Prepare for Change

 https://www.ukraineoversight.gov/Funding/   As of September 30, 2024, the U.S. Ukraine response funding totals nearly $183 billion, with $130.1 billion obligated and $86.7 billion disbursed. * * * * * Consider the cost of war.  The US has not spilled a drop of blood in this war, yet it is costing us quite a bit.  Russia has had over 750,000 casualties since they invaded Ukraine (killed or wounded).  It's estimated that Russia spends about $750 million per DAY on the war.  And why?  It should be obvious by now that Ukrainians don't want to become Russians.  They want to be left alone, not taken over.  Putin started a war for his own benefit, not for Ukraine's, nor even for Russia's.  And he can't back out now without losing face. Those who start unnecessary wars are the worst people on earth. 

 

  https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/dec/18/if-a-million-germans-have-them-there-must-be-something-in-it-how-balcony-solar-is-taking-off   With solar balconies, no such consent is required unless the facade is listed as of historic interest or there is a specific prohibition from the residents’ association or the local authority. Furthermore, as long as the installation does not exceed 800 watts it doesn’t require certification, which can cost from €100 to €400, depending on the area. “The beauty of the solar balconies is they are flexible, cheap and plug straight into the domestic network via a converter, so you don’t have to pay for the installation,” says Santiago Vernetta, CEO of Tornasol Energy , one of Spain’s main suppliers. * * * * * This looks like an obvious solution.  You don't need a system huge enough to run your house. You need one that is cheap and easy, and will save you $.  

  https://www.mossy.earth/   To be suitable, the project must aim to achieve one or more of these objectives that are central to rewilding: Restore biodiversity and/or abundance of native species Restore key ecosystem processes (e.g., flooding, migration, herbivory, predation) Improve habitat integrity and connectivity Protect unique and threatened ecosystems and species  * * * * * I don't know much about these guys but it looks like a good group.

  https://youtu.be/4x8ZT-M2Dok?si=h80VeueqS6CoHgNU   Did you know that 40% of what goes into our landfills is from construction projects?  Companies are springing up to recycle much of the old construction material.

  Why don't people in power talk about the obvious most important things? during the 2024 presidential campaign, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump seemed to struggle to find topics that would sway voters to them. Harris promised to provide $25,000 toward first-home purchases, alluding to the shortage of housing. Trump, sticking to his anti-immigration theme, worried that that immigrants to the US are “eating the dogs, they're eating the cats” in a small town in Ohio. Both candidates steered clear of the most obvious and important topics. I'd like to shine a light on what they should have been focusing on. The writers of the US Constitution stated their goal was “in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.” Housing and illegal immigration do fit in there, but I submit that there are more clear ...

  https://youtu.be/J1GIF6VNipE?si=hW-sXpIfptB09WOi   192 malls in the US plan to include housing sections.