforementioned, completed by other Engineering Companies. We, in International Business, applaud them all. The skill sets required of each: To comprehend the complexities of the projects; Design and Perform to those needs; and do so, within budgets is laudable. The fact that so many nations are proceeding with such projects, as to Infrastructure needs of their citizens, is very good.

We have noticed, as a contrary, the politicians in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with their military advisors, have been so consumed in entering military forays, around the world, since World War II, that Infrastructure of the U.S. has been a consistent ‘also-ran’. Today, the Nation’s, $29+Trillion of ‘Direct Debt’ limits PRUDENT expenditures to support Infrastructure construction needs.

The unfortunate level of America’s debt will only get worse with ‘Trillion of Dollars’ thrown into the deep ‘money pit’ which exists. Fanciful Infrastructure projects emanating, will be certain, we think, to benefit families, friends, and other associates of the current politicians [who are proposing such construction activities]. Since they have all been ‘asleep at the wheel’, for so many decades as to the subject of Infrastructure, we are skeptical of their motives. Many of them are about ready to retire; perhaps they want additional funds beyond what they have already gained over the years? Career politicians, most are. They were of moderate means commencing “Service to their Country”, and many will leave as multi-millionaires. Voila!

We recommend, to the younger generation that it consider Civil Engineering careers as excellent ways to help oneself, as one ACTUALLY helps one’s country. Ethnocentric considerations can provide the impetus to succeed, while studying, Chemistry, Engineering, Geology, Physics, and other science subjects. Ancient cultures prove this is the case: Look at the Great Wall of China, a miraculous engineering feat, by those who understood the aforementioned science subjects.

Reality: While Tunnels help people to get from Point ‘A’ to Point ‘B’ quickly, Strong Walls make for Good Neighbors; Both require Civil Engineering.

Reference: https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2021/08/06/mighty-mole-bores-through-hajar-mountains-to-make-way-for-etihad-rail/

The ‘Vessel’ “United Nations” Maintains Its Lethargic Crew, As It Sails In A Storm; Will The Alert From ‘The Island’, Al Jazeera, Of Doha, Qatar, Awaken Any Members, To The Dire Plights Of Able Seafarers Around The World?

A compendium of negative events, the most pronounced being: The lack of capital for seafarers, their sustenance, and of ships’ maintenance, by some devious Vessel Owners, appear to have fallen on deaf United Nations members’ ears.

We, for many decades, have closely participated in various ways, and watched World Maritime Shipping with great interest. Today, some Ship Owners have ignored International Maritime Organization requirements for both safe crews and ships. The Coronavirus CV19 Pandemic has exacerbated a dearth of funding for the aforementioned. Essentially ‘Involuntary Servitude’ of prior centuries has been reformatted into ‘Slavery on Ships’ today.

Crews cannot leave their vessels since nations are concerned they may transmit the CV19 virus to their citizens. Chandlers must also be very cautious. Some Ship Owners have ‘skated away’ from providing funds for the crews and their ships’ maintenance.

We find it remarkable that while ship engine pollution and rules of such are written about profusely by the “Germalists”, we had mentioned in other articles, few say anything about the Seafarers current plight. The GARGANTUAN level of reporting about the Suez Canal weather-caused stoppage recently, was heard around the world! Yet, this current dastard situation is not discussed; not by Main Stream Media, nor world politicians. Why is that?

The “Logistics” subject, occurred during the ‘Suez Event’ and it ‘made the news’; World Seafarers, through communications negligence, Main Stream Media effectively caused to ‘abuse’.

Again, as International Businessmen, we commend “Al Jazeera”, and the Government of Qatar, for giving this terrible problem, the ‘Light of Day’ in a somewhat ‘Stormy World’.

It is our hope, the very few actual ‘World Leaders’ that exist, take the helm and steer the United Nations into actions which aid the plight of Able Seamen.

Reality: It is good to be on the bridge of the ship as it sails; it is best to be awake as it does. There may be a large iceberg ahead.

Reference: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2021/7/6/abandoned-the-seafarers-stuck-onboard-for-two-years

“Fake News”: The Choice Of Puppet Masters’ Masters [PMM’s]For Influencing Sheep About: Business, Health, Politics, Or Weather> Financial Gain Is Their Aim.

As Main Stream Media {MSM}, the agents of the PMM’s, go about their tasks of influencing Sheep to have favorable [or un-favorable] views and commensurate actions by the quadra-peds, we see repetitive tactics used consistently.

“Global Warming” became the ‘sine qua non’ rallying cry to the Sheep. Apparently, they were not listening, so “voila!”, a transformation to the current ‘Climate Change‘ became fashionable. MSM ‘Germalists’ started panic pronouncements about: “All of the world’s ice deposits are melting and everyone in most locales risk being flooded out [Anthropogenesis was, and is, at work”, all were told]. Any claims that Gaia was merely in a natural ‘ebb and flow’ of energy levels, historically recurring, was derided as heretical. To suggest ‘Cosmic’ contributions through solar storms, et al, was, and is, even more blasphemous.

We, in International Business, are amused by many examples of the ‘tu quoque’ ideations. One glaring example is the Financial Community extolling the virtues of fighting global warming, and blaming others, while at the same time establishing data mining operations for crypto-currencies [which use enormous amounts of electricity!]. Are these ‘mining operations’ the best use of electricity when and where ‘brown-outs’ and ‘black-outs’ are feasible? In areas where such hot conditions might not be of concern, why not sell the surplus of electricity to other nations? Touted wind-farms and solar parks could benefit societies greater than ‘financial creations’ even less ‘sturdy’ than “Derivatives” brokers love.

The “Northern Transportation Corridor” [NTC], which has opened up, is a very viable and needed addition for transportation of commodities and goods across the Arctic, from Asia to Europe, and back, we think. The recent unfortunate blockage of the Suez Canal due to inclement weather events, is a valid reason to have more routes around the planet. The fact that Russian experience in such cold environments is spectacular, should lead businessmen to seek shorter transit times so they can have greater profits. The facilities, and ships of Russia will assure safe sailing; “No ‘Pirates’ dare take on the Bear”. Russian Leadership, under steadfast President Putin, makes this entire geography accessible for commercial endeavors also. Investors should consider Arctic and Siberian economic opportunities in this ‘Land of Plenty’, are our opinions. Yet, MSM acolytes apparently have apparently been instructed by PMM’s orders to denigrate Russia for protecting its ‘turf’ with its military might. Since this NTC is extremely valuable, why would the sovereign nation possessing it, not protect it? The Non-Governmental Organizations have been busy in this regard, we have noticed. Again, this is another example for MSM “Germalists” trying to make “Bears” morphed into “Wolves”; genetically, this is not possible. Instead, to people who think, might not they opine that the real “Wolves” are the PMM’s? PMM’s” look out for PMM’s, eleemosynary objectives are not their fortes.

Another interesting “Fake News” outpouring, we think, has been: “A nation’s Insidious, Unscrupulous, Usurious lending of monies and technologies to other nations for commercial infrastructure growth therein” MSM Germalists claim. Our opinions are: It is a insult to recipient nations to think their Accountants, Engineers, Estimators, and Fabricators cannot assess, freely and openly, over a period of months or years, if they want to proceed with the lender. It is also asinine to the lender to have its motives besmirched. Who is coercing these countries to engage? None whom we are aware. They certainly can seek competitive bids from other lenders if they choose. One cannot fault a ancient culture for wanting to benefits its people even more, as it helps other peoples elsewhere.

We have written, a number of times about Coronavirus CV19 and the Germalists writing about the ‘Pandemic’ [before it was even one]. Who put the idea in their heads: “To stir up the herd”? Today, ‘Cocksure’ about a “Meat Market malaise” commencing the CV19 situation, months ago, now has morphed into a nation’s Biologic Lab being the insipient locus. Yet, we who analyze world-actions, are not so sure of this reputed source, as we had written. Even if research was on-going at a particular laboratory, it certainly does not preclude others, in lands around the world, from doing similar research. If funded by the wealthy, or super-wealthy, others with different political and/or social agendas could acheive their goals; economic being one of them. The fact that since the pandemic onset, many billionaires have made more billions. Perhaps some were in on the scheme? Forensic studies may reveal much more to this tragedy than mere “Virions running amok, due to Mother Nature”.

People do not trust the Media, it is the acolyte of the PMMs, nothing more. While the lackey “Germalists” get pennies, they help the PMMs make billions of dollars. “Want a ‘Pandemic’?” “No problem.”

Realty: Long term or short term, “It is the money, Sonny; all ways and always, the money”.

Reference: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/true-58-agree-media-is-enemy-of-the-people-83-hit-fake-news

In ‘Strength’ [Mental And Physical], Are The ‘Seeds For Survival’, In Both Business And Life

Over the many decades, we have seen repeatedly, what many would considered “Elements Of Weakness” being sown by doting parents of children ‘Johnny and Joanie’, as well as their relatives. Since the adults intend to have the children enjoy a life ‘without anxiety, frustration or, pain’, they do everything possible towards that aim. Unfortunately, the ‘Princelings’ and ‘Princesslings’, [PPs] develop mental and physical stamina as sturdy as ‘marshmallows’. Giving the youngsters material possessions, in abundance, depletes the value of the gifts, item by item. Since the children do not have to work for the abundance, they will have learned nothing about ‘life’. One important realization that escapes them: “There is NO free lunch”; one way or another, now or later, there is ALWAYS a price to be paid.

In International Business, we have repeatedly seen, parents giving large sums of money to their children to start companies, for which the offspring have little or no knowledge. As the businesses fail, for a variety of reasons, some of the ‘entrepreneurs’ turn to liquor or narcotics to assuage their discontent. The PPs are weak in character, integrity, and intrepidness [if they keep on relying on others assistance to reinforce them]. One must, we think develop a “Internal Nuclear Furnace” to power themselves through both ‘thick’ and ‘thin’ times; such is the life experience. We often think of World War II. During the Nazis invasion of portions of Russia, the strong Russians, fought in terrible weather conditions and beat the invaders. We think it is in large part due to the mental stamina of the Russian people. As to ‘Ursa’, a ‘Ranger’s’ sagacious advice: “Bears are NOT to ever be trifled with. Their claws and teeth, no sane person wants to experience. You cannot outrun them, Bears are so strong, they cannot be beaten in a fight; do not even try.”

Today, as many people face the effects of the CV19 Influenza, the mere retardation of freedom of communication and/or movement traumatizes them! We, who are older, think: “You have NO idea of what tough times are. Things can always [and all ways] be worse! Count your blessings that you are not in a Critical Care Ward in a hospital somewhere, dying of a incurable disease. CV19, is a Flu; not a death sentence! “Will Power” can help you overcome MANY of Life’s adversities.

If, as we maintain, CV19 is anthropogenic in its ‘manipulation’, and was established as a “Political/Social Bio-Weapon” against a particular country, it is possible for iterations to be rapidly created. Autarky, useful to nations, can be a strategy for individuals also. Personal initiative may lead one to understand the threats tendered and then the counter-measures one can take to evade the virus models. As we have relied for many decades on Herbs, Minerals, and Vitamins to strengthen our immune systems; we also exercise. These aids help, a Positive Mental Attitude does also. Self-reliance to sort out, amongst other elements, the daily dissimulations by Mainstream Media [MSM] ‘germalists’, requires mental energy to think; ergo, proper rest is needed for brain catharsis. Keeping in mind that whatever commercial MSM says, there will be Puppet Masters’ Masters [PMMs] directing the ‘chatter’ for their personal gains. Are the PMMs: Civilian, Military, Intelligence Agencies? As we contend about CV19, other entities had agendas for it. The TERRIBLE deaths to others was, is, and will be, of no concern to the perpetrators. The reality is, it had the effect of embarrassing a nation, causing economic damage to it, and may taint relationships of other nations with it for decades. We hope not.

“Mental Health” we maintain, is directed within one mind, and facilitated with one’s brain. It requires proper nutrition and avoidance of toxins; be they chemical, social, or spiritual. Developing ‘Will-Power’ is important, but also realizing Arthur Schopoenhauer’s ‘Truth’ in his “The World As Will And Idea”: “The objective world exists only as a idea.” Ergo, what one is ‘fed’, as to what is, ‘reality at the time’, might not be.

We think: “Do not get depressed, better days lie ahead for those who are able to seek daybreak.”

Reality: Be careful to believe, with certainty, that which you see. If the power is turned off, the active visual hologram will disappear.

Reference: https://www.albawaba.com/editors-choice/covid-pandemic-increased-number-patients-visiting-psychiatrists-1434526

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/

Ocean Metallic Nodules Mining: Should Standards Be Different From Land Minerals Mining?

The question of Metallic Nodules being removed from the sands under the seas, so as not to harm seabed inhabitants, is interesting to us in International Business. We ask, how many qualified damage assessments are made wherever a gas or oil core drill holes are dug in any ocean of the world? Are not the nearby fauna displaced by the drilling activity nearby? One might even think that the removal of manganese nodules, for example, which will be ‘quickly’ replaced by the same chemical actions which created them, is less invasive than drilling large pipes thousand of feet into seabeds [and their remaining in place for eons].

One may assume the great ocean currents of the world, in terms of: Variety of seaborn minerals transported; Levels of Oxygen transmitted; Variations of water temperatures; and Strengths of water current are all more encompassing to life in the seas than fauna on the ground. If this is indeed the case, then one can argue that “Seabeds are more ‘dynamic'” than critics of Seabed Mining admit. Seabeds can recover from nodule removal in the dynamic environment in which they reside.

Many people think that Governmental bureaucracies needing more time to evaluate the world oceans [362 million square kilometers (140 million square miles)] is surreptitious scheming and scamming at best. ‘Bureaucratic Inefficiencies’ are well known around the world. It is inherent in their makeups. Left to those government ‘Chaps’, decades upon decades will lead to conclusions of ‘nothingness’ having been achieved [they will have earned many paychecks though]. Has land-based mining been scrutinized to the same level as ‘Nodule Mining’ by these bureaucrats? “No”, are our opinions. Perhaps the ‘bleakness’ of land areas where much land-mining is performed is the reason? Ask the governments’ bureaucrats. Just look at ‘Lithium’ mining around the world, for a start.

A more logical proposition is: Commence “Seabed Nodule Mining” in specific ‘limited-size’ areas of the world’s oceans and review ‘significant changes’ if any thereafter. Investigate values of seabed remediation, following mining activities. Certainly, where the aforementioned gas/oil drilling has been taking place for decades, in many areas of the world, comparisons can be made as to any untoward effects in the seabeds.

We think that the ready availability of mining metals in the ocean has a financial viability few land-based areas can match [Afghanistan, North Korea, Siberia, and Venezuela are exceptions [as they abound in certain mineralizations]. Some of the profits from the seabed mining could go to Oceanographic Institutes for fauna/flora development in seabeds. The great wealth lying on seabeds is a great draw for commerce. ‘Conscientious Capitalists’ who engage in ‘Nodule Mining’ can benefit: Citizens of seaside countries, Seabeds located therein, and certainly themselves for the investment risks taken.

‘Corporate Fashionability’ [against Nodule Mining] articulated by managers, appears to be mere ‘Marketing Ploys’ since land-based mining is only given superficial review, unless a major catastrophe,occurs. [After all, they did not climb their corporate ladders by being ‘Mavericks’ but, by being ‘Yes-Men’, many observers think].

Reality: ‘The Man Upstairs’, in his Wisdom, did not stop placing valuable minerals which his creation, Man, could use, from land to seashores, but beyond as well.

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Reference: https://www.cookislandsnews.com/regional/pacific-islands/major-companies-call-for-moratorium-on-deep-sea-mining