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Technology - Internet - Computers
OIL AND HOW IT BECAME SO IMPORTANT
Welcome to the Toeg Effect. This is your host, Toeg. Today we discuss the history of what many call, “Black Gold.” Today, we look at
Is French healthcare the best in the world?
https://www.france24.com/en/20190830-french-connections-france-healthcare-system-doctor-affordable-hospital-social-security?fbclid=IwAR3PXqYEqj74xUE_V1_x0NumPAViJfzXpNlNHvdmJBsChKnzYY2a-CZHd90&ref=fb By Taistealaí When it comes to healthcare, the French are very proud of their system. It’s high quality, accessible and affordable. France’s “système de
Driverless: Who is in control?
12 June 2019 – October 2020 A free exhibition at the Science Museum For decades, autonomous vehicles have been heralded as a new technology that
Flying Taxi prototype developed in The Basque Country
The technology centre has presented a prototype in Donostia-San Sebastián today, which is one of the first three in Europe and the first in Spain
Society & Culture
OIL AND HOW IT BECAME SO IMPORTANT
Welcome to the Toeg Effect. This is your host, Toeg. Today we discuss the history of what many call, “Black Gold.” Today, we look at OIL AND HOW IT BECAME SO IMPORTANT Clearly, before the advent of the automobile and the development of plastics, oil was only one of a large number of natural resources. Water and air have always been of the most important for without either one, our civilization will surely perish. Land is also a very important natural resource. We only need to look to areas like the Netherlands to see how the human species
Beatnik’s Pad – The Future of Afghanistan
Welcome to the Toeg Effect. This is your host, Toeg. Today, we examine the forgotten conflict and its future. Today, we look into the effects of this conflict on the country and what lies ahead. Today, we review THE AFGHAN CONFLICT AND THE FUTURE OF AFGHANISTAN On October 7, 2001, the US launched its attack on the country of Afghanistan. The reason for the attack was supposedly to rid Afghanistan of the terrorist group known as al Qaeda as well as the country’s government lead by the Taliban. But an article by the BBC on September 20, 2001,
The USA Loses World Currency Status
– The Beat By 1944, nearly all of the world’s major industrialized nations were lying in heaps of rubble with but a few production hubs cranking out armament and little else. It was under this backdrop that the financial leaders from the major allied countries met at Brenton Woods in New Hampshire. Even the Soviet Union attended, though it was probably a forgone conclusion that any resultant agreement would not meet with their governmental standards of state run everything. What finally emerged from that meeting was nothing short of earth-shattering. It was decided for the first time in the history
Air, by Noar, Discussing Climate Change
– El Gringo The vast majority of the world believes that climate change is real and, for the most part, human beings are to blame for the acceleration of this phenomenon. People from across the globe have protested with ever larger crowds against the do-nothing governments that barely recognize this death knell and who continue to kick the can down the road rather than focus on cleaning our environment while there’s still time. Many international research organizations note that carbon emissions continue to increase. The Rhodium Group noted that U.S. emissions had increased 3.4 percent in 2018, whereas the Global
Switzerland Moves Closer to another Housing Bubble Crisis
We already know that Switzerland is uber-expensive. It is often referred to as the playground of the rich. Visit any of its cities, towns, villages, or any other urban center and the first thing nearly every tourist notices is how clean and picturesque they appear. Nothing is out of place and there are virtually no accumulations of trash anywhere. But behind this near perfect façade festers a major and growing calamity, affordable housing. According to swissinfo.ch, “under pressure to invest, Swiss pension funds are ploughing money into real estate, considered a safe and profitable option. As this drives up housing
Science
OIL AND HOW IT BECAME SO IMPORTANT
Welcome to the Toeg Effect. This is your host, Toeg. Today we discuss the history of what many call, “Black Gold.” Today, we look at
FRIPON: Fireball Recovery and Planetary Inter Observation Network
http://www.esa.int/spaceinvideos/Videos/2018/07/FRIPON_network_watching_the_skies Mounted at the highest point of ESA’s ESTEC technical centre in the Netherlands, a fisheye camera keeps a constant watch on
Sport
Ping Pong Invades Long Beach
The LA Open Table Tennis Tournament kicked off its move to Long Beach — and its partnership with the Ping Pong Fit International Festival –
And You Thought You Were Bad at Sports?
For all those who think that they are the only ones who think they’re the only ones who are sportive.
The Definition of “Oh, bugger!”
Obviously, there’s a traitor in the group. This brings a new definition of “faceplant”! Don’t ya just hate when this happens? This is what happens
Politics - Government - Laws
OIL AND HOW IT BECAME SO IMPORTANT
Welcome to the Toeg Effect. This is your host, Toeg. Today we discuss the history of what many call, “Black Gold.” Today, we look at
Beatnik’s Pad – The Future of Afghanistan
Welcome to the Toeg Effect. This is your host, Toeg. Today, we examine the forgotten conflict and its future. Today, we look into the effects
Beatnik’s Pad – The Commercialization of War
– The Beatnik https://www.opednews.com/articles/THE-COMMERCIALIZATION-OF-W-by-John-Little-080825-133.html The commercialization of War Throughout history nations have had to defend themselves from their neighboring countries constant desire to expand
The USA Loses World Currency Status
– The Beat By 1944, nearly all of the world’s major industrialized nations were lying in heaps of rubble with but a few production hubs
Switzerland Moves Closer to another Housing Bubble Crisis
We already know that Switzerland is uber-expensive. It is often referred to as the playground of the rich. Visit any of its cities, towns, villages,
It’s time for organizations to lean in to change
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/its-time-organizations-lean-in-change-melanie-fellay/?fbclid=IwAR3W90gQTCxbct4KHXD5-N_VFMSY148EYdB0ES1ip5Tg8kE2sDfwhU5A0wg In today’s rapidly changing and lucrative job environment, quitters are winners. At least that’s what the numbers suggest. Depending on the source, the
Media
OIL AND HOW IT BECAME SO IMPORTANT
Welcome to the Toeg Effect. This is your host, Toeg. Today we discuss the history of what many call, “Black Gold.” Today, we look at
Recent Funeral Held for Swiss Glacier
by Taistealai Dozens of Swiss congregated recently in the Glarus Alps of Northeastern Switzerland to mourn the passing of their beloved Pizoli glacier. They had
Ping Pong Invades Long Beach
The LA Open Table Tennis Tournament kicked off its move to Long Beach — and its partnership with the Ping Pong Fit International Festival –
French city of Dunkirk tests out free transport – and it works
https://www.france24.com/en/20190831-france-dunkirk-free-transportation-bus-success-climate-cities?fbclid=IwAR3Mzk-mbm_FQ2MQcQLrwe3sjGYOJTmzAV10HioVZPYK7w7ZBFGLjJetMGw&ref=fb The city of Dunkirk in northern France launched a revamped bus system last year with a twist – it’s completely free. A new study
Is French healthcare the best in the world?
https://www.france24.com/en/20190830-french-connections-france-healthcare-system-doctor-affordable-hospital-social-security?fbclid=IwAR3PXqYEqj74xUE_V1_x0NumPAViJfzXpNlNHvdmJBsChKnzYY2a-CZHd90&ref=fb By Taistealaí When it comes to healthcare, the French are very proud of their system. It’s high quality, accessible and affordable. France’s “système de
Health
Is French healthcare the best in the world?
https://www.france24.com/en/20190830-french-connections-france-healthcare-system-doctor-affordable-hospital-social-security?fbclid=IwAR3PXqYEqj74xUE_V1_x0NumPAViJfzXpNlNHvdmJBsChKnzYY2a-CZHd90&ref=fb By Taistealaí When it comes to healthcare, the French are very proud of their system. It’s high quality, accessible and affordable. France’s “système de
Rivers of Dust: The Future of Water and the Middle East
Without international diplomacy, the Middle East is going to run out of water — and it won’t be alone. It is written that “Enannatum, ruler
Language
Prepositions For Street and Pavement (sidewalk)
Here are comparisons of prepositional grammar concerning street and pavement (sidewalk) in English, Spanish and French.
Differences between French and Spanish
This guy is good. He explains with clarity the similarities and the differences between both languages in a way that the average ENGLISH-speaking person can
Differences Between Languages
British vs American English Winston Churchill was once famously quoted as saying, “Great Britain and the United States are separated by a common language.” In
Geography
OIL AND HOW IT BECAME SO IMPORTANT
Welcome to the Toeg Effect. This is your host, Toeg. Today we discuss the history of what many call, “Black Gold.” Today, we look at
NUSANTARAARYĀ
SANTO SABA PILIANG HISTORICAL REVISIONISM History need not be so sacred that it cannot ever be revised. History is a continuous dialogue between past findings
Why Sarasota, Florida, Has Never Been in the Eye of a Hurricane
by Taistealai Sarasota has not been a bull’s-eye for a major hurricane since reliable records began in 1871. There are several theories out there to
Reunion on Lac Léman
By Taistealaí Poor Geneva has been through a lot over the past decade. I would prefer the Geneva of old to the Geneva of today
Harmless Compromise
– by Agnostic It has been an interesting day…so far. The neighbor’s kid came running home at around 9.30 AM this morning and told me
The Many Varied Faces of Europe in the Modern Era
Ollie Bye combines music and history to show the constant changes of Europe in the common era.
Current Events
OIL AND HOW IT BECAME SO IMPORTANT
Welcome to the Toeg Effect. This is your host, Toeg. Today we discuss the history of what many call, “Black Gold.” Today, we look at
The USA Loses World Currency Status
– The Beat By 1944, nearly all of the world’s major industrialized nations were lying in heaps of rubble with but a few production hubs
Air, by Noar, Discussing Climate Change
– El Gringo The vast majority of the world believes that climate change is real and, for the most part, human beings are to blame
Switzerland Moves Closer to another Housing Bubble Crisis
We already know that Switzerland is uber-expensive. It is often referred to as the playground of the rich. Visit any of its cities, towns, villages,
Recent Funeral Held for Swiss Glacier
by Taistealai Dozens of Swiss congregated recently in the Glarus Alps of Northeastern Switzerland to mourn the passing of their beloved Pizoli glacier. They had
Ping Pong Invades Long Beach
The LA Open Table Tennis Tournament kicked off its move to Long Beach — and its partnership with the Ping Pong Fit International Festival –
Business
OIL AND HOW IT BECAME SO IMPORTANT
Welcome to the Toeg Effect. This is your host, Toeg. Today we discuss the history of what many call, “Black Gold.” Today, we look at
Beatnik’s Pad – The Commercialization of War
– The Beatnik https://www.opednews.com/articles/THE-COMMERCIALIZATION-OF-W-by-John-Little-080825-133.html The commercialization of War Throughout history nations have had to defend themselves from their neighboring countries constant desire to expand
The USA Loses World Currency Status
– The Beat By 1944, nearly all of the world’s major industrialized nations were lying in heaps of rubble with but a few production hubs
Switzerland Moves Closer to another Housing Bubble Crisis
We already know that Switzerland is uber-expensive. It is often referred to as the playground of the rich. Visit any of its cities, towns, villages,
NUSANTARAARYĀ
SANTO SABA PILIANG HISTORICAL REVISIONISM History need not be so sacred that it cannot ever be revised. History is a continuous dialogue between past findings
Climate & Weather
Air, by Noar, Discussing Climate Change
– El Gringo The vast majority of the world believes that climate change is real and, for the most part, human beings are to blame
Recent Funeral Held for Swiss Glacier
by Taistealai Dozens of Swiss congregated recently in the Glarus Alps of Northeastern Switzerland to mourn the passing of their beloved Pizoli glacier. They had
Why Sarasota, Florida, Has Never Been in the Eye of a Hurricane
by Taistealai Sarasota has not been a bull’s-eye for a major hurricane since reliable records began in 1871. There are several theories out there to
Reunion on Lac Léman
By Taistealaí Poor Geneva has been through a lot over the past decade. I would prefer the Geneva of old to the Geneva of today
Rivers of Dust: The Future of Water and the Middle East
Without international diplomacy, the Middle East is going to run out of water — and it won’t be alone. It is written that “Enannatum, ruler
Record Heatwave Scorches Europe
Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands have recorded their highest ever temperatures, in a heatwave searing Western Europe. The Belgian town of Kleine Brogel hit 39.9C
The Arts
Dirty John Comes to Long Beach
by El Gringo Over the past few days I’ve been forced to search for a parking spot blocks from where I live. Apparently, the
Reunion on Lac Léman
By Taistealaí Poor Geneva has been through a lot over the past decade. I would prefer the Geneva of old to the Geneva of today
The Definition of “Oh, bugger!”
Obviously, there’s a traitor in the group. This brings a new definition of “faceplant”! Don’t ya just hate when this happens? This is what happens
POW! WOW! Long Beach Style
This year’s event, a week long, paint-your-brains-out-and-party extravaganza just wrapped up in Long Beach. Artists completed 20 new murals across Long Beach during the past
