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[darkwood-sleddog]

Hello, do you know something about the temperament of the Greenland dogs comparated for example to other nordic/primitive breeds like Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute? I can't find much about them online. They are so extreme and work-driven as many told and cannot be only pets?

Well it would highly depend on what your definition of "pet" is. If your idea of a pet dog is a dog you can take on occasional walks and relax easily inside with, trainable and friendly, easy to take places, than the Greenland is likely not the best choice, if not a very bad one. If your definition of pet includes working the dog in harness on a regular basis, allowing them to live outside if they desire and have multiple dogs, then they could be a good pet.

For me personally, I could probably handle one after having a dog like Slash, but do I want to? Absolutely not. I enjoy the easier going, more chill nature of the Malamute for me personally and that's saying something considering that while Slash is a good house dog, he is only a good house dog because he is given work year round in some capacity.

I have only met a few Greenland Dogs in person, one was at the time young and ran with my dog's parents in a sled team, very tireless, but affectionate. And the other was a retired elder dog who could not retire to being a house pet her entire life and often found it stressful being away from the working team, even if she herself was not working.

Remember, these are primitive sled dogs and are less removed from their origins than many other sledding breeds. The modern Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed and even the Alaskan Husky have their origins in the 20th century and have their temperaments highly selected for. A Greenland dog is the same as it has been for centuries and centuries, vastly unchanged due to its isolation from westernized dog breeds and kennel clubs until very recently. A majority of Greenland dogs still live in Greenland (the country has very strict import and export laws for domestic animals and dogs in particular to protect the breed) where they are working dogs. A majority of Greenland dogs outside of Greenland are also working dogs.

As far as temperament goes the Greenland Dog FCI standard states:

The predominant temperamental qualities of the Greenland Dog are energy, mental strength and boldness. He is a passionate and tireless sledge dog. To people - also strangers - he is friendly, and while acting as sledge dog not closely attached to any particular person and therefore not suitable as a guard dog. On hunting seal and polar bear he will show a strong hunting instinct."

The Nordisk Kennel Union says this:

The Greenland Dog is a true unaffected natural dog with all that this entail. Therefore, this breed is only suitable as a family dog for people, who have great canine experience and who understand the special needs and distinctive character of this dog. In the right environment, this dog is energetic, mentally robust, vigilant and generally kind towards adults and children. It is an overall curious dog with a distinct pack mentality. This breed greatly demands allowance to use its immense power on running and pulling heavy loads. It needs a good social life and the pack is of great value to these dogs. This breed enjoys living outdoors. 

They are often said to be amongst the most intense of the sled breeds, more driven to work than Malamutes, more energetic, more prey driven, more more more and more.

The Alaskan Malamute Illustrated Standard says this about temperament for Malamutes (so imagine this + MORE ENERGY):

The Alaskan Malamute is an affectionate, friendly dog, not a “one man” dog. He is a loyal, devoted companion, playful upon invitation, but generally impressive by his dignity after maturity. The Malamute is a true pack animal with the natural instinct to “lead or be led.” This results in an independent, self-confident and strong willed personality, and explains why Malamutes can sometimes be aggressive with other dogs of the same sex. While historically guardians of campsites and Eskimo children, the Malamute is not the type of guard dog that sees a threat in eye contact or the approach of strangers. Dogs who react negatively towards people do not typify correct Malamute temperament and any sign of aggression towards humans is unacceptable.

There are many great Greenland dog mushers (both in Greenland, Scandinavia and even the UK) that are present on Instagram if you have an account and want to learn a bit more about these dogs (note that some of them outside of Greenland also mush Alaskan Malamutes, this is pretty common as the breeds work well together). Here are some ones that I like:

Dodgesled Taxi (Sisimiut, Greenland)

Arctic Living Ilulissat (Ilulissat, Greenland)

Siku Tours (Uummannaq, Greenland)

Ukioq Soul (Åre, Sweden)

Suna-Sanik Kennel (Norway)

Kennel Tasermiut (Norway)

Ikihallan Greenland Dogs (Rovaniemi, Finland)

Infury Sled Dogs (UK)

Greenland Dog Adventures (Sisimiut, Greenland)

And here are some videos I like about Greenland Dogs:

Greenland Way of Life: Raising Dogs

The Insiders Guide: Dogsledding in Greenland

And finally, an article about how these dogs and Inuit are at the forefront of being affected by climate change (even my half house pet/half working pet malamutes are uncomfortable when my house is heated in winter btw...):

In Greenland village, shorter winters cast doubts over dog sledding

[mariacallous]

Even as missiles fall on Ukraine and troops brace for a Russian spring offensive from the east, Kyiv is looking west. The U.S. congressional fight over aid to Ukraine, entangled as it is with border policy and presidential politics, has become a matter of survival for 43 million Ukrainians. In more than two years of war, Russian President Vladimir Putin has not broken Ukrainian will. Abandonment by the United States could achieve what Putin never has.

This month, I made a 1300-mile trip around Ukraine as part of a delegation hosted by the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). We visited Kyiv and Odesa as well as Dnipro, Kharkiv, and other places farther east. The situation on the ground is changing, and U.S. political leaders should understand the enormous stakes. Those now debating the fate of assistance to Ukraine are deliberating over the fate of Ukraine itself.

The first thing that strikes a visitor to wartime in Ukraine is how remarkably normal life seems in many areas. Normal, that is, until the signs of war creep in—gradually and then suddenly.

Odesa’s elegantly beautiful theater remains open, and operas and shows go on. (Giuseppe Verdi’s Nabucco and Franco Alfano and Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot played a few days after our visit.) Yet the city was under an air alert as we arrived, and a walk along the seaside promenade revealed coiled barbed wire at each staircase.

In a mostly unheralded success, Ukraine has cleared the Black Sea coast of Russian warships—despite having a tiny navy with no warships of its own—and now exports grain from Odesa at near prewar levels. Ships load grain and skirt the coast as they head west, staying away from Russian predation. Outside the city, soldiers man roadside checkpoints to examine the papers of draft-age men.

In a town that we visited in Kherson Oblast, which suffered under Russian occupation until late 2022, virtually every building was damaged. Missile strikes, mortar fire, and machine guns took a serious toll. Many inhabitants fled the fighting, joining either the 6.5 million Ukrainian refugees outside the country or the 3.7 million displaced inside it. UNHCR and other aid agencies are assisting those who remained and others who have returned. Some never will.

We met one man in the town who stayed through it all. “It’s like you see on TV in America,” he said. “You know when there’s a hurricane and someone says, ‘It’s my home, I’m not leaving?’ That was me.”

The biggest problem, he said, were soldiers from the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics, the puppet governments set up in the regions by Moscow. Often drunk, the soldiers looted houses, hassled people, and carted home everything they could. A local official said that Russian troops had established multiple torture centers during the occupation.

The man’s son, a tall 15-year-old with a grin and the taciturn bearing of a teenage boy, described life before and after the Russians came. Did he miss the way things were before the war? Yes, he said: “Some of my acquaintances have passed away.”

Downtown Dnipro could pass for Vancouver or Boston, with its illuminated streets, pedestrian areas, fine restaurants, and high-end boutiques. Couples dine, families stroll at night, and the stores are stocked. Yet the war wasn’t far away during our visit; an air alert awakened us early in the morning. As our phone alerts went off and air raid sirens sounded, we headed to the shelter. Russia launched more than 60 drones and missiles at Ukraine that day, some of which made it to Kyiv. The attack set a large apartment building on fire in the capital and killed four people. Two days later, we would visit this site, where the rebuilding had already begun.

Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, has emerged as an epicenter of recent Russian military activity. Most students there are relegated to online learning, since their schools lack the shelters necessary to protect against air attacks. More than 2,000 children go to class underground in subway stations. We visited one of these subway schools, watching fourth graders solve math problems and work on projects. Play areas took up space at the backs of classrooms. I wish members of the U.S. Congress could see the effects of Russia’s two-year war on the country and witness Ukrainian resilience in the face of relentless attack.

Ukrainians are resilient but not invincible. They see bombed-out buildings, awaken to air alert sirens each night, and feel Moscow’s newfound confidence on the battlefield. They know that last year’s counteroffensive produced few gains, and that Avdiivka’s recent fall marks Russia’s first significant territorial gain since May 2023. Diminishing supplies of ammunition and other Western-provided weapons have made the war more difficult and more costly in terms of Ukrainian lives.

Yet most wish to fight on. Polls show a small but growing number of Ukrainians wishing to trade land for peace, if such an outcome is possible. The majority wish to continue the fight. They watched Putin’s interview with Tucker Carlson and saw the Russian president’s insistence on their country’s historic artificiality. They know, from the atrocities that have occurred in Bucha and elsewhere, what Russian occupation might mean. They see the war as a fight for survival.

Ukrainians also know, however, that they cannot keep it up alone. They quietly observe that European aid (generous though it is) won’t be sufficient, either. In Kyiv, officials follow every twist and turn of the $60 billion earmarked for Ukraine in a proposed supplemental aid package from the United States. It’s a large amount of money, equivalent to roughly 7 percent of the U.S. Defense Department’s annual budget, and combines military, humanitarian, and budget support. Ukraine’s future turns greatly on it.

U.S. missile defense currently protects Ukrainian cities, and officials worry about the violence that Russia will unleash if U.S. interceptors stop arriving. Front-line Ukrainian troops are running out of ammunition, and declining access to military equipment could allow Russia to take more territory. Even factoring in the latest European aid package, Ukrainian officials (and those at the U.S. Treasury Department) project empty government coffers within months, rendering them unable to pay worker salaries or pensions. Their fallback plan is to print more money, fully understanding the disastrous hyperinflation such a move would produce.

In the meantime, U.S. humanitarian aid provides food, shelter, medical care, and other support for a traumatized population that nevertheless wishes to carry on.

Beyond material support, my visit made clear that the psychological effect of global solidarity, especially from the United States, remains vital. In conversations with everyone, from the top of government to citizens living just miles from the front lines, there was one message: Please stay with us—we can’t do this alone. U.S. abandonment would be devastating.

There is a lot of trouble in the world today, some of it far closer to home for Washington than places such as Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Kherson. A poll conducted in February by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and Ipsos found that a majority of Americans continue to support helping Ukraine, as do majorities in both houses of Congress. Yet two years in, and after billions of aid has already been delivered, Americans might reasonably ask why more, and why now.

Calls to defend the rules-based international order tend to provoke eye-rolling derision these days. So too do descriptions of the United States’ indispensability in the face of global problems. Yet the prohibition against forcible conquest stands at the heart of the postwar global order. Putin’s violation of that taboo—if ultimately successful—would augur a new and more dangerous era. The United States, unfashionable though it may be to observe, is indispensable in resisting it.

Ultimately, Ukraine is fighting a shift from order to the law of the jungle, where the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must. In a world awash with trouble, and with huge demands on U.S. resources, the stakes in Ukraine remain very high—and perhaps unique. The alternative to continued Western support is not an indefinite stalemate or frozen conflict. It is a potential Russian victory.

This is the context in which today’s debate should take place. It’s clear on the ground: Ukrainian will to resist aggression is remarkable, but it remains inextricably linked to U.S. support and solidarity. If the United States abandons Ukraine, then the West may well accomplish the very thing that Putin has thus far found impossible.

[chojrak-making-things]

It's been a while since last world overview. I have these pictures taken in July. It's the world called Teldrassil, it was made by SandraKB. It's based on capital city of night elves in World of Warcraft. Thanks to Bietjie who helped me find it on discord, cause I had that world many years ago in game, but forgot the name.

The world isn't much developed. Many buildings stays empty or almost empty - some have fridge, beds, armature and kitchen appliances. Some lots have dining table, bars, various decorations, but it's lightly furnished.

The tree trunk is really interesting in structure. I have never seen anything like that, and I think it was executed well. Texture is glittering from map view, probably because wrong filter was choosed while recoloring and exporting texture.

One of island has buildings, something like garden gazebo or something like that. It contains large basement with bathroom but not anything really beside that. Other island is empty and has only trees, so no picture of that.

Main island has many big lots in the middle, like a fields or something. Most build-up lots are closer to edge, mainly in town area, or in village in opposite edge of the giant trunk.

But enought for sterile showing and talking, here's view closer to the ground, landscapes of the island.

Gates to the town. It's a public restroom.

Custom leafy texture on fields of empty lots. It's a bit glitchy from map view too, but not that much as tree trunk texture.

Now upto other buildings:

Lot shaped like a giant tree. It's regular public lot, but has a bar inside.

Another lot, mainly for chilling:

Lot shaped like a bear is bellow. It's apparently a projection of some building existing in World Of Warcraft. I'm not really familiar, cause I don't play. I don't like online games and subscription system, but I'm fascinated by aestetics and lore. It really reminds me of Heroes 5.

The main city, all in white in blue. It's really splendid, reminds me of some Greece towns in real life.

Some paths along the water:

The last building which looks like Japanese Tori contains canteen and swimming pool. But I hit limit of 30 pictures in post, so the second part of this overview will be linked down bellow, when I send post.

(second part here)

[titanfall-moddy]

Huge Update

XO25_reworkFor_NSP

Goal: Rework Northstar Prime Titan to sound and behave more like Mihaly and the XO25f from Ace Combat 7

Tasks

1.Change offensive ability from Cluster Rocket to Multi-Target Rocket Core.

2. Create two new skins for NSP. Draw color palett inspo from XO25 Erusian fighters from AC7.

Skin 1 will be sleek and and clean. Mostly black with white and orange accents.

Skin 2 will be more weathered and beat up

3. Fix voiceline Mod

4. Change hud look to resemble AC7 hud. Main changes will include - changes to missile lock crosshairs - changes to taget acquisition crosshairs. Square = titan/vehicles. Octagon = pilot/grunt - change color scheme to green/red depending on situation - add elevation meter, maybe even double hover height, just for fun. kinda broken but whatever.

Lessons learned so far.

T1. Changing the offensive ability is actually really easy. all you have to do is go to /scripts/weapons/wpn_name and swap "shoulder" for "dumbfire" between the two files. While simple, bear in mind that the game will crash if player has not deselected both "Enhanced Payload" - Northstar "Multi-Target Rocket Core" - Monarch

from their Titan Kit. Having either ability selected will cause a crash on Titan spawn.

T2. Getting models into blender and editing them is simple enough through either the VPK tool or Legion+, however the real trick right now is getting them back into the game files in an edited/acceptable state. T3. I learned that nearly all audio for the voiceline mod (especially the viocelines) needs to be on Channel 2, otherwise called stereo. this mean that when you're looking at your audio file in whatever program you're using, there should be two audio waves right on top of each other that are identical. You must almost make sure that there is no meta data in the file, and that it's exported at 48K hz otherwise the game will not play the sound correctly.

Another note, it does not matter what you name the audio file so long as it goes into the proper folder, although giving it a similar name does help with organization.

T4. Changing the crosshair is probably the easiest thing to do in the game files. They're always in weapon .txt files and always at the very bottom. Also, there are plenty of lists online that have all the crosshair names so you don't even have to guess which ones are which or go sleuthing through the game files. I was able to change the mutli-lock crosshair to the smart-pistol reticle easy enough but struggled in getting the target- acquisition marker to show up even though it's coded into the multi-lock file. Weird, I know.

NEXT STEPS:

T1. Figure out whether or not it will be easier to add an entirely new titan via copy/pasting asssets and changing the names, or if I should change all existing assets for the game to XO25. In my brain the latter would be the easiest as there's some background stuff I won't have to change in order for the game to still function properly. However…

T2. My guess is that the easiest way to go about changing the skins is to edit the base model titan and then replace the existing model with my own. That way the edited version is the default skin in-game. However…

T3. I do not know why the mod isn't working anymore. Changing the vpk files shouldn't have affected it at all. I must figure out what's causing the issue. I've boiled it down to three guesses. 1. It's my computer, it just doesnt like or doesn't want to cooperate. 2. There's something actually wrong with the mod, i.e. it's not using the right dependency or something 3. somehow. palpatine returned.

T4. Changing crosshairs is very easy, thankfully. Getting crosshairs to behave is somehow another task entirely since I don't fully understand the games language/structure yet. For this, I need to get a hold of the Ace Combat game files and to be honest I haven't even begun to look into that yet. Hopefully it won't be too much of a hassle to import the assest into the game since they've both been out forever. I'd also like to take this time to stop myself before I add another task onto my already full plate. However…

11/7/2023

[soubhagyaside]

Supernotes Review: Best Collaborative Note-Taking App?

Taking notes as a team or studying with friends by sharing notes, we all need a collaborative note-taking app.

Note-taking apps can help you to communicate with the team, and share notes with colleagues, friends, or students.

Supernotes can be a good choice for a collaborative note-taking app and to record your notes and events.

In this article, we will see Supernotes features, and pricing to understand the use cases. We will also discuss some alternatives to supernotes.

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What Is Supernotes

Supernotes is a note-taking app that is designed to record your ideas, tasks, and lists effectively. Supernotes has a clean interface and it takes notes as notecards.

Notes are organized with categories and tags and interlink between them like Obsidian and Flomo notes with the Zettelkasten method.

You can share your notes and collaborate with others with this collaborative note-taking app. The app is available for Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, and Android. (Webclippers coming soon.)

Features Of Supernotes

Supernotes is a fully featured note-taking app that you can use for your personal use and professional use. Students can use it to get their study notes and teams can communicate on their projects.

Here are some of the features of Supernotes that are interesting look.

Notes are saved as notecards to make it collaborative and linkable and linked with other notecards with tags.

Take notes offline and sync once you are back online.

Heatmap calendar to look at your note-taking frequency.

Categorize and filter using tags

Universal search to find your notes easily

Notes are secured and encrypted at AES-256

Export your other markdown notes from Roam Research, Google Keep, and Notion.

Share your notes with secured links

These are the features of supernotes. You can use these features to organize your notes and quickly capture your thoughts.

Pricing

Supernotes offer a free and a premium plan. The free plan includes all the features and you will get 100 cards with an additional 20 cards per referral. The free plan also includes access to Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS with limited API access.

The premium plan costs $7.29 USD per month with all features, all device access, full API access, and other benefits. Supernotes also offers a student discount of 50% off to yearly plan.

Alternatives Of Supernotes

There are many good note-taking apps available as alternatives to supernotes. Here are some of the alternatives that you can consider using.

Obsidian: Obsidian is a unique note-taking app that supports a markdown editor, stores notes locally, and interlinks between notes to create a network of notes.

Roam Research: Roam research is also a good alternative for Supernotes. It connects notes with the Zettelkasten method.

Notion: Notion is an all-in-one productive app and you can use this app as a note-taking app to take notes, manage tasks, and collaborate with others. It is not best for quick note-taking.

Google Keep: Google Keep is a free notes app that you can use on Android devices or on the web.

Bear: Bear is a popular note-taking app for iOS users. It has many features that can help you to take better notes.

Apple Notes: Apple Notes is a free iOS app that you can use as an alternative to Supernotes.

In Conclusion

I think this is a good note-taking app to use if you are considering it, it has many features to support your needs and requirements.

It has a clean interface and quick response on notes. In the end, it is your choice to use it or not.

If you are not going to use then you can consider using Obsidian, Roam Research, Notion, and other note-taking apps.

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[rabbitcruiser]

Day of the Mushroom

The Day of the Mushroom celebration is celebrated on April 16 and honors all things fungi. The fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, which can grow anywhere above ground, on soil, or its food source, is known as a mushroom. The white button mushroom, which is grown, is the standard fungus to be called a mushroom. Therefore, fungi with a stem, cap, and gills on the underside of their cap are those to which the term “mushroom” is most frequently applied. The name “mushroom” is also relevant to describing the fleshy fruiting bodies of other Ascomycota because it is used to describe a range of different gilled fungi that may or may not have a stem.

History of Day of the Mushroom

Since they first appeared in early European communities, it is generally assumed that people have been gathering mushrooms since the beginning of time, possibly even in prehistoric times. Truffles and other types of mushrooms were prized in classical Greece and Rome. American author Cynthia Bertelsen claims in her book “Mushroom: A Global History” that both well-known historical authors, Pliny the Elder and Aristotle, wrote about fungus. She also claims that the Roman philosopher Galen wrote several paragraphs on the collection of wild mushrooms. Cynthia Bertelsen goes on to add that it is likely that China and Japan were the first places to cultivate mushrooms as early as 600 A.D.

But it took time for Americans to accept and become accustomed to mushrooms. In the cookbook “The Virginia Housewife,” mushrooms are mentioned for the first time in America (1824). Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup, a classic American staple for casserole recipes, was created in the 1930s. Bertelsen adds that there may be archaeological proof of the spiritual usage of mushrooms as early as 10000 B.C. There is proof that various cultures, including the Ancient Greeks, the Mayans, the Chinese, and the Vikings, among many others, used hallucinogenic mushrooms.

Humans now consume edible mushrooms regularly, which has greatly boosted the agricultural and agro-economic development of the areas where they are grown. Around half of all farmed edible mushrooms are produced in China, which also accounts for six pounds of yearly mushroom consumption per person among the world’s 1.4 billion inhabitants. With an estimated 194,000 tonnes of yearly edible mushroom exports, Poland was the leading exporter of mushrooms in 2014.

Day of the Mushroom timeline

600 A.D. Earliest Known Cultivation of Mushrooms

Mushrooms are said to have been cultivated as far back in time as 600 A.D. in Japan and China.

1824 The Cookbook “The Virginia Housewife” is Published

The popular American cookbook “The Virginia Housewife” is released.

1966 Cynthia Berthelsen is Born

Berthelsen is born on June 1 and becomes an American author, food expert, and photographer.

2013 “Mushroom: A Global History” is Published

Berthelsen’s book “Mushroom: A Global History” is published.

Day of the Mushroom FAQs

What is Day of the Mushroom?

Day of the Mushroom, celebrated on April 16, is an American holiday created to celebrate the mushroom and its health and ecological benefits.

What are mushrooms?

Mushrooms are the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting bodies of fungi, which are typically produced anywhere above ground, on soil, or the source of their food.

Are mushrooms edible?

Yes. Some mushrooms taste good and are safe for human consumption.

Day of the Mushroom Activities

Go mushroom hunting

Eat some mushrooms

Share the fun online

It's a good idea to go mushroom hunting on the Day of the Mushroom. Depending on a variety of variables, you can sometimes find mushrooms in your yard or the woods.

Consume some mushrooms! When used as culinary garnishing, several edible mushrooms are quite a delicacy and are also nutritious.

Don't forget to use the hashtag #DayOfTheMushroom to share your mushroom-related fun. Participate in the online discussion.

5 Interesting Facts About Mushrooms

They breathe like humans do

Fruiting bodies of mycelium

Mushrooms can be edible

China produces the most mushrooms

Mushroom spores can survive in space

Similar to how humans breathe, mushrooms take in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide.

The fruiting body of the mycelium, not the mushroom, is the primary plant. .

Some mushrooms taste good and are safe for human consumption.

In terms of producing edible mushrooms, China leads the world, followed by Japan and then the United States.

Mushroom spores can survive the radiation and vacuum in space.

Why We Love Day of the Mushroom

Some mushrooms are edible

Edible mushrooms are tasty

Mushrooms can be healthy

Some, if not most, mushrooms are edible. That’s just one more source of food for us humans!

Edible mushrooms are actually tasty as well, and they definitely make a good vegan snack. Go pick some today!

Mushrooms are plants, and as such, their consumption is healthy. We love this!

Source

[kalyahnn]

TMT Bar Rates Today: Insights into Market Dynamics and Construction Needs

TMT bars, or Thermo-Mechanically Treated bars, are indispensable in modern construction. Their unique strength, flexibility, and corrosion-resistant properties make them a preferred choice for builders and contractors. As TMT bars play a critical role in reinforcing concrete structures, their price is a key consideration in any construction project. Understanding the factors influencing TMT bar rate today and how to navigate the market is essential for cost-effective and quality-driven construction.

The Current Scenario of TMT Bar Rates

The price of TMT bars in India varies depending on the brand, grade, and region. Generally, the rates range from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000 per ton. This variation is not random but stems from multiple dynamic factors influencing the steel market. Premium-grade TMT bars, such as Fe 500 or Fe 550, command higher prices due to their superior strength and flexibility, which are critical for high-rise buildings and infrastructure projects.

Regional differences also play a significant role. In areas close to steel manufacturing hubs, transportation costs are lower, resulting in relatively cheaper rates. In contrast, remote regions may face higher prices due to increased logistics expenses.

Exploring the Key Factors Behind TMT Bar Pricing

The fluctuating nature of TMT bar rates is governed by various interconnected factors. Chief among these are the costs of raw materials like iron ore, coal, and scrap steel. Any disruption in the supply or increase in demand for these resources immediately impacts production costs and, consequently, market prices.

Global steel market trends also contribute significantly. Since steel is a globally traded commodity, international events such as trade policies, economic fluctuations, or production changes in major steel-producing nations like China or Japan can directly affect prices in India.

Additionally, local demand and supply dynamics are crucial. The ongoing boom in urban construction and infrastructure development in India keeps the demand for TMT bars consistently high, often driving prices upwards. However, any regional surplus or reduced construction activity can lead to price stabilization or even slight reductions.

Government policies regarding taxation, import/export duties, and subsidies for domestic production further shape the pricing landscape. Favorable policies can reduce costs for manufacturers, translating to more competitive rates for consumers. Conversely, higher taxes or stringent regulations may elevate prices.

Choosing the Right TMT Bars for Your Project

Selecting TMT bars involves more than just looking at their cost. Quality and grade are equally important, as they directly affect the durability and safety of the structure. High-grade TMT bars, such as Fe 500 and Fe 550, offer exceptional tensile strength and are best suited for projects that require enhanced load-bearing capacity, such as bridges and industrial buildings. On the other hand, Fe 415 is a more economical option for residential projects with lower stress requirements.

While cost considerations are vital, compromising on quality can lead to long-term issues like structural instability and increased maintenance costs. Trusted brands such as TATA Tiscon, JSW Neosteel, Vizag Steel, and Kamdhenu provide certified TMT bars that meet stringent quality standards, ensuring peace of mind for builders and contractors.

Why a Reliable Supplier Matters

The role of a dependable supplier cannot be overstated in ensuring that you get the best value for your investment. Suppliers simplify the procurement process by offering live price updates, a wide range of brands and grades, and convenient payment options, including Cash on Delivery (COD) and online transfers.

Conclusion

The TMT bar market is dynamic, influenced by a myriad of factors ranging from raw material costs to government policies and global steel trends. For builders and contractors, staying informed about these fluctuations is key to securing the best deals and ensuring project success.

Choosing the right TMT bars goes beyond mere cost. Prioritizing quality, grade, and reliability ensures the structural integrity of your construction project while optimizing long-term costs. By partnering with trusted suppliers, you gain access to a seamless buying experience, competitive rates, and certified products tailored to meet diverse construction needs.

For premium TMT bars at competitive prices, visit SteelonCall or contact us at 18008332929. With our wide selection and customer-centric approach, we’re here to support your construction journey.

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[princegiancarlcorderobonita]

For Angel (base sa papel ni sir nya)

### **Title: Netting Dreams and Challenges in the Tuna Capital**

#### *How Globalization Shapes Lives in General Santos City*

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### **Opening Scene/Introduction**

In the predawn hours at the General Santos City Fish Port Complex, the sharp tang of salt fills the air. Fishermen's voices echo as crates of freshly caught tuna are hauled from weathered boats, glistening under floodlights. Buyers, local and international, negotiate in a mix of Bisaya, English, and Japanese, knowing that these prized fish will soon grace sushi counters in Tokyo or dinner tables in New York.

Yet, amidst this vibrant exchange, local fishers like Mang Jun navigate challenges that threaten their future. For decades, globalization has been both a blessing and a curse for General Santos City. While it brought the city global recognition and market opportunities, it has also exposed small fishers, local entrepreneurs, and ecosystems to significant pressures.

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### **Background and Context**

General Santos City, situated in Mindanao, thrives as the "Tuna Capital of the Philippines." Its waters teem with yellowfin tuna, a commodity deeply integrated into global supply chains. The city's prominence stems from decades of international trade, driven by foreign demand for premium seafood. Tuna exports contribute significantly to the national economy, cementing General Santos City as a cornerstone of Philippine fisheries.

This success is rooted in globalization. Trade liberalization policies and regional agreements like the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) have opened global markets, attracting investors and expanding the city's tuna industry. However, this integration comes at a cost. The overexploitation of marine resources, environmental degradation, and economic disparities within the local community highlight the adverse effects of unbalanced globalization.

Government policies, such as the Rice Tariffication Law and broader liberalization measures, have also affected other sectors. While these policies aim to stabilize prices and attract investment, they have left small farmers and traders vulnerable to foreign competition.

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### **The Main Story: Challenges and Struggles**

#### **The Struggles of Small-Scale Fishers**

Mang Jun, a 52-year-old fisherman, has spent his life navigating Sarangani Bay. "When I was younger, the waters were bountiful. Now, we sail farther and stay longer, but our catch is smaller," he shares. His story reflects the plight of many local fishers. Overfishing, driven by global demand, has depleted tuna stocks. Industrial fleets with advanced technology dominate the fishing grounds, leaving small-scale fishers struggling to keep up.

Moreover, international standards for tuna exports—such as eco-labeling and traceability—pose additional challenges. While these regulations aim to promote sustainability, they burden small fishers who lack the resources to comply.

#### **Local Entrepreneurs at Risk**

On land, the story is similar. Lola Maria, who has run a sari-sari store in Barangay Lagao for decades, feels the pinch of foreign competition. "People now prefer imported goods from online stores. It’s hard for us to keep up," she laments. The influx of affordable products from global e-commerce platforms like Lazada and Shopee has disrupted local businesses, driving many to close shop.

Meanwhile, in the public market, vegetable vendors struggle to compete with imported produce. The Rice Tariffication Law, which lifted import restrictions, has made cheaper foreign rice widely available. While this benefits consumers, local farmers find themselves at a disadvantage, earning less for their harvests.

#### **Environmental and Cultural Impacts**

The environmental toll of globalization is evident in Sarangani Bay. Coral reefs, once teeming with life, are now threatened by pollution and destructive fishing practices. Coastal areas bear the brunt of industrial waste from tuna canneries, while mangroves—a natural barrier against erosion—are cleared for urban expansion.

Culturally, the shift toward global products and practices erodes traditional ways of life. The younger generation, lured by the convenience of globalization, often prioritizes modernity over preserving local traditions and crafts.

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### **Broader Implications**

The challenges faced by General Santos City mirror those of other developing regions. Small fishers in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand also compete with industrial fleets for dwindling resources. Local businesses in Kenya and India face similar disruptions from e-commerce giants.

These shared struggles highlight the need for equitable globalization. While it has fostered economic growth, it has also deepened inequalities. The benefits often accrue to large corporations and urban centers, leaving vulnerable communities to bear the brunt of environmental degradation and economic displacement.

General Santos City’s story also underscores the critical role of sustainability. Without measures to protect resources, overexploitation could jeopardize the very industries globalization relies on.

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### **Hope and Resilience: Responses and Solutions**

#### **Community Initiatives**

Despite these challenges, the people of General Santos City demonstrate remarkable resilience. Local cooperatives, such as the Alliance of Tuna Handliners, advocate for sustainable fishing practices and fair trade. These groups help small fishers access funding, training, and international markets while ensuring compliance with export standards.

Efforts to promote eco-tourism offer another avenue for sustainable growth. Projects like the Sarangani Bay Festival celebrate the region’s natural beauty and cultural heritage, attracting visitors while creating jobs for locals.

#### **Government Interventions**

The local government has partnered with private organizations to support small businesses. Training programs on digital marketing and e-commerce empower entrepreneurs to adapt to the changing landscape. Subsidies and grants for farmers and fishers aim to level the playing field against foreign competition.

Environmental conservation initiatives, such as marine protected areas (MPAs), are also gaining traction. These zones restrict fishing to allow ecosystems to recover, ensuring the long-term viability of marine resources.

#### **Innovative Solutions**

Innovation plays a key role in addressing globalization’s challenges. Fishermen are adopting new technologies, such as GPS tracking and solar-powered boats, to improve efficiency. Similarly, local entrepreneurs are exploring niche markets, branding their products as artisanal or environmentally friendly to appeal to conscious consumers.

In agriculture, organic farming and diversification are gaining popularity. By growing high-value crops, farmers can increase their income while reducing reliance on imported goods.

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### **Conclusion**

The story of General Santos City is a microcosm of globalization’s complex impact. It highlights the delicate balance between opportunity and adversity, progress and preservation. While globalization has brought economic growth and modernity to the city, it has also exposed its vulnerabilities.

Through resilience and innovation, the people of General Santos City are forging a path forward. Their efforts underscore the importance of inclusive policies, sustainable practices, and community-driven solutions. As the city continues to navigate the tides of globalization, it offers valuable lessons for other communities striving to build a more equitable future.

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### **References**

- Philippine Statistics Authority. (2023). *Economic Profile of General Santos City.* Retrieved from [https://psa.gov.ph](https://psa.gov.ph)

- Sarangani Bay Conservation Program. (2024). *Annual Report on Marine Biodiversity and Sustainability.* General Santos City, Philippines.

- Alliance of Tuna Handliners. (2024). *Advocacy for Small-Scale Fishers.* General Santos City, Philippines.

- Local interviews conducted with residents, December 2024.

- Reyes, J. (2023). *The Environmental Costs of Tuna Processing in the Philippines.* Journal of Marine Policy, 45(3), 223-234.

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Positive sentiment from European bourses also lifted US equity futures, with the Nasdaq marginally outperforming other indices. In corporate news, ASM International reported that the latest US export controls were broadly consistent with previous assumptions, easing concerns about regulatory impacts. Additionally, the EU announced plans to impose stricter regulations on Asian online retailers like Shein and Temu, aiming to curb tax evasion and the distribution of unsafe goods. FX markets The US dollar (USD) showed broad strength across currency markets, performing particularly well against the Japanese yen (JPY) and antipodean currencies like the Australian dollar (AUD). The AUD was the weakest major currency, pressured by softer-than-expected Australian Q3 GDP data, which led markets to fully price in a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia for April 2025. The British pound (GBP) also faced downward pressure following dovish comments from Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, who indicated the possibility of four 25 basis point rate cuts in 2025. This marked a shift from market expectations, which had priced in three rate cuts next year. The euro (EUR) traded slightly lower against the USD ahead of the French no-confidence vote scheduled later in the day, with ECB President Christine Lagarde’s upcoming comments unlikely to provide significant new guidance. Fixed income markets Fed official Waller's comments sparked a bear-steepening trend in fixed income markets, which followed an earlier bull-steepening trend. Market participants awaited key US economic data, including ADP employment numbers and the ISM Services PMI, alongside remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell later in the session. In Europe, Bunds and OATs traded lower, with the market focused on the no-confidence vote in French Prime Minister Barnier's government. Gilts also saw some upward momentum, though they remained softer overall, after Bailey's dovish comments spurred brief gains. Commodity markets Commodity markets remained relatively subdued. Crude oil prices held a slight upward bias, supported by reports in the Wall Street Journal that Saudi Arabia intends to prioritize higher oil prices over increasing market share. This policy stance fueled minor gains in the oil market but failed to sustain significant upward momentum. Brent crude traded within a narrow range. A stronger dollar constrained precious metals like gold, while base metals also traded within tight ranges amid a mildly firmer risk tone. Economic Updates - Private Payrolls Growth SlowsNovember private payrolls grew by 146,000, below the 163,000 estimate. Gains in education, health services, and construction offset manufacturing job losses. - Eurozone PMI DeclinesEurozone business activity contracted sharply in November, with PMI falling to 48.3. The Services PMI fell below 50 for the first time since January, indicating a decline in demand. - OECD Forecasts Stable GrowthThe OECD projects stable global growth of 3.3% in 2025 and 2026, citing easing inflation and interest rate cuts. However, rising protectionism remains a concern. - Australian Economy Misses ExpectationsAustralia’s economy grew by 0.3% in Q3, slightly below the 0.4% estimate. Core inflation remains above the Reserve Bank's target at 3.5%. World News and Politics - South Korean Political CrisisPresident Yoon Suk Yeol faced backlash after briefly declaring martial law, leading to impeachment proceedings. 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Amid declining sales and stiff competition from local EV makers, GM's market share in China has dropped significantly, highlighting challenges for foreign automakers in the region. - Volkswagen CEO Warns of Further CutsVolkswagen (VWAGY) CEO Oliver Blume criticized current union cost-cutting proposals, deeming them inadequate to address the automaker's declining competitiveness. He called for tougher measures to secure the company's future amidst market challenges. - Hyundai Faces Potential StrikeHyundai Motor (HYMTF) union workers plan partial strikes on December 7–8 and a full strike on December 11, with demands including the resignation of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. This reflects growing labor unrest in South Korea. - Intel Shares Drop on CEO ExitIntel (INTC) shares plunged 6% following the resignation of CEO Pat Gelsinger. The company faces challenges including declining PC demand, AI struggles, and losses in its foundry business. 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It projects these changes will contribute $250 million in revenue by 2026 and $500 million by 2028. - Banks Raise FeesSynchrony (SYF) and Bread Financial (BFH) increased credit card APRs by 3-5 points and introduced monthly fees of $1.99–$2.99, anticipating a potential CFPB rule capping late fees at $8. These changes could impact consumers significantly. Earnings Highlights - Salesforce (CRM) - Q3 Performance: Revenue rose 8% YoY to $9.44 billion, beating estimates by $104 million. Net income increased by 25% to $1.5 billion. - Guidance: Q4 revenue guidance exceeded expectations at $9.9–$10.1 billion. FY25 revenue guidance was raised slightly to $37.8–$38 billion. Shares surged 9%. - UnitedHealth (UNH) - 2025 Outlook: Higher-than-expected medical cost ratio (86%-87% vs. 84.77%) could pressure profitability. Adjusted profit guidance met expectations. - Foot Locker (FL) - Q3 Results: The company reported a $33 million loss, a decrease from a $28 million profit in the previous year. 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Looking ahead Looking ahead, the focus shifts to upcoming US data releases, including ADP employment, ISM Services PMI, and factory orders. We eagerly await Fed Chair Powell's speech, the French no-confidence vote, and the remarks of ECB President Lagarde. The OPEC+ meeting scheduled for tomorrow is also a key event for energy markets. Market participants remain cautious amid geopolitical risks, evolving economic data, and central bank communications. Read the full article

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America Is Exporting Hate To The World

Where did social media originate? Yes, the United States of America. Although, that should read the disunited states of America. Through social media America is exporting hate to the world. Its own special homegrown kind of hate and division. We are having discussions about banning social media for our kids because of the damage it is doing to them. If we were smart we would ban it per se for everybody. Spend a few minutes considering the pros and cons of this Internet borne home of gossip and misinformation.

Social Media Is The American Medium Of Hate

Yes, there have been instances of important information during natural disasters being disseminated via Facebook. Up against this are numerous examples of downright lies being spread by both malign and misinformed actors in a wide variety of circumstances. The platforms have been reluctant to fact check and police content. During the recent global pandemic we witnessed gross violations of policies in this regard for political purposes resulting in banning’s of account holders by Twitter and Facebook. Freedom of speech is given as reason enough for these folk to be able to do such stuff on social media. Elon Musk bought Twitter and turned it into X, apparently for this very reason.

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Hate Speech Free To Spread Lies & Disinformation

Now, we have rampant disinformation and hate speech  enjoying an unchecked express ride on X. Social media is opinion masquerading as news, in many instances. The digital medium itself lends weight to gossip and unsubstantiated stuff. Algorithms favour click bait content designed to outrage viewers over factuality. Fake news is spread by both haters and manipulators. Most viewers have no idea of the source of the tweet, post, or video and whether it is genuine or a bot. The recently exposed Russian funding of alt-right pro Trump videos is testament to this. Americans will do anything for money. The Russian state wants a Putin loving Trump back in the White House, as kleptocrats flock together for exponentially more grift and graft. What Is Social Media American Style? What is social media? Ostensibly, a platform like Facebook was based on the school yearbook prevalent in American schools. It contained photos and information about individuals in that class and year, as a record for posterity. Digitally morph that into Facebook and it became a way to find friends online and map lives for general comment. Generations of us have come along in the 21C looking into screens, as some electronic mirror/ record of our existence. This largely unregulated space provides proof of life without the perquisite standards of factuality demanded by the old paper records kept by the state. Computers are essentially about record keeping and filing. Social media is full of fake identities and unreal digital records of lives.

Photo by Nikita Belokhonov on Pexels.com No Identity Checks Necessary Yuval Harari makes a cogent point when he emphasises that the blatant proliferation of fake human identities online are incredibly damaging to our societies. He suggests that we make it a serious crime to counterfeit human identities, as we do for counterfeiting money. The fraudulent behaviour widely occurring across social media and other digital mediums sees scams costing tens of billions of dollars annually. Our banks wont guarantee the safety of our funds anymore, as they have moved out of the security business and into the transactional convenience game. They take a cut or a fee from every movement of currency, whether it be by you or a scammer. If you or I are fooled into transferring large amounts of our money into a fraudulent account, more fool us and the financial institution will not bear any responsibility. Unverified Free For All For Frauds If you read stuff online and don’t bother checking it for its veracity, well that says something about who you are. If you don’t bother tracing the source of the material and don’t understand that everyone has an agenda, well the truth of the matter may well allude you. Social media is a free for all, where the actual identities of correspondents are hidden. You might be following a bot, a machine. You may well be arguing with a non-human entity. The algorithms are designed to get us all riled up, so that we stay on the platform. Americans engineered social media and have been fine tuning it ever since. There is no definitive agreement on who was first in this space. “When did social media start gaining momentum? The early 2000s witnessed an exponential rise in the usage of these platforms. SixDegrees’ revolutionary model was the catalyst, setting the stage for the advent of giants like Facebook and X.” - (https://sciencepod.net/when-was-social-media-invented/) Billions of people use social media globally and it has generated some positive outcomes but like all things it is on a continuum. Back in its home, America, the negatives are clearly outweighing what positives remain. Kids growing into adults with their noses stuck in their phone screens and developing a crick in their necks from constantly looking down. Lives without meaning unless they are posted online with digital facsimiles posing as happiness. Cyber bullying preying upon teenagers and young adults. Sex and pornography blurring into the same thing in the minds of many of the generations infected by the compulsion to interact with social media. Peer group pressure feeds the social media disease. Our modern cultures  are defined by these devices and their software. Our brains are being manipulated by the constant use and engagement with social media. We don’t have the data yet to see what the longer term ramifications of this will be.

Trump The Social Media President Donald Trump became the ‘social media President’. His posts on Twitter and later Truth Social became a direct conduit between President and the American people. The fact that Trump is a compulsive liar and arch manipulator of misinformation makes him the perfect ambassador for this fraudulent communication network. Giving the allusion of cutting through the bullshit via this medium has served Trump well. His narrative of being an anti-politician and a champion of the people has fitted in well with the laconic confines of X and Truth Social formats. Trump’s messaging via social media is far more effective politically than his rambling incoherent rally speeches. Lying online is easier because body language largely cannot give you away. Although, Trump must be considered one of the greatest liars ever in American history. The Amplification Of Lies & Gossip America is exporting hate to the world through its invention and marketing of social media. Big Tech in the US is largely unregulated and has grown into a trillion dollar behemoth. Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon and the many other manifestations of it have the ability to control our thinking. We use their devices unceasingly and the software they hold engages with us 24/7. Social media is all about group think in its ability to influence users and sections of our societies to vote certain ways. Why do you think the Russians, Chinese and Iranians have been hell bent on sewing discord and division in the American political sphere. Democracy appears to have a vulnerability here, especially for those viewing it from authoritarian states. Brexit was directly influenced by Russian meddling in the social media arena around that vote. Hillary Clinton was defeated by Trump in the 2016 presidential race and again Russian influence was identified in the social media space by the FBI. The polarization vehemently present in the US is spreading across the globe via social media. You can see it in Britain and Europe and in Australia. Sections of populations being siloed in their views about increasingly emotive topics like the Israel Hamas conflict. Politicians on the right and left drumming up support on the back of their stances on issues like this. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been coopted by political groups for their own benefit. The centre has, seemingly, been deserted for extremist positions on either side of this. The way social media works, as a networking tool, has to be a big part of why this is occurring globally. It could be the existential danger of our time that we are not seeing, joining climate change as one of the four apocalyptic horsemen.

Media Must Be Regulated Media has long been recognised over the years as requiring regulation. The unfettered reign of social media is an anomaly. The printing press ramped up civil unrest, hate and violence for centuries following its invention in the 15C. It is estimated that a third of Europe’s population died in the resulting wars and conflicts. “German goldsmith Johannes Gutenberg is credited with inventing the printing press around 1436, although he was far from the first to automate the book-printing process. Woodblock printing in China dates back to the 9th century and Korean bookmakers were printing with moveable metal type a century before Gutenberg.” - (https://www.history.com/news/printing-press-renaissance) Thus, we can see that information technology is no benign thing. Governments brought in strict laws around who could own and operate newspapers, radio and TV networks. Various laws in different countries defined what could be printed, broadcast, and disseminated. In America, they got around the freedom of speech laws in the Constitution by making everything top secret at the source. Government agencies declared documents sealed under national security laws heading off any debate about freedom of speech. This is one of the reasons why Americans are so god damned suspicious and paranoid about conspiracies because they have so much information denied to them. Land of the free is a load of poppycock really. Social media gives them free access to a veritable sewer full of fictions, exaggerations, lies, and distortions. Nothing is top secret on X, Facebook, Tik Tok or Truth Social, as there is never anything worth hiding there.

Photo by Pranavsinh suratia on Pexels.com Billionaires & Social Media Elon Musk is a billionaire running a social media platform and this is dangerous thing. Musk has around 200 million followers on X himself. Zuckerberg is another billionaire with both Facebook and Instagram at his disposal for influencing hundreds of millions of people. The old media is in its death throws, with newspapers and broadcast TV shrinking in influence rapidly. The Rupert Murdochs’ are a dying species despite the loudness of Fox News and Sky News Australia. Rabid right wing diatribes fill their air waves with no journalism to be found only opinion. American hate is more than hot air and is something that international governments would do well to recognise before it is too late.  Before their citizens are infected beyond redemption. American political violence is the natural progression of that hate and segregated polarization. Seeing fellow and sister human beings as ‘the other’ rather than having a shared universal identity is a forerunner to violence. The oligarchs have got so big, so wealthy, that governments are pitiful in comparison in many instances. Tax cuts for corporations and the super wealthy have seen their incomes treble of late since the Trump tax cuts of 2017. Competition from sectors has disappeared and these rentier oligarchies extract billions from endless fees, subscriptions and charges. Big Tech has seen countless mergers and acquisitions resulting in giant multinationals minimising their taxation in boltholes like Ireland. Super Pacs define the political space in the US with the top 1% of the wealthy spending billions on electing politicians and parties. The American people have been shunted to the back of the bus and are treated like third class citizens in determining who runs the country. Democracy has been bought off by the super wealthy. 333 million people and just a tiny percentage get to call the shots and determine policy. Of course they are going to look after their own interests to the detriment of ordinary working Americans. It seems like many Americans are like children in that they are happily distracted by the circus and the BS of Trump. Hating immigrants, hating coloured folk, hating LGBTQI people, hating non-Christians, and hating women who don’t kiss ass as a matter of course.

Photo by Markus Winkler on Pexels.com Through social media America is exporting hate to the world. It is an American invention and it is still being refined according to their social engineering skills. We have embraced it via our love of technology. We love our smart phones and they are connected to social media network platforms. Many of us live in big cities and deal with loneliness in these modern urban settings. Some of us keep the home fires burning by our engagement with social media. Trolling or being trolled online. Stoking hate as a consolation for the omission of love in our lives, perhaps. Somehow we have lost the ability to interact in the flesh and have a good natured debate. The anonymity of online forums appeals to many to vent and say stuff we wouldn’t have the guts to say in person. The public good has shrunk and we have seen the rise of an overwhelming concern for self-aggrandisement. People bang on about civil rights but rarely mention civil duties.  The Americanisation of the world continues apace. Perhaps, the iPhone should have come with a warning about this. Robert Sudha Hamilton is the author of America Matters: Pre-apocalyptic Posts & Essays in the Shadow of Trump. ©HouseTherapy

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Trump pledges sweeping tariffs, says they will keep jobs in US - Notice Important Online https://www.merchant-business.com/trump-pledges-sweeping-tariffs-says-they-will-keep-jobs-in-us/?feed_id=211918&_unique_id=66f41c1f1681c #GLOBAL - BLOGGER BLOGGER SAVANNAH, Ga. — Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged to stop U.S. businesses from shipping jobs overseas and to take other countries’ jobs and factories by relying heavily on sweeping tariffs to boost auto manufacturing — despite warnings that domestic consumers would pay more and a lack of specifics about how his plans would work.“I want German car companies to become American car companies. I want them to build their plants here,” Trump declared during a speech in Savannah, Georgia.Trump added that, if elected, he’d put a 100% tariff on every car imported from Mexico and that the only way to avoid those charges would be for an automaker to build the cars in the U.S.His ideas, if enacted, could cause a huge upheaval in the American auto industry. Many automakers now build smaller, lower-priced vehicles in Mexico — facilitated by a trade agreement Trump negotiated while president — or in other countries because their profit margins are slim. The lower labor costs help the companies make money on those vehicles.German and other foreign automakers already have extensive manufacturing operations in the U.S., and many now build more vehicles here than they send. BMW, for instance, has an 8 million-square-foot campus in South Carolina that employs 11,000 people building more than 1,500 SUVs per day for the U.S. and 120 export markets. Mercedes and Volkswagen also have large factories here.If German automakers were to increase production here, they likely would have to take it from factories in Germany, which then would run below their capacity and be less efficient, said Sam Abuelsamid, principal research analyst for Guidehouse Insights.“It makes no sense,” he said.Trump proposes ‘new American industrialism’ — without specificsTrump has proposed using tariffs on imports and other measures to boost American industry — even as economists have cautioned that U.S. consumers would bear the costs of tariffs and other Trump proposals like staging the largest deportation operation in U.S. history.The former president laid out a broad array of economic proposals during a speech in the key swing state of Georgia, promising to create a special ambassador to help lure foreign manufacturers to the U.S. and further entice them by offering access to federal land.Additionally, he called for lowering the U.S. corporate tax rate from 21% to 15%, but only for companies that produce in the U.S. Harris, the Democratic nominee, wants to raise the corporate tax rate to 28%. It had been 35% when Trump became president in 2017, and he later signed legislation lowering it.“We’re putting America first,” Trump said. “This new American industrialism will create millions and millions of jobs.”Trump also suggested wiping away some environmental regulations to boost energy production, saying America has “got the oil, it’s got the gas. We have everything. The only thing we don’t have is smart people leading our country.”Tuesday’s series of economic proposals raised a lot of questions, but the former president hasn’t given specific answers on his ideas, which could substantially affect their impact and how much they cost. He has not specified, for example, whether his U.S.-focused corporate tax cuts would apply to companies that assemble their products domestically out of imports.Trump also suggested he would use a newly created envoy, and his own personal efforts, to recruit foreign companies. But he had a spotty record in the White House of attracting foreign investment. In one infamous case, Trump promised a $10 billion investment by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn in Wisconsin, creating potentially 13,000 new jobs, that the company never delivered.His calls to offer federal land, meanwhile, might clash with Bureau of Land Management restrictions on foreign entities looking to lease lands.

It also wasn’t clear whether companies from China would be excluded, given Trump’s longtime accusations that China is hurting American business.“SAVANNAH, Ga. — Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged to stop U.S. businesses from shipping jobs overseas and to take other countries’ jobs and factories by relying heavily on sweeping tariffs to…”Source Link: https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-pledges-sweeping-tariffs-says-they-will-keep-jobs-in-us/7798426.html http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pexels-photo-4624563.jpeg SAVANNAH, Ga. —  Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged to stop U.S. businesses from shipping jobs overseas and to take other countries’ jobs and factories by relying heavily on sweeping tariffs to boost auto manufacturing — despite warnings that domestic consumers would pay more and a lack of specifics about how his plans would work. “I … Read More

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Trump pledges sweeping tariffs, says they will keep jobs in US - Notice Important Online - #GLOBAL https://www.merchant-business.com/trump-pledges-sweeping-tariffs-says-they-will-keep-jobs-in-us/?feed_id=211917&_unique_id=66f41c1e20d86 SAVANNAH, Ga. — Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged to stop U.S. businesses from shipping jobs overseas and to take other countries’ jobs and factories by relying heavily on sweeping tariffs to boost auto manufacturing — despite warnings that domestic consumers would pay more and a lack of specifics about how his plans would work.“I want German car companies to become American car companies. I want them to build their plants here,” Trump declared during a speech in Savannah, Georgia.Trump added that, if elected, he’d put a 100% tariff on every car imported from Mexico and that the only way to avoid those charges would be for an automaker to build the cars in the U.S.His ideas, if enacted, could cause a huge upheaval in the American auto industry. Many automakers now build smaller, lower-priced vehicles in Mexico — facilitated by a trade agreement Trump negotiated while president — or in other countries because their profit margins are slim. The lower labor costs help the companies make money on those vehicles.German and other foreign automakers already have extensive manufacturing operations in the U.S., and many now build more vehicles here than they send. BMW, for instance, has an 8 million-square-foot campus in South Carolina that employs 11,000 people building more than 1,500 SUVs per day for the U.S. and 120 export markets. Mercedes and Volkswagen also have large factories here.If German automakers were to increase production here, they likely would have to take it from factories in Germany, which then would run below their capacity and be less efficient, said Sam Abuelsamid, principal research analyst for Guidehouse Insights.“It makes no sense,” he said.Trump proposes ‘new American industrialism’ — without specificsTrump has proposed using tariffs on imports and other measures to boost American industry — even as economists have cautioned that U.S. consumers would bear the costs of tariffs and other Trump proposals like staging the largest deportation operation in U.S. history.The former president laid out a broad array of economic proposals during a speech in the key swing state of Georgia, promising to create a special ambassador to help lure foreign manufacturers to the U.S. and further entice them by offering access to federal land.Additionally, he called for lowering the U.S. corporate tax rate from 21% to 15%, but only for companies that produce in the U.S. Harris, the Democratic nominee, wants to raise the corporate tax rate to 28%. It had been 35% when Trump became president in 2017, and he later signed legislation lowering it.“We’re putting America first,” Trump said. “This new American industrialism will create millions and millions of jobs.”Trump also suggested wiping away some environmental regulations to boost energy production, saying America has “got the oil, it’s got the gas. We have everything. The only thing we don’t have is smart people leading our country.”Tuesday’s series of economic proposals raised a lot of questions, but the former president hasn’t given specific answers on his ideas, which could substantially affect their impact and how much they cost. He has not specified, for example, whether his U.S.-focused corporate tax cuts would apply to companies that assemble their products domestically out of imports.Trump also suggested he would use a newly created envoy, and his own personal efforts, to recruit foreign companies. But he had a spotty record in the White House of attracting foreign investment. In one infamous case, Trump promised a $10 billion investment by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn in Wisconsin, creating potentially 13,000 new jobs, that the company never delivered.His calls to offer federal land, meanwhile, might clash with Bureau of Land Management restrictions on foreign entities looking to lease lands.

It also wasn’t clear whether companies from China would be excluded, given Trump’s longtime accusations that China is hurting American business.“SAVANNAH, Ga. — Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged to stop U.S. businesses from shipping jobs overseas and to take other countries’ jobs and factories by relying heavily on sweeping tariffs to…”Source Link: https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-pledges-sweeping-tariffs-says-they-will-keep-jobs-in-us/7798426.html http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pexels-photo-4624563.jpeg BLOGGER - #GLOBAL

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Trump pledges sweeping tariffs, says they will keep jobs in US - Notice Important Online - BLOGGER https://www.merchant-business.com/trump-pledges-sweeping-tariffs-says-they-will-keep-jobs-in-us/?feed_id=211916&_unique_id=66f41c1d3370b SAVANNAH, Ga. — Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged to stop U.S. businesses from shipping jobs overseas and to take other countries’ jobs and factories by relying heavily on sweeping tariffs to boost auto manufacturing — despite warnings that domestic consumers would pay more and a lack of specifics about how his plans would work.“I want German car companies to become American car companies. I want them to build their plants here,” Trump declared during a speech in Savannah, Georgia.Trump added that, if elected, he’d put a 100% tariff on every car imported from Mexico and that the only way to avoid those charges would be for an automaker to build the cars in the U.S.His ideas, if enacted, could cause a huge upheaval in the American auto industry. Many automakers now build smaller, lower-priced vehicles in Mexico — facilitated by a trade agreement Trump negotiated while president — or in other countries because their profit margins are slim. The lower labor costs help the companies make money on those vehicles.German and other foreign automakers already have extensive manufacturing operations in the U.S., and many now build more vehicles here than they send. BMW, for instance, has an 8 million-square-foot campus in South Carolina that employs 11,000 people building more than 1,500 SUVs per day for the U.S. and 120 export markets. Mercedes and Volkswagen also have large factories here.If German automakers were to increase production here, they likely would have to take it from factories in Germany, which then would run below their capacity and be less efficient, said Sam Abuelsamid, principal research analyst for Guidehouse Insights.“It makes no sense,” he said.Trump proposes ‘new American industrialism’ — without specificsTrump has proposed using tariffs on imports and other measures to boost American industry — even as economists have cautioned that U.S. consumers would bear the costs of tariffs and other Trump proposals like staging the largest deportation operation in U.S. history.The former president laid out a broad array of economic proposals during a speech in the key swing state of Georgia, promising to create a special ambassador to help lure foreign manufacturers to the U.S. and further entice them by offering access to federal land.Additionally, he called for lowering the U.S. corporate tax rate from 21% to 15%, but only for companies that produce in the U.S. Harris, the Democratic nominee, wants to raise the corporate tax rate to 28%. It had been 35% when Trump became president in 2017, and he later signed legislation lowering it.“We’re putting America first,” Trump said. “This new American industrialism will create millions and millions of jobs.”Trump also suggested wiping away some environmental regulations to boost energy production, saying America has “got the oil, it’s got the gas. We have everything. The only thing we don’t have is smart people leading our country.”Tuesday’s series of economic proposals raised a lot of questions, but the former president hasn’t given specific answers on his ideas, which could substantially affect their impact and how much they cost. He has not specified, for example, whether his U.S.-focused corporate tax cuts would apply to companies that assemble their products domestically out of imports.Trump also suggested he would use a newly created envoy, and his own personal efforts, to recruit foreign companies. But he had a spotty record in the White House of attracting foreign investment. In one infamous case, Trump promised a $10 billion investment by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn in Wisconsin, creating potentially 13,000 new jobs, that the company never delivered.His calls to offer federal land, meanwhile, might clash with Bureau of Land Management restrictions on foreign entities looking to lease lands.

It also wasn’t clear whether companies from China would be excluded, given Trump’s longtime accusations that China is hurting American business.“SAVANNAH, Ga. — Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged to stop U.S. businesses from shipping jobs overseas and to take other countries’ jobs and factories by relying heavily on sweeping tariffs to…”Source Link: https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-pledges-sweeping-tariffs-says-they-will-keep-jobs-in-us/7798426.html http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pexels-photo-4624563.jpeg #GLOBAL - BLOGGER SAVANNAH, Ga. — Donald Trump on Tue... BLOGGER - #GLOBAL

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Trump pledges sweeping tariffs, says they will keep jobs in US - Notice Important Online - BLOGGER https://www.merchant-business.com/trump-pledges-sweeping-tariffs-says-they-will-keep-jobs-in-us/?feed_id=211915&_unique_id=66f41c1b2d4d1 SAVANNAH, Ga. — Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged to stop U.S. businesses from shipping jobs overseas and to take other countries’ jobs and factories by relying heavily on sweeping tariffs to boost auto manufacturing — despite warnings that domestic consumers would pay more and a lack of specifics about how his plans would work.“I want German car companies to become American car companies. I want them to build their plants here,” Trump declared during a speech in Savannah, Georgia.Trump added that, if elected, he’d put a 100% tariff on every car imported from Mexico and that the only way to avoid those charges would be for an automaker to build the cars in the U.S.His ideas, if enacted, could cause a huge upheaval in the American auto industry. Many automakers now build smaller, lower-priced vehicles in Mexico — facilitated by a trade agreement Trump negotiated while president — or in other countries because their profit margins are slim. The lower labor costs help the companies make money on those vehicles.German and other foreign automakers already have extensive manufacturing operations in the U.S., and many now build more vehicles here than they send. BMW, for instance, has an 8 million-square-foot campus in South Carolina that employs 11,000 people building more than 1,500 SUVs per day for the U.S. and 120 export markets. Mercedes and Volkswagen also have large factories here.If German automakers were to increase production here, they likely would have to take it from factories in Germany, which then would run below their capacity and be less efficient, said Sam Abuelsamid, principal research analyst for Guidehouse Insights.“It makes no sense,” he said.Trump proposes ‘new American industrialism’ — without specificsTrump has proposed using tariffs on imports and other measures to boost American industry — even as economists have cautioned that U.S. consumers would bear the costs of tariffs and other Trump proposals like staging the largest deportation operation in U.S. history.The former president laid out a broad array of economic proposals during a speech in the key swing state of Georgia, promising to create a special ambassador to help lure foreign manufacturers to the U.S. and further entice them by offering access to federal land.Additionally, he called for lowering the U.S. corporate tax rate from 21% to 15%, but only for companies that produce in the U.S. Harris, the Democratic nominee, wants to raise the corporate tax rate to 28%. It had been 35% when Trump became president in 2017, and he later signed legislation lowering it.“We’re putting America first,” Trump said. “This new American industrialism will create millions and millions of jobs.”Trump also suggested wiping away some environmental regulations to boost energy production, saying America has “got the oil, it’s got the gas. We have everything. The only thing we don’t have is smart people leading our country.”Tuesday’s series of economic proposals raised a lot of questions, but the former president hasn’t given specific answers on his ideas, which could substantially affect their impact and how much they cost. He has not specified, for example, whether his U.S.-focused corporate tax cuts would apply to companies that assemble their products domestically out of imports.Trump also suggested he would use a newly created envoy, and his own personal efforts, to recruit foreign companies. But he had a spotty record in the White House of attracting foreign investment. In one infamous case, Trump promised a $10 billion investment by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn in Wisconsin, creating potentially 13,000 new jobs, that the company never delivered.His calls to offer federal land, meanwhile, might clash with Bureau of Land Management restrictions on foreign entities looking to lease lands.

It also wasn’t clear whether companies from China would be excluded, given Trump’s longtime accusations that China is hurting American business.“SAVANNAH, Ga. — Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged to stop U.S. businesses from shipping jobs overseas and to take other countries’ jobs and factories by relying heavily on sweeping tariffs to…”Source Link: https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-pledges-sweeping-tariffs-says-they-will-keep-jobs-in-us/7798426.html http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pexels-photo-4624563.jpeg BLOGGER - #GLOBAL SAVANNAH, Ga. —  Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged to stop U.S. businesses from shipping jobs overseas and to take other countries’ jobs and factories by relying heavily on sweeping tariffs to boost auto manufacturing — despite warnings that domestic consumers would pay more and a lack of specifics about how his plans would work. “I … Read More