The oil people think they can rid methane emissions, a greenhouse gas. That should slow the rate of global warming, the analysts claim.
Additionally, the UAE is working on decarbonization to make carbon-free electricity.
I hope one of their schemes pays off to rid ourselves of industry's heavy dependency upon fossil-fuels.
My bewilderment over what they can do, while we know what they have done over the past century to get us with this problem of global warming!
What was of major concern to them, was the emphasis President Xi placed upon continued mutual cooperation in the area of science for those Chinese scientists with the US scientists. They are worried that China will lag behind the knowledge acquired heretofore in the realm of science, needful though it is in China, especially since the COVID-19 epidemic.
They talked about scientists from both countries learning from each other!
I believe they are simply expressing and acknowledging the West's advances in knowledge and practice of medicine, and affirm that scientists in China want to be involved in cooperative ventures.
My impression of their concern lest they fall behind.
If there is to be yet another referendum for Catalan independence, the will of all voters in Spain shall comprise the determinant ballots cast.
And so, it looks like Catalan in Spain will have similar status as Quebec in Canada has. And Spain's Constitutional guarantee of territorial integrity is reaffirmed.
My interpretation.
For China, this idea is very old: and the idea: civil service examinations, or, keju. In an article appearing in the Economist, November 18th issue, p. 36 the editors of the magazine indicate that those who do well in scoring on such tests may not be the material for innovation and change in a society. For they are valued, simply because they can be replaced by other equally qualified candidates for civil service. In essence, these test achievers make good followers and loyal subjects to their leader. For they knew by doing well on the exam, they would likely be accepted for a position; and that henceforth, they were replaceable.
In a capitalist economy, the very ability to imagine change and the development of ideas is the stuff of innovation and human progress, so it is assumed. And, its centuries has demonstrated remarkable human achievements toward the end of human development over time.
To get to an innovator's frame of mind, a person must take an idea he has and make it practical for use in the world of business and industry. That is to say, his idea--as he conceives it, he offers to others to apply in their trade, thereby demonstrating its validity to the society.
She's off Nov. 30-Dec 6. LAST DAY TOMORROW. first day back: Dec. 7th. That's what I think!
But I'll be glad when she's returning!
She's been fantastic, so far! (And, I keep teaching her!)
It may not be unified enough to pose a threat to the military junta in control, but it is obviously a threat to the morale of the soldiers, some of whom have already gotten out: "conscripts are deserting," reports the Economist, November 18th issue, p. 33.
Its editors further urge the West to support the opposition, most of whom are in exile.
At an Olli (OLLI=Osher Lifelong Learning) class on Islam, we got to talking about the popularity worldwide of autocratic governments as compared with democracies and came to the viewpoint that an autocracy permits citizens to party while monies of government are available for autocrats to do with them as they want--some of the money that would lift their citizenry in poverty above the poverty line. Indeed, many Muslim countries are ruled by autocrats, and India, too.
The point of the "party" comment, sums up that the citizenry aren't informed, usually, what their autocratic government does with all that money assigned to them. They can do, even as President Putin has done with Russian governmental funds in his appropriating substantial sums to fight a war with Ukraine.
So long as they--the citizens in an autocracy--are kept in the dark what their government is doing, they've been given the freedom their ignorance implies to "eat, drink and be merry." essentially.
My interpretation of the "party" idea.
Thanks for the support.
Repeat, tremendous progress!
President Biden's administration should be able to work it out with the Saudis, I would think.
My analysis.
I suggest the League, with approval from the Biden Administration, send someone as advisor to the Palestinian administration in Gaza. They are needing the assistance; and the League, I've been given to understand, will supply it as soon as it can be set up.
Thanks.
My understanding.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should have resigned or have been asked to resign last October 8th; after Hamas' butchery, Mr. Ehud Olmert explained.
'The people of Israel want it!' the former Prime Minister continued.
Alas, the people of Israel are being heard, today, Mr. Olmert. You said, "Immediately!"
My understanding of Mr. Olmert's position on whether the current Prime Minister should resign.
Those of other races and clans have a part in shaping a people's future. These others are wise to get along peaceably with those who are their neighbors, irrespective of lineage. Nevertheless, this is a hard teaching that when neighbors covet what another person has that is not his or hers, tensions take hold tight.
And then, trouble begins. And, someone must go elsewhere, empty-handed.
What I've learned through the years!
Brutal conflicts the world over in Africa and the Middle East is certainly a driving force. But the stability and order--governments insisting their citizens live by the rule of law--make leaving where they are and migrating clear across half the world. And the poverty of their living conditions from whence they come in desperation!
Even though they--the migrants--may not stay in a rich country, they may be able to further their education and technical training to take with them wherever they end up with a permanent address!
My thought.
The Economist is reporting that Japan and the Philippines, longtime friends, are joining together to resist Chinese pressure to join a Chinese-sponsored group of nations known as "First Island Chain." That in addition to the occasional skirmishes in the East China Sea of each of their country's ships with Chinese vessels.
That is all! My opinion.
The Economist thinks there may be too many salespersons in the property selling field. And, they suspect they're charging too much commission, some 5%-6%. The magazine editors want them to reduce their commission rates. (The Economist, November 11, 2023, p. 15). Listening to CNN just now, the interest rate on 30-year mortgages may be approaching 8%!
One would think competition would solve the problem of too many salespersons!
My opinion.
Importantly, our President Biden recently has made clear several times to the Israeli leaders in government not to make the same mistake we have made in attempting to rid an enemy opponent in war of "any left" members of their military.
I think our President may have had in mind how hard, even after a government was set up in Iraq--to rid the country of their former soldiers and their sympathizers.
Yet, we went ahead toward recognizing the new government after "shock and awe."
It may be, that after the campaign to wipe the Hamas off the face of this earth, there may be active cells able to function as if in war. I don't know, and neither does the Ambassador from Israel.
My opinion.
Somebody--some UN agency with United States assistance--is needed to stop Israeli bombing. The world will enter hostilities to be endured for centuries, if something isn't done now on behalf of human treatment of the Palestinians. The tensions are building.
Awake, Arab League to save your people! This demands action of compassion, else the tensions will be lasting for some time. Above all, the bombing of the Palestinians demands immediate attention.
In my opinion, the Israelis are uncontrolled and are close to sheer exhaustion.
The world cannot take much more of this hostility-aggression, in my opinion, without suffering lasting scars for centuries to come. Action by the Arab League, I suggest.
My opinion.
Everybody seems ready to concede that the House of Representatives is in no organized state to pass on a bill that will release what Ukraine is in need of by way of weaponry and artillery to withstand the near-nightly onslaught from Russia of aircraft and drones bombarding its cities, especially, the Black Sea ports.
Worse yet, the federal government may have to shut down some of its important operations come the 17th of November, or thereabouts.
Meanwhile, President Biden tries to do an admirable job of leading this country through a series of proxy battles, jeopardizing the cause of freedom and independence of Ukraine and the security of the Israeli citizenry--so far. Not to mention the skirmishes with the US military, apparently conducted by Iran, in Syria and Iraq.
In what has been termed, Africa's coup-belt, the governments of these several nations are being overrun by Jihadists associated with al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, claims Senegal's President in a forthright interview appearing in the Economist, October 28 issue, p. 43.
He places his faith in the UN forces to push back on these Muslim extremists. Certainly, ECOWAS as a organization of trading partners is not equipped to have an effect on Muslim aggression.
Mr. Sall is up for re-election in this African bastion of democratic values in February.
Russia is moving in to this region of Africa, probably because of its uranium reserves as well as other minerals that it may be searching for. The United States military has been moderately successful in bringing a semblance of stability to Somalia. Perhaps, the African Union might call upon them for help against the Jihadist rebels.
But these military coups in West Africa bespeak the work of Muslim extremists, too.
My opinion.
Industry must always have substitutes for a popular alkali metal. It's in heavy demand, usually. So if not available, scientists are hoping to turn to salt as a substitute.
And salt is in abundance, not just in China, importantly.
Incidentally, lithium batteries also use nickel, another ingredient in short supply worldwide. Sodium batteries rely on electrodes of iron and manganese and are cheaper.
My thought.
Above all, this assures a useful place for nations with few advantages at their disposal, but want to be up-to-date in technology and involved in business trade universally; so that their labor force can compete. True, the nations with little advantages must watch their every penny, as if they would actually do so!
Look how NATO serves as a paradigm for a protective national alliance.
Working with other nations in an alliance mold enables the US to serve as a training grounds for labor around the world. An outstanding service to the world.
You say, why does America admit so many migrants from other countries? Why? To involve them in an exemplar of a trained labor force ready to serve advanced industries and businesses. Further, we sponsor innovation; new ideas' ways of doing things elsewhere on the planet.
And then, some who come to our shores will go elsewhere; and some will stay in the US or its environs. But we endeavor to train them well, so that they will have a good life and disseminate new ways of doing things, the more advanced ways.
My opinion.
I just was awakened. Australia's navy needs the Army Corps of Engineers' training or Australian lands will be inundated with water by the turn of the century. Also, the Pacific Islands are needing their expertise.
But right now the Israeli military is going crazy, in my opinion, attacking Gazan hospitals that are still operative. Can the Israeli military please stop this vengeance and lead the way to the negotiating table?
BBC intervention woke me up. Glad to help.
My opinion.
It's hard to realize how the FBI keeps growing, internationally and states-wide.
I hope in Greenbelt, Md., there plenty of room for FBI expansion--buildings and more buildings, that is.
Congratulations to the state and to the US nation for this magnificent international institution of the States.
May its philosophy and cause for justice emanate the world.
My thoughts go with you for an even greater impact in years to come.
And I wonder what kind of treatment the Palestinians will receive once the Israelis set up an administrative unit(s) for them in Gaza and the West Bank.
Probably, this is what the right-wing Israelis wanted all along these many years: 2. Get rid of the Islamic element on Israeli reclaimed lands.
For a month of war, there has been no humanitarian pause; no humanitarian ceasefire--no let up on the barrage of firepower and bombing into Gaza. And children are in harm's way!
My opinion.
I understand that the Palestinian Authority, Mr. Abbas' office, has been in touch with President Erdogan of Turkey.
I am given to understand he can help President Biden in setting up the new Gazan-West Bank Palestinian government.
I just received assurances from the Arab League, with whom I am scheduling Islamic talks.
US military efforts to oppose Jihadists are very effective. A tribute to the US.
There's two important things the Senator recommends:
1. Supply hope to Palestinian youth of Gaza and the West Bank for jobs, their own state; "a place in the sun" (to use a near-forgotten cliche in another war)! There, they stand around; picking up stones and letting them fall to earth. They are languishing in rubble, wasting their time.
2. The Arab League should entertain a request on behalf of remaking the Gaza Strip to contribute to helping the humanitarian situation--above all, for supplies of disparately needed food fuel water; and to relieve the hostage condition that's been allowed to continue because of Hamas' pride in their surprise raid into Israel on October 7. They have had their symbol of being held prisoners by Israel for years, in land, sea and air. Israel must take responsibility for attempting to pound the Palestinians into submission, under Israeli control. Outrageous.
Anyway, it seems that President Biden's effort to contain the war between Hamas and Israel has taken hold. Iran may be heeding.
My opinion.
Secretary Blinken has his work cut out for him, as he talks with Mr. Abbas of the Palestinian Authority today.
More, ethnic cleansing taking place, this time in the West Bank.
The TV is carrying the "eviction"--our Secretary of State doing what he can. I hope he brought with him as consoling group to bolster his spirits on this sad note.
My opinion.
I am encountering some difficulty in meeting all the needs I have without dipping into the reserve I been given.
Any chance I could live rent-free here? That is my dream, anyway. It worked out fine for the six months I was granted it.
So far things are going smoothly for me. Remarkable!
Unfortunately, Israel is failing to heed the cries of professional soldiery about conducting a modern war campaign. They are back in the days of yore where "an eye for an eye; a tooth for a tooth," i.e., when the principle of revenge was a soldier's mission.
But maybe the Israelis can harken to President Biden's wise words so to reorient themselves to the modern priorities that emphasize concern to preserve human life.
My opinion.
CNN is just now on TV reporting of a new study that confirms what seems is becoming the knowledgeable consensus: we're in for disaster in the 2020s, if something isn't done right away!
They recommend what I have been told by scientists: nuclear power must be used extensively as a source of energy along with wind and solar. New advances in nuclear!!!
What is needed now is a commitment to develop nuclear fast. The reason is that thinking solar and wind is ok is sheer pie-in-the-sky, so to speak.
Here's a definitive recommendation over CNN to go nuclear. It will turn out to be the planet's savior--maybe! It's not all that dangerous, if set up properly, so I've been told. But I only can pass on what authorities in the field are advocating. And they say, depend in final analysis, on Nuclear!
My reporting.
I suggest the President of Turkey, a devout Muslim, to locate a group. I'm sure he'd jump at the chance.
My suggestion' but I know that he's influential; and there are important changes upcoming in Islam.
Just a suggestion! Thanks!
