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ARE YOU PREPARED! There is a food crisis coming; it cannot be denied, nor ignored
BY SIMONE J. SMITH
“We see the storm coming; The US struggles to contain a deepening global food crisis”
The information that I am about to share with you today might be hard to digest, but it is important that you know. Many people still believe that life will go back to normal, but there is an emergency unfolding right before our eyes. This generation will be facing hardships that they have never experienced before. For the first time, this generation is going to go into stores and not be able to get what they want. It is going to be hard for this generation, because many of them unfortunately are entitled and are now going to understand what it means to sacrifice.
As a journalist and voice for the people, I believe that everybody deserves to know what is truly going on, and you deserve an opportunity to get ready before this crisis gets out of control. The pace at which things are changing all over the world right now is extremely alarming. The President of the United States has openly admitted that extensive food shortages are “Going to be real,” and his officials are concerned about the prospect of a hunger crisis.
I really want our communities in Canada to start looking outside mainstream media in order to prepare. What is about to happen has been discussed over the past few years. Experts and economists have come forward to warn that this was going to happen if precautions weren’t taken, and our leaders have largely ignored those forecasts. It is because of this that conditions are accelerating, and that is why it is so important to share this message with as many people as possible because this crisis is going to affect everyone.
We are about to witness the worst food shortages in our lifetime, and we must act now given that things are getting worse with each passing day. An absolutely horrifying global food crisis is already upon us, and hundreds of millions of people are going to suffer as a result. I want to make sure you are not one of them. What I am going to do now is share with you what is going on around our globe; the writing that is clearly on the wall.
French Foreign Minister warns of Global Famine
France’s Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said the EU must get to grips with the prospect that the war in Ukraine could prompt an extremely serious global food crisis.
White House is worried about famine overseas due to the Russian Crisis
White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Cecilia Rouse noted that Russia and Ukraine serve as “The bread basket,” for many countries across the globe.
“This is a big concern, We’re working with our international aid agencies to ensure there’s some humanitarian aid because we are concerned, particularly in the Middle East, parts of Africa and the Far East … about famines and shortages in those parts of the world.”
German Retailers have increased Food Prices 20 – 50 %
According to the German Retail Association (HDE), consumers are dealing with another wave of price hikes for everyday goods and groceries. Recently, popular retail chains such as Aldi, Edeka and Globus announced that they would be forced to raise their prices.
European Nations have begun Rationing Food and Fuel
Several well-known Spanish supermarkets have begun rationing the amount of sunflower oil available for purchase per consumer to 5 litres. This was confirmed to be true by the European Commission during its closed-doors food security expert meeting held on Wednesday, March 9th, 2022.
With stocks running low in Italy, some national retailers such as Coop, Eurospin, Famila, and Mega have reportedly started rationing seed oil in Liguria, Tuscany, and Veneto regions. Supermarkets in Treviso and Belluno, are limiting the purchase of seed oil to a maximum of two bottles per customer as there were reported cases of hoarding behaviour.
Supermarkets in Greece are already Rationing items like Sugar
Supermarket chains in Greece are restricting how much flour and sunflower oil customers can buy. The say that the step was precautionary after seeing demand rise on worries supplies will be hit due to the war in Ukraine. One store, My Market, has now imposed a limit on sunflower oil while Sklavenitis has added sugar to the rationed sales of corn oil through its online store, setting a maximum limit of four packs of sugar.
US Farmers are facing fertilizer price Hikes
Surging fertilizer costs were projected to continue for at least the first six months of 2022, said American Farm Bureau economist Shelby Myers. She says a variety of factors are contributing to the problem. These include: the increased global demand for fertilizer outpacing production, pandemic-related and weather-related supply chain disruptions and increases in production costs.
Fertilizer is currently up about 35% and Roundup up nearly 90%. Farmers have encountered problems trying to source all the products they need. According to the USDA, three kinds of fertilizer have dramatically increased in price over the past year: the cost of urea is 149% higher, liquid nitrogen is 192% more expensive and anhydrous ammonia is up 235%.
This is discouraging millions of farmers from doing what they do best; produce food.
Russia is limiting Food Shipments to Countries that they deem as being Friendly
“We will only be supplying food and agriculture products to our friends. Fortunately we have plenty of them, and they are not in Europe or North America at all.” Dmitry Medvedev (Deputy Secretary of Russia’s Security Council)
One of President Vladimir Putin’s allies warned that Russia, a major global wheat exporter, could limit supplies of agricultural products to “friendly” countries only, amid Western sanctions imposed on Moscow over the Ukraine crisis. I wonder if Putin considers Canada as a friendly country?
Bird Flu Pandemic is killing millions of Chickens and Turkeys
An outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in chicken and turkey flocks has spread across 24 U.S. states since it was first detected in Indiana on February 8th, 2022. Better known as bird flu, avian influenza is a family of highly contagious viruses that are not harmful to wild birds that transmit it, but are deadly to domesticated birds.
When domesticated poultry, such as chickens and turkeys, come in direct or indirect contact with feces of infected wild birds, they become infected and start to show symptoms, such as: depression, coughing and sneezing, and sudden death.
There will be Soaring Grocery Prices
No, it is not your imagination: food is getting more expensive. Grocery prices have jumped 5.7% over the past year, the sharpest increase in a decade. Bacon prices are up 19%. Condiments have risen 10%, and fresh fruit is up 5.6%.
These increases in food prices will likely continue, and should remain above the historical average for the rest of the year.
What I care about ultimately is how bad this can get, how it will affect my community and myself. Just as you prepare for natural disasters and societal unrest, community, you also need to prepare for hyperinflation. Many of the steps you take to prepare for hyperinflation are similar to those you’d take for other emergencies. The difference is you are prioritizing your financial stability amid economic upheaval. I want you to be prepared for what you are going to see and hear in the next year.
Elected Officials with dress and time their Policies to win Elections
Governments are highly sensitive to anything that puts votes away, and our current economic state is one of the biggest because it impacts our day-to-day lives. They will strategically dress and time their policies with the objective to win elections or gain support during specific moments. Be aware, and let’s put people in office who actually mean well for us.
Beware the Propaganda
In the next few months coming up to our Federal Elections, you are going to hear terms like “temporary,” “freeze,” “control,” “tax increase,” and the like. These are red flags for coming hyperinflation. Be wary of the propaganda and official narrative pushed by our mainstream media. The government will always try to sell these and other nefarious measures as “Good for the people,” “Necessary,” and “Important for the cause.”
Easy-selling solutions and measures like “Tax the rich” are also greatly favoured by bureaucrats and politicians. The population may not be aware, but the ruling classes are extremely mindful of “the power of divisiveness.” Expect every trick to be deployed to manipulate opposition and social tension to achieve their goals.
What do we do now?
I have listed a few things that you can consider doing to prepare yourself for the economic apocalypse:
- Pay off any debt that has an adjustable interest rate as quickly and as soon as possible. Unsecured credit card debt, in particular, is vulnerable to increased interest rates that would demand more and more of a family’s income.
- Consider ways to decrease your transportation expenses. As gasoline prices soar out of control, you might want to consider selling that second or third vehicle and pocket the savings in gas, upkeep, and insurance? It is wise to be strategic when deciding which vehicles to keep, sell, and/or purchase.
- If you never thought of it, it is important to have a backup plan for every major appliance in your home. If electricity prices become outrageous, do you have everything necessary for drying clothes on a clothesline, washing clothes by hand, and an old-fashioned dish-drainer or two?
- Continue stocking up on food and household supplies. When prices increase, this will give you a much-needed cushion of time. Add multi-purpose, versatile supplies like vinegar, bleach, and baking soda to your shopping list, along with your canned goods, flour, and pasta.
This might be scary to hear, but with hard times comes violence. It is wise to stock up on tools or weapons for security. You will need to protect yourself, your family, and your stockpile. Make plans today to keep your loved ones safe.
There is a food crisis coming; it cannot be denied, nor ignored.
BY KHADIJA KARIM
Have you ever forgotten someone’s name, or where you left your phone and thought, “Why can’t I remember anything?” Forgetting might feel frustrating, but it turns out that forgetting things can actually be good for you. Experts believe forgetting might be an important part of human survival and could even have benefits.
You probably think that remembering everything would be better, right? If you remembered every tiny detail, like what you had for breakfast three weeks ago, or the colour of every car you saw today, you would be overwhelmed. Our brains are constantly receiving information, and if we didn’t forget some of it, we wouldn’t be able to focus on what really matters at that time.
Forgetting helps you clear out information you don’t need, and it helps your brain remember the most useful memories. Think about how hard it would be to focus on important things if your mind was filled with random thoughts. Forgetting helps you stay focused and keeps your mind from getting lost.
So, why would evolution make us forget things? Early humans had to deal with dangerous environments that changed quickly. They needed to remember things that helped them survive, like where to find food, or how to avoid predators. They didn’t need to remember every small detail, like what happened last week. Forgetting information, they didn’t need allowed them to make quick decisions based on what was most important at that moment in time.
For example, if you remember a recent storm, you might make sure to stay inside or find shelter. If you remembered every storm you’d ever seen, it would be harder to make decisions about the present. Forgetting irrelevant details helps you stay on your feet and helps you react faster to new situations. This ability to forget likely helped early humans survive and make better decisions in their everyday lives.
Next time you forget something, don’t be too hard on yourself! Forgetting is a natural part of how our brains work and can actually help you stay focused on the important things. It might seem annoying at times, but it’s helping you make better decisions. Forgetting isn’t just something to be annoyed about, it’s a smart way to survive in a world that’s always changing!
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Blink equity dives deep into the gap between people of colour and decision-making roles in Canadian law firms
BY ADRIAN REECE
Representation in the workforce has been a topic of conversation for years, particularly in positions of influence, where people can shift laws and create fair policies for all races. Representation in the legal system is an even more talked about subject, with many Black men being subjected to racism in courts and not being given fair sentencing by judges.
The fear of Black men entering the system is something that plagues mothers and fathers as they watch their children grow up.
Blink Equity, a company led by Pako Tshiamala, has created an audit called the Blink Score. This audit targets law firms and seeks to identify specific practices reflecting racial diversity among them in Toronto. A score is given based on a few key performance indicators. These KPIs include hiring practices, retention of diverse talent, and racial representation at every level.
The Blink Score project aims to analyze law firms in Ontario with more than 50 lawyers. The Blink Score is a measurement tool that holds law firms accountable for their representation. Firms will be ranked, and the information will be made public for anyone to access.
This process is ambitious and seeks to give Canadian citizens a glimpse into how many people are represented across the legal field. While more and more people have access to higher education, there is still a gap between obtaining that higher education and working in a setting where change can be made. The corporate world, at its highest points, is almost always one race across the board, and very rarely do people of colour get into their ranks. They are made out to be an example of how anyone from a particular race can achieve success. However, this is the exception, not the rule. Nepotism plays a role in societal success; connections are a factor, and loyalty to race, even if people are acquainted.
People of colour comprise 16% of the total lawyers across the province. Positions at all levels range from 6% to 27%. These numbers display the racial disparity among law practitioners in positions of influence. Becoming a lawyer is undoubtedly a huge accomplishment. Still, when entering the workforce with other seasoned professionals, your academic accolades become second to your professional achievements and your position in the company.
What do these rankings ultimately mean? A potential for DEI-inclusive practices, perhaps? That isn’t something that someone would want in this kind of profession. This kind of audit also opens law firms up to intense criticism from people who put merit above all other aspects of professional advancement. On the other hand, there is a potential for firms to receive clientele based on their blink score, with higher ones having the chance to bring in more race-based clients who can help that law firm grow.
It is only the beginning, and changes will undoubtedly be made in the legal field as Blink Equity continues to dive deep into the gap between people of colour and decision-making roles in these law firms. This audit has the power to shift the power scale, and place people of colour in higher positions. There are hierarchies in any profession, and while every Lawyer is qualified to do what they are trained to do, it is no shock that some are considerably better than others at their jobs. The ones who know how to use this audit to their advantage will rise above the others and create a representative image for themselves among their population.
BY SIMONE J. SMITH
We are living in a world where promises of health and safety came packaged in a tiny vial, one injection was promoted by powerful governments, supported by respected institutions, and championed by legacy media worldwide. Sadly, beneath the surface, a darker truth emerged.
Reports from around the globe began to tell a different story—one that was not covered in the news cycles or press conferences. Families torn apart by unexpected losses, communities impacted in ways that few could have foreseen, and millions questioning what they had been told to believe.
Those who dared to question were silenced or dismissed (the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper being one of those sources). “Trust the science,” we were told. “It’s for the greater good.” As time went on, the truth became impossible to ignore.
Now, I bring more news to light—information that demands your attention and scrutiny. The time to passively listen has passed; this is the moment to understand what’s really at stake.
I reviewed an interview with Naomi Wolf, journalist and CEO of Daily Clout, which detailed the serious vaccine-related injuries that Pfizer and the FDA knew of by early 2021, but tried to hide from the public. I was introduced to “The Pfizer Papers: Pfizer’s Crimes Against Humanity.” What I learned is that Pfizer knew about the inadequacies of its COVID-19 vaccine trials and the vaccine’s many serious adverse effects, and so did the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA promoted the vaccines anyway — and later tried to hide the data from the public.
To produce “The Pfizer Papers,” Naomi, and Daily Clout Chief Operations Officer Amy Kelly convened thousands of volunteer scientists and doctors to analyze Pfizer data and supplementary data from other public reporting systems to capture the full scope of the vaccines’ effects. They obtained the data from the Public Health and Medical Professionals for Transparency, a group of more than 30 medical professionals and scientists who sued the FDA in 2021 and forced the agency to release the data, after the FDA refused to comply with a Freedom of Information Act request.
It was then that the federal court ordered the agency to release 450,000 internal documents pertaining to the licensing of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The data release was significantly and the documents so highly technical and scientific that according to Naomi, “No journalist could have the bandwidth to go through them all.”
The “Pfizer Papers” analysts found over 42,000 case reports detailing 158,893 adverse events reported to Pfizer in the first three months The centerpiece of “The Pfizer Papers” is the effect that the vaccine had on human reproduction. The papers reveal that Pfizer knew early on that the shots were causing menstrual issues. The company reported to the FDA that 72% of the recorded adverse events were in women. Of those, about 16% involved reproductive disorders and functions. In the clinical trials, thousands of women experienced: daily bleeding, hemorrhaging, and passing of tissue, and many other women reported that their menstrual cycle stopped completely.
Pfizer was aware that lipid nanoparticles from the shots accumulated in the ovaries and crossed the placental barrier, compromising the placenta and keeping nutrients from the baby in utero. According to the data, babies had to be delivered early, and women were hemorrhaging in childbirth.
Let us take us to another part of the world, where research has been done on other pharmaceutical companies. A group of Argentine scientists identified 55 chemical elements — not listed on package inserts — in the: Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, CanSino, Sinopharm and Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines (according to a study published last week in the International Journal of Vaccine Theory, Practice, and Research).
The samples also contained 11 of the 15 rare earth elements (they are heavier, silvery metals often used in manufacturing). These chemical elements, which include lanthanum, cerium and gadolinium, are lesser known to the general public than heavy metals, but have been shown to be highly toxic. By the end of 2023, global researchers had identified 24 undeclared chemical elements in the COVID-19 vaccine formulas.
Vaccines often include excipients — additives used as preservatives, adjuvants, stabilizers, or for other purposes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), substances used in the manufacture of a vaccine, but not listed in the contents of the final product should be listed somewhere in the package insert. Why is this important? Well, researchers argue it is because excipients can include allergens and other “hidden dangers” for vaccine recipients.
In one lot of the AstraZeneca vaccine, researchers identified 15 chemical elements, of which 14 were undeclared. In the other lot, they detected 21 elements of which 20 were undeclared. In the CanSino vial, they identified 22 elements, of which 20 were undeclared.
The three Pfizer vials contained 19, 16 and 21-23 undeclared elements respectively. The Moderna vials contained 21 and between 16-29 undeclared elements. The Sinopharm vials contained between 17-23 undeclared elements and the Sputnik V contained between 19-25 undetected elements.
“All of the heavy metals detected are linked to toxic effects on human health,” the researchers wrote. Although the metals occurred in different frequencies, many were present across multiple samples.
I am not going to go any further with this; I think you get the picture. We have been sold wolf cookies, very dangerous ones. These pharmaceutical companies must be held accountable. I am proud of anyone who has gone after them for retribution, and have received it. Regardless, in many ways, there is no repayment for a healthy life.
REFERENCES:
https://ijvtpr.com/index.php/IJVTPR/article/view/111
https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender_category/toxic-exposures/
Pfizer’s ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ — and Legacy Media’s Failure to Report on Them
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