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International, U.S.

Magnitude 5+ earthquakes increasing? Several 7+ quakes so far for April 2013!

20 April 2013 (02:02 UTC-07 Tango)/09 Jumada t-Tania 1434/31 Farvardin 1391/11 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711

There has been several magnitude 7 earthquakes around the world in just the past three weeks.

The USGS uses a modified type of richter scale magnitude system.  They tried to clear up confusion a few years ago with a press release, but I think it just made things more confusing.

Most western media are using USGS magnitude readings when they report earthquakes, but, several countries have created their own magnitudes that do not match USGS magnitude reports.  I am presenting USGS magnitudes.

The following are the 6 to 7+ magnitude quakes for April, so far:

On 20 April 2013 Sichuan, China, was hit by a 6.6 quake, followed by four 5 quakes.  Reports say at least 152 killed, more than 3000 injured!  The Chinese are calling the initial quake a 7+ magnitude.

Russian Kuril Islands (on the Pacific Ring of Fire) were hit with a 6.1 magnitude quake, followed by a 5.3 quake.

On 19 April 2013, again the Russian Kuril Islands, hit with a 7.2, then a 5.7.  The Kuril Islands have been experiencing many magnitude 5 and 6+ quakes since the beginning of this Gregorian year.

For more example of how different quake reports are used by different countries, on 18 April 2013, Japanese officials reported a 7 magnitude quake off the coast of northern Japan. However, the USGS did not report such a quake.  It is possible that the Kuril Islands 7.2 quake reported on early 19 April by USGS is the same quake that Japan claimed on the 18th.  Japan and Russia both have claims to some of the Kuril Islands.

On 16 April 2013, a 7.8 quake hit along the Iran-Pakistan border.  At least 40 people killed, mainly on the Pakistani side.

Papua New Guinea (on the Pacific Ring of Fire) 6.6 quake.

On 14 April 2013, again Papua New Guinea hit with 6.6 quake.  The island country has also been experiencing many magnitude 5+ quakes.

06 April 2013, Indonesia (Pacific Ring of Fire) a 7 quake.

From 01 April to 20 April 2013 there have been at least seven magnitude 6+ quakes.  For all of April 2012 there were ten magnitude 6+ quakes (which included two 8+ quakes near Sumatra on the Pacific Ring of Fire).  We have a little under a week and a half left for April 2013, will mother Earth break last years April numbers?

By the way, officials in San Francisco, California, just passed new earthquake safety rules.  The new law forces owners of wooden framed multi-story buildings to reinforce the lower walls and to help distribute the weight of the building more evenly on the frame.  It’s estimated it will cost property owners $60000 to $130000 USD per building.  The law comes after years of study by seismologists.

International, U.S.

World War 3, East Asian Front: Japan & South Korea to sign military pact! North Korea tells citizens to prep for war!

17 April 2013 (01:36 UTC-07 Tango)/06 Jumada t-Tania 1434/28 Farvardin 1391/08 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711

South Korean media reporting that the Japanese ambassador announced his country is prepared to sign a military intelligence pact with Republic of Korea.  It turns out Japan and ROK was supposed to sign the military pact in July 2012!  It was put off because of protests by South Koreans. If you understand the violent recent history between Korea and Japan then you’ll understand the significance of such a pact.

ROK media also reporting that U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, told Chinese officials that the United States was willing to reduce its missile systems in the area, if the DPRK gave up nuclear weapons.

North Korea insists that its nuclear program is not negotiable.  DPRK media has published front page articles telling people to prepare for war.  Articles also point out that North Korea has every international right to its own nuclear program.  In 2003 the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea pulled out of the UN’s Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

 

International, U.S.

World War 3: NATO statements concerning Japan, and the New Global NATO!

15 April 2013 (00:40 UTC-07 Tango)/04 Jumada t-Tania 1434/26 Farvardin 1391/06 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711

“…..You might ask why the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation should come to the Pacific region.  The answer is very simple.
 Today’s NATO is a new NATO.  It’s a NATO with a global perspective.  It’s a NATO with global partners.  And Japan is our longest-standing global partner…..NATO and Japan are like-minded……we can help the United Nations and the international community to reinforce the rules-based international system……we need common approaches and responses…….To confront global threats such as terrorism, cyber attacks, and proliferation…..And I am delighted that later today, Prime Minister Abe and I will sign a Joint Political Declaration to guide our future work.”-Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO Secretary General, from statement made on the morning of 15 April 2013, Japan National Press Club

International, U.S.

World War 3: Trilateral military union complete; Japan joins NATO!!!

15 April 2013 (21:02 UTC-07 Tango 14 April 2013)/04 Jumada t-Tania 1434/26 Farvardin 1391/06 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711

The militarization of the Trilateral Commission members (Europe, North America, Japan) is complete, Japan now a member of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (even though Japan is in the Pacific).

The official announcement will be made in Tokyo on 15 April 2013.  NATO’s Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, will meet with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to officially sign and accept Japan’s political declaration of co-operation with NATO.

It’s expected that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will state that the possibility of a major war in Asia, soon, is the excuse for Japan joining with NATO. (Japan has been a NATO ‘partner’ since the 1990s)

This means that not only could Japan take a more active role in NATO activity around the world, but will legally allow NATO to operate in Asia/Pacific in the name of defending the new member Japan.  (Russia is now literally surrounded)

This follows a meeting between Japanese officials and U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, in which Japan agreed to help the U.S. and China “…take concrete steps to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula.”

Back in January, it was reported that Japan wanted a stronger commitment from NATO, in order to back up Japan against China.

Business/Economics, International, U.S.

World War 3, Gun Control Front: G8+ wants to control your right to self defense & outerspace!

12 April 2013 (12:35 UTC-07 Tango)/01 Jumada t-Tania 1434/23 Farvardin 1391/03 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711

“Ministers welcomed the adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty by the United Nations General Assembly on 2 April……G8 Foreign Ministers continue their commitment to efforts that strengthen and enhance long-term sustainability, stability, safety, and security in outer space.”

“Ministers recalled the decision at the 2010 NPT Review Conference to hold a Conference on the establishment in the Middle East of a zone free of nuclear weapons…”

The G8/Trilateral Commission hypocritically pointed the WMD finger at Iran, but absolutely no mention of Israel, who already has at least 20+ nukes!

The G8/Trilateral Commission are: United States, Russia, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, Canada, Japan, plus European Union.

Business/Economics, International, U.S.

World War 3, West Asia Front: G8 +, Wars in the Middle East will not end, behind Arab Spring!

12 April 2013 (12:28 UTC-07 Tango)/01 Jumada t-Tania 1434/23 Farvardin 1391/03 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711

Syria: “…..reaffirmed their commitment to supporting a Syrian-led political transition, and the work of Joint UN and Arab League Special Representative Brahimi…..called for the UN Security Council to remain seized of this matter…”

Yemen: “….re-affirmed their strong support for the political transition process in Yemen, including the start of the National Dialogue Conference, as outlined in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Initiative and the UN Implementation Plan…urged all parties to comply with UNSCRs 2014 and 2051…..welcomed the generous pledges made by the Friends of Yemen….recognised the stability of Yemen remains essential for the stability of the wider region, and the maintenance of international security….advance security sector reform and ongoing efforts to counter the continued threat from AQ-AP and other violent extremists.”

Iran: “G8 Foreign Ministers expressed their deep concern regarding Iran’s continuing nuclear and ballistic missile activities….Iran has the ability to avoid further isolation and improve its situation only if it promptly addresses the concerns of the international community [meaning the Trilateral Commission, which is actually what the G8 is].”

Israel/Palestine: “Ministers expressed grave concerns about the poor state of the Palestinian economy, and the impact this has on Palestinian state-building efforts. Ministers affirmed their support for the Palestinian Authority and encouraged Arab countries, as well as emerging economies, to extend the fullest assistance possible to revitalising the Palestinian economy.”

“The Ministers welcomed the Egyptian-brokered ceasefire of 21 November 2012 which ended hostilities in Gaza and southern Israel, condemned rocket attacks in contravention of this and urged all sides to uphold their commitments.”

There was no mention of ongoing/current atrocities committed by Israel against Palestinians since the November ‘ceasefire’.  There was no mention that the zionist government of Israel is the main reason the Palestinian economy is in shambles!

Arab Spring: “The Deauville Partnership with Arab Countries in Transition has played an important role in bringing together Middle Eastern and North African countries in transition, regional partner countries, G8 members, and International Financial Institutions in an effective and pragmatic partnership to promote successful economic and political transition.”

What this means is the G8/Trilateral Commission is behind the Arab Spring, and it is nothing more than the Western Christian Financier takeover of Islamic dominated countries, because Islam does not accept western christian financial (banking) policies.

The Group of Eight are: United States, Russia, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, Canada, Japan, plus European Union.

 

Business/Economics, International, U.S.

World War 3, African Front: G8 + are main finaciers of War! Reveals Global goals through Africa conquest!

12 April 2013 (20:09 UTC-07 Tango 11 April 2013)/01 Jumada t-Tania 1434/23 Farvardin 1391/03 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711

Mali: “….Ministers expressed their support for the efforts of France and its African partners to re-assert Malian state control……emphasised the strong international consensus in the United Nations Security Council, the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States……..Ministers agreed to support a successful handover of stabilisation activity to AFISMA which has now successfully deployed to Mali and, as soon as conditions permit, to a multi-dimensional UN Operation. The Ministers welcomed the establishment of the EU Training Mission to train the Malian Armed Forces.”

Somalia: “….G8 Ministers underlined the need for continued early international support to the new Somali Government……..for rebuilding the state and establishing a new political order……provide high-level political support to the process of Somalia’s re-engagement with the World Bank, the African Development Bank, and the International Monetary Fund…..Foreign Ministers acknowledged the importance of the Somali Government’s work to promote reconciliation, de-mobilise and re-integrate those Al Shabaab fighters who have renounced violence…”

DRC: “…..The Ministers welcomed the appointment of the UN Special Envoy to the Great Lakes Region of Africa to oversee the implementation of the Peace Security and Cooperation Framework…..The Ministers welcomed UNSCR 2098 which renews the mandate of the UN Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the DRC…..”

Sudan & South Sudan: “…resumption of the production and export of oil from South Sudan…..They called for faster implementation of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur….”

North & West Africa: “…..encouraged the United Nations and International Financial Institutions to adopt coherent and co-ordinated policies……called for rapid progress to finalise and implement the UN Integrated Regional Strategy……The Ministers specifically endorsed the need for a regional response to a wide range of security challenges, including: restricting the proliferation and illicit trafficking of conventional weapons, including small arms……encouraging counter-terrorism partnerships, including on crisis response and counter-radicalisation….”

Africa: “The African Union and African Regional organisations are increasingly resolved to intensify regional cooperation and to ensure peace and security on the continent.”

The Group of Eight are: United States, Russia, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, Canada, Japan, plus European Union

Business/Economics, International, U.S.

World War 3, East Asian Front: G8 threatens more sanctions against North Korea!

11 April 2013 (15:49 UTC-07 Tango)/30 Jumada l-Ula 1434/22 Farvardin 1391/02 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711

“…..If the DPRK conducts another missile launch, or nuclear test, we committed ourselves to take further significant measures…..supported the commitment to strengthen the sanctions….and further significant measures in the event of a further test or launch by DPRK.”-Foreign Secretary’s Remarks on Constructive G8 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Fukushima

Corporate Incompetence: A 4th radioactive leak at Fukushima Daiichi!

11 April 2013 (09:29 UTC-07 Tango)/30 Jumada l-Ula 1434/22 Farvardin 1392/02 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711

Now there is a fourth leak at another waste water pond in use at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

Tokyo Electric Power Company reported a pipe connected to a pond leaked 22 liters (6 gallons) before workers discovered it.  They were trying to transfer contaminated water from another pond (in-ground open-air storage tank) that was leaking.

22 liters might not seem like much, but according to TEPCo that 22 liters contained 6.3 billion becquerels of radioactivity!

A couple of days ago TEPCo was ordered to stop using the ponds, after three leaks were discovered.  But, TEPCo pointed out that there is not enough above ground steel tanks in Japan to contain all the radioactive water being generated at Fukushima Daiichi.

Fukushima

Cesium levels drop in children, it pays to watch what you eat!

11 April 2013 (22:42 UTC-07 Tango 10 April 2013)/30 Jumada l-Ula 1434/22 Farvardin 1392/02 Bing-Chen (3rd month) 4711

Researchers at the University of Tokyo, Japan, have been tracking about 1400 grade school kids in Fukushima Prefecture.  They want to track radiation contamination as a result of the melt downs at the GE designed Fukushima Daiichi reactors.

Two years later the researchers report cesium levels in children have dropped, but not because of efforts to contain the disaster reactors, but because the residents have been careful about what they eat.

Almost a year after the nuke melt down, a system was in place for Japanese food sellers to test and report radiation contamination of food.  This came at the grass roots level, not at the national government level.  It was pushed by consumers demanding to know if the food they were buying was safe.  Local governments, and even grocery store chains obliged, and it was discovered that indeed many sources of food stuffs were contaminated, despite the national government telling people everything was OK.

The researchers at the University of Tokyo credit the grass roots efforts to identify and avoid contaminated food to the drop in cesium levels in children still living in Miharumachi, which is only 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Fukushima Daiichi.