Info in Bits & Pieces

QUOTE:
People will forgive you for being wrong, but they will never forgive you for being right – especially if events prove you right while proving them wrong.
~~~ Thomas Sowell

Israel, Jordan Move Forward with Water-for-Energy Deal
Israel and Jordan on November 9, 2022, signed a memorandum of understanding to move ahead with a water-for-energy deal laflter an initial examination of teh project found it to be feasible. The plan, is for Jordan to build a 600 megwats of solar power capacity that will be exported to Israel. In return, Israel will provide water-scarce Jordan with 200 million cubic meters of desalinated water.

“Dirty Bomb” – Who Will Use One in Ukraine???
Moscow’s ambassador to the United States repeated claims on November 9, 2022, that Ukraine intends to stage a nuclear ‘provocation’ involving a ‘dirty bomb’ to blame the fallout on Russia. Of course, Ukrainian counterparts also have denied the claims, saying that it’s Moscow and not Kyiv that plans to detonate a ‘dirty bomb’ in Ukrainian territory. If it occurs, the provocation will drag the U.S. and NATO directly into the conflict. It is peculiar that neither side nor the supporting nations are calling for a negotiated peace to this conflict.
~~~ taken from an article by Adam Morrow, The Epoch Times

DID YOU KNOW?
264,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.

GLUTEN
Wheat has been culltivated to increase its gluten conent because of how it affects the consistency and quality of bread. However, a 2017 study found that Americans’ exposure to glyphosate increased by apporimatly 500% since 1994. As gluten intolerance grows, so do options for gluten-free products.

DOGS and TAILS
When a dog with a full-length tail wags it to greet another dog, the other dog is less apt to feel threatened and respond aggressively. Their tails are useful in signaling their moods and intentions. Dogs also use their tails for balance while running and as rudders when they swim.
~~~ article by Lee Pickett in The Epoch Times

Feeling Poor on a Fixed Income?
Feeling poor is a mindset that you can change. Consider keeping a $100 bill, fold it neatly, and tuck it into a secret placee in your wallet. Don’t tell anyone about this. Just like that, you won’t feel poor. For sure, you will not feel broke.

“There is no way democracy can work unless the people understand the sovereignty of God, recognize they are His creatures, and fall down before Him.”
~~~ J. Vernon McGee

Over 300 Groups Urge Biden to Help Avoid Rail Shutdown
Negotiations have been going on for three years. The offer is a 24% raise plus $5,000 in bonuses for the 5-year contract. Not everyone is happy. It will take all 12 rail unions to approve to avoid a rail strike. Many rail workers are upset with the companies laying off 30% of the workforce over the past few years. Everyone is working longer hours while profits have increased. COAL is predominantly transported by rail – no coal, then no electricity. 40% of all U.S. long-distance interstate commerce travels by train. No one wants to see a rail strike.
~~~ various news sources.

QUOTE:
“The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.”
~~~ Vince Lombardi

PATIENCE
The patient, humble answer offered in gentleness with kindness overcomes the most powerful and obstinate among us. A couple of old sayings state, “Patience overcomes” and “Patience breaks iron.” Patient persuasion breaks down the most vigorous resistance. It can convince those in authority over you to rule in your favor.