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2/20/25
Minnesota Declares State of Emergency Amid Disease Outbreak Devastating Midwestern Farms
Minnesota Declares State of Emergency Amid Disease Outbreak Devastating Midwestern Farms
In a significant move to address a growing crisis, Minnesota has declared a state of emergency as a wave of diseases sweeps through Midwestern farms, threatening livestock and crops alike. The outbreak has left farmers grappling with severe losses, prompting urgent calls for state and federal intervention to mitigate the damage and prevent further spread.
The emergency declaration comes as agricultural experts report widespread infections among livestock, including avian flu in poultry and swine fever in pigs. Crop diseases, such as fungal infections in corn and soybeans, have also been detected, compounding the challenges for farmers already facing economic strain. The situation has raised concerns about food supply chains and the long-term impact on the region’s agricultural economy.
Minnesota, a key player in the nation’s farming industry, is particularly vulnerable due to its dense concentration of livestock and crop production. State officials have emphasized the need for immediate action, including increased funding for disease control measures, enhanced biosecurity protocols, and expanded support for affected farmers. Governor Tim Walz stated, “This is not just a Minnesota issue—it’s a national issue. Our farmers are the backbone of our food system, and we must act swiftly to protect them.”
The Midwestern farming community has been hit hard, with reports of entire flocks and herds being culled to prevent the spread of disease. Crop yields are also expected to decline significantly, leading to potential price increases for staple foods. The ripple effects of the outbreak are likely to be felt far beyond the region, impacting consumers and businesses nationwide.
In response to the crisis, federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), are collaborating with state officials to implement containment strategies. These include quarantine measures, increased surveillance, and the deployment of veterinary and agricultural experts to affected areas. Additionally, farmers are being urged to report any signs of disease immediately to prevent further outbreaks.
While the situation remains dire, there is hope that coordinated efforts can stem the tide of the crisis. However, experts warn that the road to recovery will be long and costly. For now, the focus remains on containing the outbreak, supporting struggling farmers, and safeguarding the nation’s food supply.
As the Midwest battles this unprecedented agricultural emergency, the declaration of a state of emergency in Minnesota serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of our food systems and the importance of proactive measures to protect them. Stay tuned for updates as this developing story unfolds.
#Minnesota #StateofEmergency #Disease #Outbreak #Midwestern #Farms #BirdFlu
2/19/25
Government Employment Surges by 785,000 in September, Raising Questions About BLS Data Accuracy
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Government Employment Surges by 785,000 in September, Raising Questions About BLS Data Accuracy
October 7, 2024
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its September employment report, revealing a staggering increase of 785,000 government jobs. This figure, which far outpaces private sector job growth of 133,000, has sparked debate over the accuracy and methodology of the BLS data.
According to the BLS Household Survey, wage and salary government employment saw a significant spike, while private sector employment grew modestly. However, discrepancies in the data have raised eyebrows. The BLS reported a total nonagricultural wage and salary employment increase of 822,000, but the numbers do not align when broken down by sector. The agency attributed this inconsistency to the independent seasonal adjustment of various series and updated population controls.
The surge in government employment is particularly notable when compared to historical trends. Since 1948, government employment has generally followed a steady trajectory, but the September spike stands out as an anomaly. Critics, including financial blog ZeroHedge, have questioned the validity of the data, pointing to potential sampling errors or methodological flaws.
Unemployment Rate Calculations Under Scrutiny
The BLS reported a slight decline in the unemployment rate to 4.1% in September, down from 4.3% in August. This calculation is based on an employment level of 161,864,000 and a labor force of 168,699,000. However, analysts have noted that the unemployment rate is highly sensitive to changes in employment levels. For example, if the employment level had remained flat instead of increasing by 430,000, the unemployment rate would have stayed at 4.3%.
Discrepancies Between Surveys
The BLS uses two primary surveys to measure employment: the Household Survey and the Establishment Survey. While the Household Survey reported a massive increase in government jobs, the Establishment Survey suggested a much smaller gain of just 31,000 government jobs. This stark contrast has led to further skepticism about the reliability of the September report.
Adding to the confusion, the BLS recently revised its August job numbers downward by 818,000, citing errors in its birth-death model and small business sampling. These revisions have cast doubt on the accuracy of recent employment data, with some analysts suggesting that the September report may be similarly flawed.
Economic Implications
The reported surge in government employment comes amid broader economic uncertainty. Small businesses, as measured by ADP data, have been reducing workers for five consecutive months, signaling potential weakness in the private sector. Meanwhile, the federal budget has ballooned in recent years, increasing from $4.4 trillion in 2020 to over $6 trillion under the current administration. This expansion has likely contributed to the growth in government jobs, but the scale of the September increase has left many questioning its plausibility.
Critics Weigh In
Critics have been quick to point out the potential political implications of the September report, which was released just weeks before the November elections. Some have accused the BLS of manipulating data to paint a rosier picture of the economy, while others have called for greater transparency in the agency’s methodologies.
Danielle DiMartino Booth, a prominent economist, has gone so far as to suggest that the U.S. has been in a technical recession for the past 20 months, further undermining confidence in the BLS figures.
Conclusion
While the September employment report highlights a significant increase in government jobs, the inconsistencies and methodological questions surrounding the data have left many analysts skeptical. As the economy continues to navigate uncertain terrain, the accuracy of government statistics will remain a critical issue for policymakers, investors, and the public alike.
For now, the September report stands as a contentious topic, with some calling it the "worst yet" in a series of questionable BLS releases.
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MONEY HATERS and COMMUNISTS
OPINION/COMMENTARY
Democrats, you want FAKE DA's to take Trump's money. You want to make up crimes to bankrupt the guy. Then you oppose DOGE for stopping the Government from wasting our money and funding your DEI.
BTW, who gets the money Trump was ordered to pay for classifying a payment for a NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT the wrong way on an expired statute? I'll help you out ... THE GOVERNMENT...Because your Democrat ran cities need money from anywhere to pay for the slop they serve. You see, your HATIN' ASS wasn't gonna get a damn dime. You are COMMUNIST MINDED HYPOCRITES. If Non-Disclosure Agreements were illegal half of Congress would be locked up.
Let me explain by example:
There was a Father in Cuba that managed to aquire a European made Doll for his Daughter. [CUBA IS COMMUNIST, REMEMBER]. So, the Father asked/told the Daughter NOT to take it outside. It was to be hidden from the 'OUTSIDE'. Well, she took it outside. The Neighbors all asked "Where did you get that Doll?" "It's so beautiful." So, the Neighbors told the Cuban COMMUNIST authorities that she had the Doll, and that the Father aquired it ILLEGALY from Europe. The Doll was confiscated and the Father was arrested and taken to Prison. THAT IS COMMUNISM ... HATERS ... And people that simply don't want you to have something the Government despises.
Some of my Democrat Friends that took the time to read this STILL won't get it. They got STOCKHOLM SYNDROME combined with TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME ... PROBABLY THE SAME PEOPLE THAT GOT THE 'POISON POKE'.
#Democrats #Trump #COMMUNISM #Cuba
Give The Rich A Break
(OPINION/COMMENTARY/THOUGHTS)
"Give The Rich A Break..."
This will sound STUPID. It won't be my first time. Here is my take on the 'Tax Policy' from someone who has prepared taxes, try to run a business, and spent a lot of US tax dollars on a few Wasteful action or forced BASELINE Budgeting Government spending.
When it comes to tax breaks on the lower and the middle, the lower don't pay, they profit if they have kids. The middle breaks even if they spend, although they are STILL paying too much. Those two groups are paying taxes on 'Crumbs'... That sucks, but reality. The people at the top deserve a Tax break, pending that the money stays HERE. They are the people that will build a factory, a food store chain, a fast food chain, or distribution centers that will give the surroundings the opportunity to make more than 'crumbs'. NONE OF YOU HAVE EVER GOTTEN A PAYCHECK FROM SOMEONE BROKE ... UNLESS IT WAS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ...
From what I have seen, Democrat Politicians do NOT try to bring INDUSTRY and JOBS to their areas. They just want Grant's and Welfare for their areas...While begging the Fed to keep funding FAILED SCHOOLS. How dare they asked people to work ... Would you rather have Tax Money going to Job Creators or Government Programs so people can BUY NEW KICKS?
Give The Rich A Break! [I'm NOT RICH - Don’t Get It Twisted]
... Just Sayin' ...
#taxes #tax #DOGE #Musk #Rich
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2/18/25
Fact Check: Biden Misleads on Job “Creation” Statistics
Commentary
Remember during the Biden Administration they would release the Job numbers one month then have to revise those numbers the following month. Looking back and what DOGE has found most of those jobs were FEDERAL GOVERNMENT JOBS. In fact, the Biden Administration hired 785,000 people in a single month. Government workers are really the 1% Class, until now. JOBS come, jobs go. Try selling Real Estate. The last sale doesn't matter.
We cannot sustain a Government that big forever. It amazes me how many look at Government as a higher entity than the other 'G'.
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Fact Check: Biden Misleads on Job “Creation” Statistics
Abortion clinic payout woman shocked at prayer arrest
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Abortion clinic payout woman shocked at prayer arrest
"Another reason we should be glad Trump WON: This Woman was ARRESTED for PRAYING SILENTLY 200Ft from an Abortion Clinic. They have 'THOUGHT POLICE' and NO FREEDOM OF SPEECH in EUROPE...And they say Elon Musk is a problem. You can't even SPEAK YOUR MIND in EUROPE...This is why Liberals hate America... "THEY NOT LIKE US"..."
Vance scolds Europe over censorship, criticizes ‘mass migration’
"Be GRATEFUL Trump WON in 2024. We 'dodged a bullet' for real. If not, we would be going 'GERMANY 2025' RIGHT NOW!!!
Democrats don't care but AGREE with what Germany is doing, locking people up for what they say. That is what HITLER did. That is what they did during COVID. You were not allowed to descent from the NARRATIVE.
Like I said, the average Democrat, regardless of status, doesn't care, too ignorant to see it, agree with it, can't explain their own policies, TDS, and the same people who believed Jussie Smollett.And they probably can't think about their policies, form a thought, and get that THOUGHT to the keyboard. No debate, just "WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON?" [That song is stuck in my head...]
They wanna lock you up for disagreeing with their outlandish ideology."
Ask yourself, "Why has the CLIMATE only CHANGED in the US in CALIFORNIA? Answer: Because it is a DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST SCAM to transfer wealth and to bring down America. California has had the same weather patterns for 10's of Thousands of years. 'SCIENCE' SAYS SO.
Vance scolds Europe over censorship, criticizes ‘mass migration’
#JDVance #Europe #NATO #MassMigration #Germany
2/17/25
Office Survival Kit, Not a Bad Idea
Office Survival Kit, Not a Bad Idea
At this point everyone should understand that survival supplies are excellent to have and survival skills are great to know. Many wise people have emergency survival kits in the car as well as the home; but what about the office?
Another day at the office, and besides the usual minor stress of what
a day may bring an emergency could break out. Who knows what can happen?
No one knows for sure.
Instead of everyone going into a panic or into a state of shock at least you can be prepared.
Another thing that people are becoming more aware of, especially American citizens, is that you cannot rely on government to help you out if a disaster hits. This has already been proven and is not just pure opinion.
At this point everyone should understand that survival supplies are excellent to have and survival skills are great to know. Many wise people have emergency survival kits in the car as well as the home; but what about the office?
Think about it; you probably spend more time at work than anywhere else
and that is the one place you most likely do not have your survival gear ready.
Well, why not be prepared ahead of time?
A great idea is to speak with your boss about emergency survival gear.
Pick out a good time to speak with him about possibly having everyone chip in for an office survival kit.
Why not be prepared ahead of time?
If you are a boss then see if you can work out a deal with everyone at the office. See if everyone would be willing to chip in for an office survival kit. Most workers should agree to this as it makes very good sense to have these emergency supplies available at the work place.
And if you are the owner of a corporation
They will hold you at an even higher regard than they have ever before. You will show your workers that you care even more.
People spend most of each day at work and that is one of the most important places where emergency survival gear should be available.
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Copied From 'Mr Wonderful Wealth Sharing'
Copied From 'Mr Wonderful Wealth Sharing'
Until today NVIDIA has gained more than 361,974.75%. Investors should keep in mind NVIDIA's stock history. While the stock has risen 361,974.75% over the past decade, it has also experienced two significant pullbacks of over 50%. By the time most people started paying attention to NVIDIA and its related stocks, the money-making effect had waned. Through in-depth analysis, I've found that many stocks have even more profit potential than NVIDIA.
Which is why I decided to create a WhatsApp group and invite you to join. In this group, members will share their favorite stocks on a daily basis and stay up-to-date on the latest investing news! You'll get a lot more insights here compared to Reddit. I'll also share three stocks that are expected to soar every day.
A lot of people may find this hard to believe, but the truth is that I make more money in one day than many people make in a lifetime. I have no reason to cheat anyone. Throughout my life's journey, I have experienced numerous setbacks, but I have also recently achieved major successes. In a very short period of time, I have amassed a sizable fortune, and now my goal is to pursue a more meaningful career. Your support has played a vital role in my achieving these successes, and I am motivated to help others achieve a rich, fulfilling life.
For example, last week we shared three stocks in the group that were up 48%, 66%, and one that soared 108%. This means that if you invested $100,000 as I suggested, your wealth would increase by $220,000 dollars.
Now, you have the opportunity to join our group for free. Once you join, we'll reveal the most important wealth-building tips of the year to all of our members. Join our group and see for yourself - what do you have to lose? If you miss it, it's your loss!
#SharkTank #Money #Investing #NVIDIA #MrWonderful #KevinOLeary
JB Pritzker, The Governor of Illinois, and His Family Own 64 NGO's.
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#JBPritzker #Illinois #DOGE #NGOs
Deep Dive On NGO's Owned By The Pritzker Family
Recent discussions on social media platforms have brought attention to claims that Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and his family own 64 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that allegedly receive substantial taxpayer funding. These assertions have been circulating widely, with users suggesting that the Pritzker family's extensive involvement in NGOs results in the diversion of millions in public funds.
Governor JB Pritzker, a member of the prominent Pritzker family, has a well-documented history of philanthropic activities. Through the Pritzker Family Foundation, he has supported various initiatives, particularly in early childhood development, community programs, and women's health. Notably, the foundation has collaborated with other organizations to fund early education programs and has been instrumental in establishing institutions like the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. citeturn0search3turn0search8
While the Pritzker family's philanthropic endeavors are extensive, the specific claim that they own 64 NGOs receiving millions in taxpayer money lacks concrete evidence. The sources propagating this claim primarily consist of social media posts and videos without verifiable data to substantiate the allegations. For instance, a Facebook post by Phyllis Brown Coulter mentions, "The Pritzker Family has 64 NGOs taking millions upon millions of taxpayer money," but does not provide detailed information or credible references to support this statement. citeturn0search0
It's essential to approach such claims with caution and rely on verified information from reputable sources. Philanthropic organizations often operate with a mix of private donations and public funding, depending on their structure and mission. However, without transparent documentation or investigative reports confirming the alleged ownership of 64 NGOs by the Pritzker family and their receipt of taxpayer funds, these assertions remain speculative.
In conclusion, while the Pritzker family is undeniably active in philanthropy, particularly in areas like education and community development, the claim regarding their ownership of 64 NGOs funded by taxpayers lacks substantiated evidence. As with any such allegations, thorough research and verification from credible sources are imperative before drawing conclusions.
What it means when Elon Musk brings his children to work
MAGA influencer Ashley St. Clair claims she had son with Elon Musk five months ago
SpaceX and Tesla boss has had 12 children with three women
Elon Musk’s tangled family tree: 12 kids, 3 women, and new drama brewing with Ashley St Clair
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Bill Clinton sexual assault and misconduct allegations
#BillClinton #Lewinsky
These are the sexual-assault allegations against Bill Clinton
2/16/25
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