prepareforchange--2020-03-01--Netanyahu aide in leaked recording: ‘Hate is what unites our camp’

Natan Eshel heard saying negative campaigning works well with ‘ non-Ashkenazi ’ voters and that the ‘ animal ’ Miri Regev is particularly effective at it Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’ s senior aide Natan Eshel said that “ hate is what unites ” the right-wing camp led by the Likud party and that negative campaigning works well on “ non-Ashkenazi voters ” in a leaked recording revealed by Channel 12 on Saturday .
Eshel , a former Netanyahu chief of staff who resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct , continues to work with the premier , leading the previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the newly revealed recording , he can be heard discussing the party ’ s campaign strategy with an unnamed person whom he is trying to recruit as a political adviser , according to the report .
In the tape , Eshel says that Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit ’ s decision to indict Netanyahu in three corruption cases actually helped the premier in his campaign .
“ He went up by 20 percent ” Eshel recalls , though it was unclear what numbers he was referring to .
“ If you haven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you come [ into politics ] for ?
We ’ ve checked this .
And to my shock , they [ the public ] do not understand [ this notion ] of going into politics to do what ’ s good for the nation .
You go into politics in order to steal and you need to be a man , ” Eshel claims , not yet specifying which public he was referring to .
“ Now , in this public , I ’ ll call it… non-Ashkenazi…What gets them worked up ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ … They hate everything and we ’ ve succeeded in whipping up that hatred .
Hatred is what unites our camp , ” Eshel says plainly .
Eshel appeared to be referring to the Likud base of voters from Mizrahi communities , often in the periphery , who have long supported the party .
In the recording , the Netanyahu confidante then goes on to explain that Likud minister Miri Regev is “ excellent ” at “ stirring up ” Likud supporters .
Eshel recognized that Regev is “ an animal ” but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a stadium at a soccer match and waving her hands in order to drum up the crowd .
Asked to comment on the leaked recording , Eshel said he would not respond to “ lies , ” though it was unclear what exactly he was disputing .
The Likud party appeared to accept that the recording was genuine , but asserted in a statement that “ it is impossible to compare Nathan Eshel ’ s erroneous private opinion when he has no role in the Likud campaign to the shocking testimony of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s senior adviser , Israel Bachar , who says Gantz is a danger to Israel and does not deserve to be prime minister.
” Bachar , in a recording leaked to Channel 12 on Thursday , could be heard saying that Gantz does not have the courage to attack Iran and could pose a danger to Israel ’ s security .
Blue and White said in a statement Saturday that the Eshel recording shows what the Netanyahu aide “ really thinks of Likud voters.
” “ It is Netanyahu ’ s spirit that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over in two days .
Bibi , go home !
” the centrist party added .
Netanyahu later Saturday issued a statement that said he called Eshel to make “ clear to him that his comments are inappropriate and unacceptable.
” “ He apologized immediately .
The Likud is home to all parts of the Israeli public and that ’ s the way it will always be , ” Netanyahu said .
This isn ’ t the first time this month that Eshel found himself in hot water over a leaked recording .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ apologize to a prominent religious-Zionist rabbi Chaim Druckman after Eshel was recorded mocking him and the Yamina party that views him as a religious leader .
In the recording , Eshel appears to mock Druckman with the dismissive Yiddish prefix “ sh , ” calling him “ Druckman and Shmuckman.
” Eshel later explained in a statement that he had spoken in “ slang ” and meant nothing by the comment .
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Natan Eshel heard saying negative campaigning works well with ‘non-Ashkenazi’ voters and that the ‘animal’ Miri Regev is particularly effective at it
By TOI Staff,
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s senior aide Natan Eshel said that “hate is what unites” the right-wing camp led by the Likud party and that negative campaigning works well on “non-Ashkenazi voters” in a leaked recording revealed by Channel 12 on Saturday.
Eshel, a former Netanyahu chief of staff who resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct, continues to work with the premier, leading the previous two coalition negotiations over the past year.
In the newly revealed recording, he can be heard discussing the party’s campaign strategy with an unnamed person whom he is trying to recruit as a political adviser, according to the report. In the tape, Eshel says that Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit’s decision to indict Netanyahu in three corruption cases actually helped the premier in his campaign. “He went up by 20 percent” Eshel recalls, though it was unclear what numbers he was referring to.
“If you haven’t stolen, what exactly have you come [into politics] for? We’ve checked this. And to my shock, they [the public] do not understand [this notion] of going into politics to do what’s good for the nation. You go into politics in order to steal and you need to be a man,” Eshel claims, not yet specifying which public he was referring to.
“Now, in this public, I’ll call it… non-Ashkenazi…What gets them worked up? Why do they hate the press?… They hate everything and we’ve succeeded in whipping up that hatred. Hatred is what unites our camp,” Eshel says plainly.
Eshel appeared to be referring to the Likud base of voters from Mizrahi communities, often in the periphery, who have long supported the party.
In the recording, the Netanyahu confidante then goes on to explain that Likud minister Miri Regev is “excellent” at “stirring up” Likud supporters. Eshel recognized that Regev is “an animal” but works effectively as if she were standing in a stadium at a soccer match and waving her hands in order to drum up the crowd.
Asked to comment on the leaked recording, Eshel said he would not respond to “lies,” though it was unclear what exactly he was disputing.
The Likud party appeared to accept that the recording was genuine, but asserted in a statement that “it is impossible to compare Nathan Eshel’s erroneous private opinion when he has no role in the Likud campaign to the shocking testimony of Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz’s senior adviser, Israel Bachar, who says Gantz is a danger to Israel and does not deserve to be prime minister.”
Bachar, in a recording leaked to Channel 12 on Thursday, could be heard saying that Gantz does not have the courage to attack Iran and could pose a danger to Israel’s security.
Blue and White said in a statement Saturday that the Eshel recording shows what the Netanyahu aide “really thinks of Likud voters.”
“It is Netanyahu’s spirit that is poisoning Israel. It will be over in two days. Bibi, go home!” the centrist party added.
Netanyahu later Saturday issued a statement that said he called Eshel to make “clear to him that his comments are inappropriate and unacceptable.”
“He apologized immediately. The Likud is home to all parts of the Israeli public and that’s the way it will always be,” Netanyahu said.
This isn’t the first time this month that Eshel found himself in hot water over a leaked recording.
Last week, Netanyahu was forced to apologize to a prominent religious-Zionist rabbi Chaim Druckman after Eshel was recorded mocking him and the Yamina party that views him as a religious leader.
In the recording, Eshel appears to mock Druckman with the dismissive Yiddish prefix “sh,” calling him “Druckman and Shmuckman.”
Eshel later explained in a statement that he had spoken in “slang” and meant nothing by the comment.
Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/
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prepareforchange--2020-03-01--China’s Non-Manufacturing & Manufacturing PMIs Show to What Unfathomable Extent the Economy Has Coll

China’s Non-Manufacturing & Manufacturing PMIs Show to What Unfathomable Extent the Economy Has Collapsed

Purchasing Managers ’ Indices ( PMIs ) are a tally of how executives see their – whether business activity at their company rose or fell compared to the prior month , whether new orders rose or fell , whether they added or shed staff , etc .
Executives and their companies remain unnamed .
A value above 50 means expansion ; a value below 50 means contraction .
PMIs are an early indication of business conditions – and by extension , of the economy .
And in China , both , the PMI for the non-manufacturing sector and the PMI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 1 , have collapsed to unfathomable lows , showing to what extent the measures to impede the spread of the coronavirus have shut down the economy .
The official Non-Manufacturing PMI , released by the National Bureau of Statistics , collapsed from 54.1 in January ( still well into expansion mode ) to a previously unthinkable low of 29.6 in February .
The horizontal gray line at 50 in the chart indicates stagnation .
Below 50 means contraction .
Since 2007 , China ’ s non-manufacturing sector has grown every single month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is broader than just services .
It also includes the retail sector and construction .
Here are some other standouts : • New orders plunged to 26.5 , with export orders plunging to 26.8 • Employment , which had already been in contraction in January ( 48.6 ) dropped to 37.9 • Confidence plunged from 59.6 in January to 40.0 in February .
Manufacturing collapses , but it ’ s worse than it looks .
The official China Manufacturing PMI , released by China ’ s National Bureau of Statistics , had already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outright contraction for the past 14 months .
In January it was at 50.0 , the stagnation point .
In February it collapsed to a previously unfathomable 35.7 : But it ’ s even worse than it looks , as the index was likely , due to the way a sub-index , “ supplier delivery times , ” is figured into the headline PMI , according to Lu Ting , chief China economist at Nomura Holdings in Hong Kong .
The headline PMI is based on a number of sub-indices .
One of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” which accounts for 15 % of the headline PMI .
Normally , when supplier delivery times rise , it ’ s a sign of strengthening conditions in the manufacturing sector : there is a lot of demand , and suppliers are struggling to meet that demand .
So longer delivery times add to the headline PMI index value .
But this time , the supplier delivery times rose because the transportation system was partially shut down , travel bans had been imposed , entire cities had been locked down , and many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ supply chains cut to shreds , factories had trouble getting components and supplies .
According to Nomura ’ s report , if the supplier delivery times index hadn ’ t surged , but had remained at the same as in January , the headline PMI index would have dropped to 33 .
And the sub-index for manufacturing exports orders collapsed to 28.7 : This plunge in the non-manufacturing PMI and the manufacturing PMI shows the mindboggling extent to which China ’ s economy has been disrupted by the coronavirus-containment methods in February @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday evening , the homepage of the English-language website of the National Bureau of Statistics of China where I normally get the PMI data was still accessible , but the page with the data for the PMIs was not accessible and showed a “ 502 Bad Gateway ” error .
And this problem persists as I ’ m writing this on Saturday evening ( Sunday in China ) .
This is a screenshot : I ’ m not going to over-interpret this 502 Bad Gateway issue .
It ’ s not a rare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rare is that a major website operator , such as the Chinese government , hasn ’ t gotten around to fixing it after more than 24 hours !
It could be another sign of how disrupted everything is , with people that normally take care of a problem immediately not being at work , but being in quarantine , or being told not to leave their home , or being stuck in their ancestral village .
And there are likely many of these problems that would normally get fixed quickly , that now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is no one there to fix them .
This particular 502 Bad Gateway issue is trivial , but many other issues that aren ’ t getting fixed might not be that trivial .
ANZ banking group estimated , based on migration data of workers returning to the city from their villages , that about 50 % of the workers had returned to their jobs as of this weekend , but that China ’ s economy was operating at only 20 % capacity , hampered by issues ranging from lacking parts to other workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work resumptions are rising rapidly , ANZ said , and the March PMIs are expected to bounce off those catastrophic lows .
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The charts are brutal.
By Wolf Richter,
Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMIs) are a tally of how executives see their own company – whether business activity at their company rose or fell compared to the prior month, whether new orders rose or fell, whether they added or shed staff, etc. Executives and their companies remain unnamed. A value above 50 means expansion; a value below 50 means contraction. PMIs are an early indication of business conditions – and by extension, of the economy.
And in China, both, the PMI for the non-manufacturing sector and the PMI for the manufacturing sector, released on March 1, have collapsed to unfathomable lows, showing to what extent the measures to impede the spread of the coronavirus have shut down the economy.
Even non-manufacturing activity collapses.
The official Non-Manufacturing PMI, released by the National Bureau of Statistics, collapsed from 54.1 in January (still well into expansion mode) to a previously unthinkable low of 29.6 in February. The horizontal gray line at 50 in the chart indicates stagnation. Below 50 means contraction. Since 2007, China’s non-manufacturing sector has grown every single month. Until February:
The non-manufacturing PMI is broader than just services. It also includes the retail sector and construction. Here are some other standouts:
New orders plunged to 26.5, with export orders plunging to 26.8
Employment, which had already been in contraction in January (48.6) dropped to 37.9
Input prices fell to 49.3 (from 53.3)
Output prices fell to 43.9.
Confidence plunged from 59.6 in January to 40.0 in February.
Manufacturing collapses, but it’s worse than it looks.
The official China Manufacturing PMI, released by China’s National Bureau of Statistics, had already been either in the doldrums or in outright contraction for the past 14 months. In January it was at 50.0, the stagnation point. In February it collapsed to a previously unfathomable 35.7:
But it’s even worse than it looks, as the index was likely distorted to upside , due to the way a sub-index, “supplier delivery times,” is figured into the headline PMI, according to Lu Ting, chief China economist at Nomura Holdings in Hong Kong.
The headline PMI is based on a number of sub-indices. One of them is “supplier delivery times,” which accounts for 15% of the headline PMI. Normally, when supplier delivery times rise, it’s a sign of strengthening conditions in the manufacturing sector: there is a lot of demand, and suppliers are struggling to meet that demand. So longer delivery times add to the headline PMI index value.
But this time, the supplier delivery times rose because the transportation system was partially shut down, travel bans had been imposed, entire cities had been locked down, and many suppliers were shut down. With manufacturers’ supply chains cut to shreds, factories had trouble getting components and supplies.
According to Nomura’s report, if the supplier delivery times index hadn’t surged, but had remained at the same as in January, the headline PMI index would have dropped to 33.
And the sub-index for manufacturing exports orders collapsed to 28.7:
This plunge in the non-manufacturing PMI and the manufacturing PMI shows the mindboggling extent to which China’s economy has been disrupted by the coronavirus-containment methods in February.
And there is something else.
Friday evening, the homepage of the English-language website of the National Bureau of Statistics of China where I normally get the PMI data was still accessible, but the page with the data for the PMIs was not accessible and showed a “502 Bad Gateway” error. And this problem persists as I’m writing this on Saturday evening (Sunday in China). This is a screenshot:
I’m not going to over-interpret this 502 Bad Gateway issue. It’s not a rare issue on the internet. What is rare is that a major website operator, such as the Chinese government, hasn’t gotten around to fixing it after more than 24 hours!
It could be another sign of how disrupted everything is, with people that normally take care of a problem immediately not being at work, but being in quarantine, or being told not to leave their home, or being stuck in their ancestral village.
And there are likely many of these problems that would normally get fixed quickly, that now don’t get fixed because there is no one there to fix them. This particular 502 Bad Gateway issue is trivial, but many other issues that aren’t getting fixed might not be that trivial.
ANZ banking group estimated, based on migration data of workers returning to the city from their villages, that about 50% of the workers had returned to their jobs as of this weekend, but that China’s economy was operating at only 20% capacity, hampered by issues ranging from lacking parts to other workers not having returned to work. But work resumptions are rising rapidly, ANZ said, and the March PMIs are expected to bounce off those catastrophic lows.
Source: WOLF STREET.
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prepareforchange--2020-03-02--In Israel, Corruption and Political Turmoil Mark Netanyahu’s Desperate Bid to Stay in Power

In Israel , corruption and political turmoil mark Netanyahu ’ s bid to keep power as he weaponizes everything from settlements to the media to stay in power .
Israeli Prime Minister , Benjamin Netanyahu , must be channeling the spirit of Houdini as he continues to plot his escape from one of the most convoluted political dilemmas in Israel ’ s history .
It is no secret that Netanyahu ’ s political behavior is almost entirely shaped by his desire to survive in office for as long as possible in order to avoid possible jail time .
But how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to survive , now that a date for his trial has already been set ?
After months of bargaining with the country ’ s political elite , on one hand , and pleading to his own right-wing constituency on the other , Netanyahu has failed to create the necessary momentum that would render him immune from prosecution and secure his position at the helm of Israeli politics .
After failing to form a government following the April elections , he has masterfully linked his fate as a Prime Minister to all of Israel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Still , there is little evidence that Netanyahu ’ s diplomatic and financial conquests have yielded the intended results of augmenting his support among ordinary Israelis , especially as Benny Gantz , who heads the Kahol Lavan ( Blue and White ) party , has continued to venture further to the right , slowly undermining Netanyahu ’ s support in every facet of Israeli society .
The September election has demonstrated Gantz ’ s ability to overcome Netanyahu ’ s various political advantages in the eyes of the Israeli voters .
Israelis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ booths on March 2 , to vote in the third general elections in less than one year .
Within that short period of time , Gantz has managed to repeatedly alter his persona to behave like a right-wing politician , while still presenting himself as a centrist , who is willing to engage with the left in order to build a future government coalition .
Knowing that the noose has tightened around his neck since the first elections in April , Netanyahu resorted to Washington to release its so-called ‘ Deal of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Middle East plan ’ was revealed ahead of schedule to provide the despairing Israeli leader a final lifeline that would help him win his multiple battles in a decisive blow .
Alas , for Netanyahu , things didn ’ t work out as planned .
The story was meant to proceed as such : the Donald Trump administration would reveal the plan that would give Israel everything and give Palestinians nothing ; Netanyahu would , naturally , take full credit for his greatest achievement in office and would follow that by annexing all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in addition to the entire Jordan Valley .
This , however , did not happen .
On February 4 , Netanyahu reversed his earlier decision to annex much of the West Bank before the scheduled elections .
Instead , he told a campaign rally that such annexation is conditioned to his victory in the upcoming elections .
While many in the media parroted , without evidence , that the postponement of the annexation is a direct result of a request made by Washington , the real reason is likely related to Netanyahu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Netanyahu must be aware that the ‘ Deal of the Century ’ and the annexation of the West Bank cards are his last hope to secure a comfortable election victory , to be granted immunity , and to avoid serving jail time for corruption .
But , what if Netanyahu annexed parts of the West Bank but failed to win the elections ?
In that scenario , the embattled Israeli leader would have no more wiggle room and zero political advantage for a future plea bargain .
This explains the sudden halt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially as the Prime Minister had , at a recent campaign rally , presented annexation in the form of a political barter .
“ When we win , we will extend sovereignty over all the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria , ” Netanyahu reportedly said , with reference to the annexation of the occupied Palestinian West Bank .
As a consolation prize and to avoid angry reactions by the country ’ s right-wing constituency , especially the politically well-organized Jewish settlers , Netanyahu announced on February 20 that he would revive a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for illegal Jewish settlers in East Jerusalem .
“ Today I approved the construction in Givat Hamatos of 3,000 homes for Jews , ” Reuters reported , with 2,000 more homes expected to be built in the Har Homa illegal settlement as well .
These moves are particularly significant , for such construction will completely isolate the Palestinian city of Bethlehem from occupied East Jerusalem , thus killing any hope for Palestinian territorial contiguity in any future state .
Netanyahu ’ s adversaries in the opposition , in the government , and in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , wary of Netanyahu ’ s shenanigans .
While Gantz often responds to Netanyahu ’ s opportunistic moves , largely by upgrading his own political position to match , or even surpass his opponent ’ s position , support for the Prime Minister at the Knesset is lukewarm , at best .
In fact , on January 28 , Netanyahu was forced to withdraw his request for immunity , knowing that the request would not receive the needed support .
Meanwhile , the legal proceedings regarding Netanyahu ’ s corruption cases continue unabated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Netanyahu will be obligated to attend his trial in the Jerusalem District Court , even in his capacity as a Prime Minister and regardless of what transpires in the March 2 elections .
A three-judge panel will hear the case , where Netanyahu would have to divide his time between running Israeli affairs and fending against accusations of his own corruption .
This is uncharted territory for Israel .
Never before in Israel ’ s history has the ruling elite been faced with such legal and political dilemmas .
Since Israel continues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because this is the first time that a sitting Prime Minister will face a trial , the Supreme Court is the only authority that is able to interpret the country ’ s laws in order to advance the legal proceedings .
But even that is problematic .
Ayelet Shaked , the controversial – and often vulgar – former Justice Minister , is already attempting to derail that likelihood , as she has openly warned the country ’ s Supreme Court justices that any involvement in the political process would be “ tantamount to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the cusp of a new era , one that is defined by the breakdown of the country ’ s legal system , prolonged political crisis and never-ending social instability .
Feature photo | A woman smokes a cigarette next to an election campaign billboard for the Blue and White party , the opposition party led by Benny Gantz , left , in Ramat Gan , Israel , Feb. 20 , 2020 .
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the Likud party is pictured at right .
Oded Balilty | AP Ramzy Baroud is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Palestine Chronicle .
He is the author of five books .
His latest is “ These Chains Will Be Broken : Palestinian Stories of Struggle and Defiance in Israeli Prisons ” ( Clarity Press , Atlanta ) .
Dr. Baroud is a Non-resident Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Islam and Global Affairs ( CIGA ) , Istanbul Zaim University ( IZU ) .
His website is www.ramzybaroud.net Disclaimer : We at Prepare for Change ( PFC ) bring you information that is not offered by the mainstream news , and therefore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ views , statements , and/or information we present are not necessarily promoted , endorsed , espoused , or agreed to by Prepare for Change , its leadership Council , members , those who work with PFC , or those who read its content .
However , they are hopefully provocative .
Please use discernment !
Use logical thinking , your own intuition and your own connection with Source , Spirit and Natural Laws to help you determine what is true and what is not .
By sharing information and seeding dialogue , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ awareness of higher truths to free us from enslavement of the matrix in this material realm .

In Israel, corruption and political turmoil mark Netanyahu’s bid to keep power as he weaponizes everything from settlements to the media to stay in power.
By Ramzy baroud,
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, must be channeling the spirit of Houdini as he continues to plot his escape from one of the most convoluted political dilemmas in Israel’s history.
It is no secret that Netanyahu’s political behavior is almost entirely shaped by his desire to survive in office for as long as possible in order to avoid possible jail time. But how long will the Israeli escape artist manage to survive, now that a date for his trial has already been set?
After months of bargaining with the country’s political elite, on one hand, and pleading to his own right-wing constituency on the other, Netanyahu has failed to create the necessary momentum that would render him immune from prosecution and secure his position at the helm of Israeli politics.
After failing to form a government following the April elections, he has masterfully linked his fate as a Prime Minister to all of Israel’s affairs, internal and external.
Still, there is little evidence that Netanyahu’s diplomatic and financial conquests have yielded the intended results of augmenting his support among ordinary Israelis, especially as Benny Gantz, who heads the Kahol Lavan (Blue and White) party, has continued to venture further to the right, slowly undermining Netanyahu’s support in every facet of Israeli society. The September election has demonstrated Gantz’s ability to overcome Netanyahu’s various political advantages in the eyes of the Israeli voters.
Israelis are scheduled to return to the voting booths on March 2, to vote in the third general elections in less than one year. Within that short period of time, Gantz has managed to repeatedly alter his persona to behave like a right-wing politician, while still presenting himself as a centrist, who is willing to engage with the left in order to build a future government coalition.
Knowing that the noose has tightened around his neck since the first elections in April, Netanyahu resorted to Washington to release its so-called ‘Deal of the Century’.
Indeed, the ‘Middle East plan’ was revealed ahead of schedule to provide the despairing Israeli leader a final lifeline that would help him win his multiple battles in a decisive blow.
Alas, for Netanyahu, things didn’t work out as planned.
The story was meant to proceed as such: the Donald Trump administration would reveal the plan that would give Israel everything and give Palestinians nothing; Netanyahu would, naturally, take full credit for his greatest achievement in office and would follow that by annexing all illegal Jewish settlements in the West Bank, in addition to the entire Jordan Valley.
This, however, did not happen. On February 4, Netanyahu reversed his earlier decision to annex much of the West Bank before the scheduled elections. Instead, he told a campaign rally that such annexation is conditioned to his victory in the upcoming elections.
While many in the media parroted, without evidence, that the postponement of the annexation is a direct result of a request made by Washington, the real reason is likely related to Netanyahu’s own political woes at home.
Netanyahu must be aware that the ‘Deal of the Century’ and the annexation of the West Bank cards are his last hope to secure a comfortable election victory, to be granted immunity, and to avoid serving jail time for corruption.
But, what if Netanyahu annexed parts of the West Bank but failed to win the elections? In that scenario, the embattled Israeli leader would have no more wiggle room and zero political advantage for a future plea bargain.
This explains the sudden halt in Netanyahu’s annexation plan, especially as the Prime Minister had, at a recent campaign rally, presented annexation in the form of a political barter.
“When we win, we will extend sovereignty over all the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria,” Netanyahu reportedly said, with reference to the annexation of the occupied Palestinian West Bank.
As a consolation prize and to avoid angry reactions by the country’s right-wing constituency, especially the politically well-organized Jewish settlers, Netanyahu announced on February 20 that he would revive a long-dormant plan to construct 3,000 new homes for illegal Jewish settlers in East Jerusalem.
“Today I approved the construction in Givat Hamatos of 3,000 homes for Jews,” Reuters reported, with 2,000 more homes expected to be built in the Har Homa illegal settlement as well.
These moves are particularly significant, for such construction will completely isolate the Palestinian city of Bethlehem from occupied East Jerusalem, thus killing any hope for Palestinian territorial contiguity in any future state.
Netanyahu’s adversaries in the opposition, in the government, and in the Supreme Court are, of course, wary of Netanyahu’s shenanigans.
While Gantz often responds to Netanyahu’s opportunistic moves, largely by upgrading his own political position to match, or even surpass his opponent’s position, support for the Prime Minister at the Knesset is lukewarm, at best. In fact, on January 28, Netanyahu was forced to withdraw his request for immunity, knowing that the request would not receive the needed support.
Meanwhile, the legal proceedings regarding Netanyahu’s corruption cases continue unabated.
According to the Israeli Justice Ministry, Netanyahu will be obligated to attend his trial in the Jerusalem District Court, even in his capacity as a Prime Minister and regardless of what transpires in the March 2 elections. A three-judge panel will hear the case, where Netanyahu would have to divide his time between running Israeli affairs and fending against accusations of his own corruption.
This is uncharted territory for Israel. Never before in Israel’s history has the ruling elite been faced with such legal and political dilemmas.
Since Israel continues to operate without a constitution and, because this is the first time that a sitting Prime Minister will face a trial, the Supreme Court is the only authority that is able to interpret the country’s laws in order to advance the legal proceedings. But even that is problematic.
Ayelet Shaked, the controversial – and often vulgar – former Justice Minister, is already attempting to derail that likelihood, as she has openly warned the country’s Supreme Court justices that any involvement in the political process would be “tantamount to a coup.”
Israelis now find themselves at the cusp of a new era, one that is defined by the breakdown of the country’s legal system, prolonged political crisis and never-ending social instability.
Feature photo | A woman smokes a cigarette next to an election campaign billboard for the Blue and White party, the opposition party led by Benny Gantz, left, in Ramat Gan, Israel, Feb. 20, 2020. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the Likud party is pictured at right. Oded Balilty | AP
Ramzy Baroud is a journalist and the Editor of The Palestine Chronicle. He is the author of five books. His latest is “These Chains Will Be Broken: Palestinian Stories of Struggle and Defiance in Israeli Prisons” (Clarity Press, Atlanta). Dr. Baroud is a Non-resident Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Islam and Global Affairs (CIGA), Istanbul Zaim University (IZU). His website is www.ramzybaroud.net
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prepareforchange--2020-03-02--The Russian Navy Divers who were Attacked by Aquatic Aliens [Lake Baikal Humanoids]

Located in southeastern Siberia , towards Mongolia ’ s border , sits the planet ’ s oldest and deepest lake .
Nearly one-quarter of Earth ’ s fresh water is contained here .
Astonishing depths of over five thousand feet have been measured in certain areas .
A myriad of unique plant and animal species inhabit the frigid territory , many of which exist nowhere else in the world .
Scientists estimate this massive basin formed as an ancient rift valley more than twenty-five million years ago .
For centuries , Lake Baikal has been home to a plethora of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UFO encounters frequently occur within this remote region of Russia .
Some theorize an extraterrestrial base is lurking beneath the picturesque exterior .
One of the most bizarre reports occurred in 1982 during a routine Soviet military training dive .
While navigating the foreboding aquatic realm , Navy personnel noticed anomalous figures swimming nearby .
Perplexed , they watched in bewilderment as several curious creatures approached them .
Despite being stationed at a depth of over one hundred and sixty-four feet , these humanoids wore no modern equipment .
Each donned tight-fitting metallic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covering their heads .
Upon closer inspection , troopers noticed the aliens were nearly ten feet tall .
However , the colossal loch-dwellers soon disappeared back into the murky abyss .
Following this eerie run-in , the intrigued commander ordered his recruits to capture a subaqueous alien .
Seven Scuba divers entered the glacial lake and began their harrowing descent .
Soon after navigating an elevator of declining temperatures , multiple entities emerged .
One frogman attempted to catch the unearthly specimen in a large net .
At that moment , all hell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Suddenly the nonhuman brutes fought back by shooting intense sonar waves from strange devices .
A powerful force rendered every crew member unconscious and rapidly propelled them to the surface .
Catapulting upwards from extreme depths can have devastating effects on our bodies , resulting in a condition often called “ the bends ” .
Three of the squadron were seriously injured but did not succumb to this affliction .
The remaining fellows needed immediate transfer to a decompression chamber .
Unfortunately , there was only one recompression chamber in the region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people at a time .
Out of sheer desperation , four men entered simultaneously in an attempt to save their lives .
Tragically , this last-ditch effort did not go as planned .
Three individuals perished as a result of their superior ’ s hasty decision .
Those who survived the terrifying ordeal would be left with life-altering disabilities .
Following this harrowing catastrophe , KGB agents ceased further attempts of USO ( Unidentified Submerged Object ) acquisition .
For decades the horrifying events which transpired remained hidden by high-ranking authorities .
Vladimir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ esteemed ufologist , declared Russian government executives recently released declassified files .
In these documents , the Baikal aquanauts are described in great detail .
Unsurprisingly , Navy commanders had been extensively monitoring numerous underwater vehicles navigating the lake .
Such technological capabilities greatly intrigued them ; if engineers could replicate the vessels ’ inconceivable speeds , unprecedented militaristic advantages would be gained .
Throughout the eras , Baikal has been no stranger to mysterious UFO activities .
During the late 1950s a TU-104 jet crashed into the lake after it was pursued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frantic pilot radioed a distraught message to air traffic controllers informing them of this alleged attack .
According to informants , all staff on duty at the time were forced to sign non-disclosure agreements .
Numerous community fisherman attested to viewing the frightening areal attack .
Anglers described how a silver flying saucer chased a plane until it plummeted into the water and disappeared from their sight .
Despite considerable testimonies , no conclusive evidence or official records of this event have ever surfaced .
In April of 2009 the enigmatic Siberian sector @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aboard an international space station photographed two circular convection breaks , thought to be produced by enormous aquatic crafts .
One was located near the lake ’ s center while the other was positioned towards Baikal ’ s southern end .
Both appeared to be created by something ascending beneath the thick ice-laden outer layer .
The pair of disk-shaped cracks were perfectly symmetrical and astonishingly measure three miles in diameter .
These immense fractures were so precise making them impossible to manufacture or replicate .
Certain researchers believe the NASA-produced images are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waters below .
Yet another unsettling occurrence took place in 2011 when an alien body was discovered .
Footage shows one Irkutsk resident guiding the camera man towards a forested area .
Atop the snow-covered ground lays a small extraterrestrial .
It possesses an enlarged cranium , opaque grayish body and dark eyes blankly staring ahead .
Something appears to have ripped off the creature ’ s right leg .
Amid this expletive-laden footage , our winter-clad host explains how his dog sniffed out the captivating cadaver .
Mere weeks before the chilling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ witnessed unidentifiable lights hovering above their homes .
Conspiracy theorists speculate a UFO crash may be responsible for the macabre martian corpse .
Viewers are torn regarding the authenticity of the video ; some believe a genuine unknown species was uncovered while others blame crafty cinematic hoaxers .
As time progresses , onlookers continue to be dazzled by the obscure skies .
Intriguing incidents take place at staggering rates across the district ’ s vicinity .
In this technological era where most people are never without their smart phones , more of these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the web .
One such example happened in October of 2016 while spectators observed extraordinary green flashes above their rural town .
Bystanders and experts alike were baffled by the unusual scene .
Such remarkable sightings and otherworldly happenings have even caught the eye of famed director , Steven Spielberg .
The film tycoon intends to create a documentary titled “ Depth 211 ” which will explore Lake Baikal ’ s baffling history .
Only four years ago , Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev made a shocking announcement at the World Economic Forum .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ the time has come ” for the world to know the truth about extraterrestrials visitors .
In fact , Mr. Medvedev believes aliens are already living amongst us and have been doing so for quite a while .
Even more brazen , the political leader warned if United States officials refuse come forward with this monumental information , Russian representatives will do so themselves .
Given recent ufology-related announcements and unveiled files , it is entirely plausible that the Kremlin is gearing up for full disclosure .
Perhaps sooner than we may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will finally be acknowledged by those who have known all along .
Do you believe that Lake Baikal is harboring an underwater base ?
Share your opinions in the comment section and let me know your thoughts on this fascinating topic !
Disclaimer : We at Prepare for Change ( PFC ) bring you information that is not offered by the mainstream news , and therefore may seem controversial .
The opinions , views , statements , and/or information we present are not necessarily promoted , endorsed , espoused , or agreed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council , members , those who work with PFC , or those who read its content .
However , they are hopefully provocative .
Please use discernment !
Use logical thinking , your own intuition and your own connection with Source , Spirit and Natural Laws to help you determine what is true and what is not .
By sharing information and seeding dialogue , it is our goal to raise consciousness and awareness of higher truths to free us from enslavement of the matrix in this material realm .

Located in southeastern Siberia, towards Mongolia’s border, sits the planet’s oldest and deepest lake. Nearly one-quarter of Earth’s fresh water is contained here. Astonishing depths of over five thousand feet have been measured in certain areas. A myriad of unique plant and animal species inhabit the frigid territory, many of which exist nowhere else in the world. Scientists estimate this massive basin formed as an ancient rift valley more than twenty-five million years ago. For centuries, Lake Baikal has been home to a plethora of unexplained phenomena. Locals claim countless peculiar UFO encounters frequently occur within this remote region of Russia. Some theorize an extraterrestrial base is lurking beneath the picturesque exterior.
One of the most bizarre reports occurred in 1982 during a routine Soviet military training dive. While navigating the foreboding aquatic realm, Navy personnel noticed anomalous figures swimming nearby. Perplexed, they watched in bewilderment as several curious creatures approached them. Despite being stationed at a depth of over one hundred and sixty-four feet, these humanoids wore no modern equipment. Each donned tight-fitting metallic suits complete with a helmet-like apparatus completely covering their heads. Upon closer inspection, troopers noticed the aliens were nearly ten feet tall. However, the colossal loch-dwellers soon disappeared back into the murky abyss.
Following this eerie run-in, the intrigued commander ordered his recruits to capture a subaqueous alien. Seven Scuba divers entered the glacial lake and began their harrowing descent. Soon after navigating an elevator of declining temperatures, multiple entities emerged. One frogman attempted to catch the unearthly specimen in a large net. At that moment, all hell broke loose for the unsuspecting flotilla group. Suddenly the nonhuman brutes fought back by shooting intense sonar waves from strange devices. A powerful force rendered every crew member unconscious and rapidly propelled them to the surface.
Catapulting upwards from extreme depths can have devastating effects on our bodies, resulting in a condition often called “the bends”. Three of the squadron were seriously injured but did not succumb to this affliction. The remaining fellows needed immediate transfer to a decompression chamber. Unfortunately, there was only one recompression chamber in the region and it was designed for merely two people at a time. Out of sheer desperation, four men entered simultaneously in an attempt to save their lives. Tragically, this last-ditch effort did not go as planned. Three individuals perished as a result of their superior’s hasty decision. Those who survived the terrifying ordeal would be left with life-altering disabilities.
Following this harrowing catastrophe, KGB agents ceased further attempts of USO (Unidentified Submerged Object) acquisition. For decades the horrifying events which transpired remained hidden by high-ranking authorities. Vladimir Azhazha, former Soviet Naval officer and esteemed ufologist, declared Russian government executives recently released declassified files. In these documents, the Baikal aquanauts are described in great detail. Unsurprisingly, Navy commanders had been extensively monitoring numerous underwater vehicles navigating the lake. Such technological capabilities greatly intrigued them; if engineers could replicate the vessels’ inconceivable speeds, unprecedented militaristic advantages would be gained.
Throughout the eras, Baikal has been no stranger to mysterious UFO activities. During the late 1950s a TU-104 jet crashed into the lake after it was pursued by an unknown metallic vehicle. The frantic pilot radioed a distraught message to air traffic controllers informing them of this alleged attack. According to informants, all staff on duty at the time were forced to sign non-disclosure agreements. Numerous community fisherman attested to viewing the frightening areal attack. Anglers described how a silver flying saucer chased a plane until it plummeted into the water and disappeared from their sight. Despite considerable testimonies, no conclusive evidence or official records of this event have ever surfaced.
In April of 2009 the enigmatic Siberian sector made global headlines yet again. Astronauts aboard an international space station photographed two circular convection breaks, thought to be produced by enormous aquatic crafts. One was located near the lake’s center while the other was positioned towards Baikal’s southern end. Both appeared to be created by something ascending beneath the thick ice-laden outer layer. The pair of disk-shaped cracks were perfectly symmetrical and astonishingly measure three miles in diameter. These immense fractures were so precise making them impossible to manufacture or replicate. Certain researchers believe the NASA-produced images are evidence of spaceships emerging from the dark waters below.
Yet another unsettling occurrence took place in 2011 when an alien body was discovered. Footage shows one Irkutsk resident guiding the camera man towards a forested area. Atop the snow-covered ground lays a small extraterrestrial. It possesses an enlarged cranium, opaque grayish body and dark eyes blankly staring ahead. Something appears to have ripped off the creature’s right leg. Amid this expletive-laden footage, our winter-clad host explains how his dog sniffed out the captivating cadaver. Mere weeks before the chilling scene was filmed, dozens of villagers witnessed unidentifiable lights hovering above their homes. Conspiracy theorists speculate a UFO crash may be responsible for the macabre martian corpse. Viewers are torn regarding the authenticity of the video; some believe a genuine unknown species was uncovered while others blame crafty cinematic hoaxers.
As time progresses, onlookers continue to be dazzled by the obscure skies. Intriguing incidents take place at staggering rates across the district’s vicinity. In this technological era where most people are never without their smart phones, more of these perplexing crafts are captured and shared via the web. One such example happened in October of 2016 while spectators observed extraordinary green flashes above their rural town. Bystanders and experts alike were baffled by the unusual scene. Such remarkable sightings and otherworldly happenings have even caught the eye of famed director, Steven Spielberg. The film tycoon intends to create a documentary titled “Depth 211” which will explore Lake Baikal’s baffling history.
Only four years ago, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev made a shocking announcement at the World Economic Forum. In his public statement he lamented how “the time has come” for the world to know the truth about extraterrestrials visitors. In fact, Mr. Medvedev believes aliens are already living amongst us and have been doing so for quite a while. Even more brazen, the political leader warned if United States officials refuse come forward with this monumental information, Russian representatives will do so themselves. Given recent ufology-related announcements and unveiled files, it is entirely plausible that the Kremlin is gearing up for full disclosure. Perhaps sooner than we may think the astounding truth of interplanetary beings will finally be acknowledged by those who have known all along.
Do you believe that Lake Baikal is harboring an underwater base? Share your opinions in the comment section and let me know your thoughts on this fascinating topic!
By Ash,
Source: https://downthechupacabrahole.com
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prepareforchange--2020-03-03--All The World’s Wealth In One Visualization

Today ’ s visualization comes to us from HowMuch.net , and it shows all of the world ’ s wealth in one place , sorted by country .
The financial concept of wealth is broad , and it can take many forms .
While your wealth is most likely driven by the dollars in your bank account and the value of your stock portfolio and house , Visual Capitalist ’ s Jeff Desjardins notes that wealth also includes a number of smaller things as well , such as the old furniture in your garage or a painting on the wall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country , wealth is even more all-encompassing — it ’ s not just about the assets held by private households or businesses , but also those owned by the public .
What is the value of a new toll bridge , or an aging nuclear power plant ?
In 2019 , total world wealth grew by $ 9.1 trillion to $ 360.6 trillion , which amounts to a 2.6 % increase over the previous year .
Here ’ s how that divvies up between major global regions : Last year , growth in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , incrementally increasing wealth per adult to $ 70,850 , a 1.2 % bump and an all-time high .
That said , it ’ s worth mentioning that Credit Suisse , the authors of the Global Wealth Report 2019 and the source of all this data , notes that the 1.2 % increase has not been adjusted for inflation .
Which countries are the richest ?
Let ’ s take a look at the 15 countries that hold the most wealth , according to Credit Suisse : The 15 wealthiest nations combine for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pack is the United States , which holds $ 106.0 trillion of the world ’ s wealth — equal to a 29.4 % share of the global total .
Interestingly , the United States economy makes up 23.9 % of the size of the world economy in comparison .
Behind the U.S. is China , the only other country with a double-digit share of global wealth , equal to 17.7 % of wealth or $ 63.8 trillion .
As the country continues to build out its middle class , one estimate sees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the next decade .
Impressively , the combined wealth of the U.S. and China is more than the next 13 countries in aggregate — and almost equal to half of the global wealth total .
Disclaimer : We at Prepare for Change ( PFC ) bring you information that is not offered by the mainstream news , and therefore may seem controversial .
The opinions , views , statements , and/or information we present are not necessarily promoted , endorsed , espoused , or agreed to by Prepare for Change , its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work with PFC , or those who read its content .
However , they are hopefully provocative .
Please use discernment !
Use logical thinking , your own intuition and your own connection with Source , Spirit and Natural Laws to help you determine what is true and what is not .
By sharing information and seeding dialogue , it is our goal to raise consciousness and awareness of higher truths to free us from enslavement of the matrix in this material realm .

By Tyler Durden,
Today’s visualization comes to us from HowMuch.net, and it shows all of the world’s wealth in one place, sorted by country.
The financial concept of wealth is broad, and it can take many forms.
While your wealth is most likely driven by the dollars in your bank account and the value of your stock portfolio and house, Visual Capitalist’s Jeff Desjardins notes that wealth also includes a number of smaller things as well, such as the old furniture in your garage or a painting on the wall.
From the macro perspective of a country, wealth is even more all-encompassing — it’s not just about the assets held by private households or businesses, but also those owned by the public. What is the value of a new toll bridge, or an aging nuclear power plant?
Total Wealth by Region
In 2019, total world wealth grew by $9.1 trillion to $360.6 trillion, which amounts to a 2.6% increase over the previous year.
Here’s how that divvies up between major global regions:
Last year, growth in global wealth exceeded that of the population, incrementally increasing wealth per adult to $70,850, a 1.2% bump and an all-time high.
That said, it’s worth mentioning that Credit Suisse, the authors of the Global Wealth Report 2019 and the source of all this data, notes that the 1.2% increase has not been adjusted for inflation.
Ranking Countries by Total Wealth
Which countries are the richest?
Let’s take a look at the 15 countries that hold the most wealth, according to Credit Suisse:
The 15 wealthiest nations combine for 84.3% of global wealth.
Leading the pack is the United States, which holds $106.0 trillion of the world’s wealth — equal to a 29.4% share of the global total. Interestingly, the United States economy makes up 23.9% of the size of the world economy in comparison.
Behind the U.S. is China, the only other country with a double-digit share of global wealth, equal to 17.7% of wealth or $63.8 trillion. As the country continues to build out its middle class, one estimate sees Chinese private wealth increasing by 119.5% over the next decade.
Impressively, the combined wealth of the U.S. and China is more than the next 13 countries in aggregate — and almost equal to half of the global wealth total.
Source: https://www.zerohedge.com
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prepareforchange--2020-03-03--Men in name only: New study shows testosterone levels in American males are dropping dramatically. W

Men in name only: New study shows testosterone levels in American males are dropping dramatically. Why would that be?

Peter Andrews is an Irish science journalist and writer , based in London .
He has a background in the life sciences , and graduated from the University of Glasgow with a degree in Genetics .
Pollution , sedentary lifestyles , soy and even social ‘ feminization ’ have been blamed for a deepening testosterone crisis .
But finding the answer fast is important – the future of America ’ s population literally depends on it .
Testosterone truly is the male hormone .
It is what turns boys into men—upon puberty the testes drastically upregulate their production of it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include the growth of muscle and bone , a deeper voice and the sprouting of body hair .
Without testosterone , one suspects there would be a lot of noodle-armed , squeaky-voiced man-babies stalking the streets , perhaps in the vein of a Michael Jackson ( rumoured to have been on hormone-blockers since childhood ) or even a young Jeff Bezos ( until he allegedly started pumping himself full of replacement testosterone ) .
But a new study published this month in the Journal of Sexual Medicine has found that testosterone is in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to American Millennials and Gen Z-ers .
Men ’ s testosterone is supposed to decline naturally with age , but this study , which was presented last October to the Sexual Medicine Society of North America , showed a shocking decline in the levels of cohorts of young American men throughout since 1999 .
The authors tested the serum testosterone ( total amount of testosterone present in the blood ) of 4,045 men aged between 15 and 39—making sure to control for confounding factors such as age , race , and level of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In fact , they have been slashed by over one-quarter in the last two decades .
This is hardly surprising news .
Data showing how sperm counts have fallen has been widely reported in recent years .
Since the testes produce both testosterone and sperm cells , it is probable that the causes overlap partially or entirely .
Laptops too close to the crotch , anyone ?
Could the dratted men ’ s rights activists be right after all ?
Men ’ s rights activists , easily dismissed with that devilishly vague @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of endocrine disruptors in the food supply , and xenoestrogens in the water .
Identifying the cause , for now , is a bit like playing bingo for diagnosing modern-day malaise .
The ubiquity of internet pornography ?
The decimation of manual labor among the working classes ?
Soy-based baby foods ?
Since studying the effects of any one of these things would never be funded for study by the educational-industrial complex , it is impossible to know how they might tie in .
The poor diets and sedentary lifestyles that many young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the major contributing factors , but that can not explain all of the downturn .
This is because the study authors also controlled for overweightness , a known enemy of testosterone , by looking at the decline in only those young men who had healthy BMIs .
Even these men saw their testosterone scores drop by over one-fifth .
The feminization of society is an interesting hypothesis , although difficult or impossible to study ( even if it were not politically incorrect ) .
Could the entry of women into previous male-dominated workplaces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the long-term and on a vast scale , it is perfectly plausible .
Whereas once American workplaces were crucibles of masculine competition , worshipping a single God—real-world business success—and ruthlessly capitalistic in their incentive structure , now they are anything but .
Even the private sector is strangulated by sprawling human resources departments holding bosses to ransom over innocuous jokes , and thereby incentivizing mediocrity and absolute subservience as a career trajectory .
It is easy to see how the natural aggressive juices of men who have been defanged and declawed at work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives ) could be staunched .
Americans are getting it in the neck here , but are things even any different in other agribusiness-run hyper-feminized societies like , for instance , Western Europe ?
Here ’ s anxiously awaiting a similar study .
It would be interesting if the authors next looked at American men ’ s levels of the female hormone estrogen , as well as American women ’ s levels of testosterone .
Could both have increased ?
Women have only a fraction of the amount of testosterone as men do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overproduction can lead to quite obvious changes , such as excess body hair and a deeper voice .
Make no mistake though , this is very bad news .
Not only is low testosterone deficiency linked to a range of negative health outcomes , it is even associated with a higher risk of death—not to mention fertility .
One who didn ’ t know better might say that plummeting testosterone levels are at once the cause of and a perfect metaphor for an existential crisis in American masculinity .
Disclaimer : We at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you information that is not offered by the mainstream news , and therefore may seem controversial .
The opinions , views , statements , and/or information we present are not necessarily promoted , endorsed , espoused , or agreed to by Prepare for Change , its leadership Council , members , those who work with PFC , or those who read its content .
However , they are hopefully provocative .
Please use discernment !
Use logical thinking , your own intuition and your own connection with Source , Spirit and Natural Laws @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and what is not .
By sharing information and seeding dialogue , it is our goal to raise consciousness and awareness of higher truths to free us from enslavement of the matrix in this material realm .

Peter Andrews is an Irish science journalist and writer, based in London. He has a background in the life sciences, and graduated from the University of Glasgow with a degree in Genetics.
Pollution, sedentary lifestyles, soy and even social ‘feminization’ have been blamed for a deepening testosterone crisis. But finding the answer fast is important – the future of America’s population literally depends on it.
Alarming discoveries
Testosterone truly is the male hormone. It is what turns boys into men—upon puberty the testes drastically upregulate their production of it, triggering secondary sexual characteristics. These include the growth of muscle and bone, a deeper voice and the sprouting of body hair. Without testosterone, one suspects there would be a lot of noodle-armed, squeaky-voiced man-babies stalking the streets, perhaps in the vein of a Michael Jackson (rumoured to have been on hormone-blockers since childhood) or even a young Jeff Bezos (until he allegedly started pumping himself full of replacement testosterone).
But a new study published this month in the Journal of Sexual Medicine has found that testosterone is in crisis, at least when it comes to American Millennials and Gen Z-ers. Men’s testosterone is supposed to decline naturally with age, but this study, which was presented last October to the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, showed a shocking decline in the levels of cohorts of young American men throughout since 1999. The authors tested the serum testosterone (total amount of testosterone present in the blood) of 4,045 men aged between 15 and 39—making sure to control for confounding factors such as age, race, and level of physical activity—and still the results were unmistakable. In fact, they have been slashed by over one-quarter in the last two decades.
This is hardly surprising news. Data showing how sperm counts have fallen has been widely reported in recent years. Since the testes produce both testosterone and sperm cells, it is probable that the causes overlap partially or entirely. Laptops too close to the crotch, anyone?
Could the dratted men’s rights activists be right after all?
Men’s rights activists, easily dismissed with that devilishly vague slur ‘conspiracy theorist’, warn of endocrine disruptors in the food supply, and xenoestrogens in the water. Identifying the cause, for now, is a bit like playing bingo for diagnosing modern-day malaise. The ubiquity of internet pornography? The decimation of manual labor among the working classes? Soy-based baby foods? Since studying the effects of any one of these things would never be funded for study by the educational-industrial complex, it is impossible to know how they might tie in.
The poor diets and sedentary lifestyles that many young Americans enjoy are certain to be among the major contributing factors, but that cannot explain all of the downturn. This is because the study authors also controlled for overweightness, a known enemy of testosterone, by looking at the decline in only those young men who had healthy BMIs. Even these men saw their testosterone scores drop by over one-fifth.
The feminization of society is an interesting hypothesis, although difficult or impossible to study (even if it were not politically incorrect). Could the entry of women into previous male-dominated workplaces have actually affected their endocrinology? Over the long-term and on a vast scale, it is perfectly plausible. Whereas once American workplaces were crucibles of masculine competition, worshipping a single God—real-world business success—and ruthlessly capitalistic in their incentive structure, now they are anything but. Even the private sector is strangulated by sprawling human resources departments holding bosses to ransom over innocuous jokes, and thereby incentivizing mediocrity and absolute subservience as a career trajectory. It is easy to see how the natural aggressive juices of men who have been defanged and declawed at work (to say nothing of their home lives) could be staunched.
Why America?
Americans are getting it in the neck here, but are things even any different in other agribusiness-run hyper-feminized societies like, for instance, Western Europe? Here’s anxiously awaiting a similar study. It would be interesting if the authors next looked at American men’s levels of the female hormone estrogen, as well as American women’s levels of testosterone. Could both have increased? Women have only a fraction of the amount of testosterone as men do coursing through their blood, but any overproduction can lead to quite obvious changes, such as excess body hair and a deeper voice.
Make no mistake though, this is very bad news. Not only is low testosterone deficiency linked to a range of negative health outcomes, it is even associated with a higher risk of death—not to mention fertility. One who didn’t know better might say that plummeting testosterone levels are at once the cause of and a perfect metaphor for an existential crisis in American masculinity.
Source: https://www.rt.com
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prepareforchange--2020-03-03--Your Mouth Microbiome: Why You Need to Detox Your Mouth

Mouth Microbiome : As the gateway to your body , the mouth is an incredibly important aspect of health .
It is not , however , just a door into the body , and is its own room known as a microbiome .
Today we will explore how the oral microbiome can incite health or disease depending on the balance of bacteria found in it , and ways to support the good bacteria and minimize the bad .
The Microbiome of Your Mouth Microbiome refers to the microorganisms in a particular living environment .
You may be more familiar with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ importance of gut health has taken off lately .
However , the body has a wide range of different microbiomes , and your mouth has one as well .
The oral microbiome is particularly essential because it ’ s one of the first points of contact between the outside world and your inner world .
The oral microbiome is a significant , involved microbial community that contains ‘ good ’ and ‘ bad ’ bacteria .
Bacteria is good or bad , depending on if it promotes human health or not .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Germ Theory , whereby all bacteria in the mouth were harmful and needed to be killed off .
This belief was held about bacteria in general– but as microbiome science has taken off , we now understand that health is rooted in a delicate balance of bacterial health .
The old mentality of killing off all bacteria is what led to the anti-bacterial push for all biomes .
Antibacterial soaps were developed , as were antibiotics .
The oral biome was hit with strong mouthwashes and toothpaste-like Listerine and Colgate—to kill off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ led to a generation of very sick humans and drug-resistant superbugs .
We now know that humans are made of more bacterial cells than human cells .
Unfortunately , a generation of healthcare rooted in the ‘ Germ Theory ’ led to the overuse of sanitizing products without realizing the ill health effects this has on our symbiotic bacteria .
The Germ Theory lead to a western medical paradigm that has had a profound effect on the health of our beneficial bacteria .
However , most nutrition and health advice comes primarily from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With the emergence of “ The Human Microbiome Project , ” we now know how imperative bacteria is to keep us both alive and in good health .
Through modern advancements , researchers are uncovering more evidence against these Germ Theory beliefs , and we are gaining a stronger understanding of the importance of a healthy microbiome , especially in the mouth !
Our Mouth Microbiome Needs to be In Balance Bacteria behave like people .
If the environment is right , they behave in a beneficial and effective health-promoting way .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these bacteria , when they ’ re in balance , do amazing things like transport calcium and phosphorus from saliva to teeth , and oxygenate to your gums .
The oral microbiome is an essential part of our immune system .
Your mouth microbes promote remineralizing your teeth when it ’ s in balance .
Your Mouth Microbiome is the Best Indicator of Your Health Healthy mouth bacteria balance is associated with better health and longevity .
Our oral bacteria is the “ gateway ” to our gut bacteria .
Studies are indicating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our mouth bacteria and disease processes in the body .
An imbalance of oral bacteria is associated with : Gingivitis ( bleeding gums ) is a common sign that there is a bacterial imbalance in your mouth .
How Can We Effectively Detox Our Mouth and Fill it with Beneficial Bacteria ?
Like with any of your microbiomes , or any environment with living biology—finding balance means removing the bad all the while promoting the good .
With too aggressive a “ kill the bad ” approach , you run the risk of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vice-versa , with an only “ put in the good ” strategy , you run the risk of also feeding the harmful bacteria .
Using harsh agents like the Acetaldehyde ( a toxic by-product of alcohol found in Listerine ) has been shown to bioaccumulate in the mouth .
These agents have linked to oral cancer as well as the destruction of the good bacteria in your oral biome .
Ideally , you want to altogether avoid harsh , toxic , or anti-bacterial agents like : These ingredients are commonly found in conventional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and dental floss .
Thankfully there are so many natural health companies making non-toxic versions of these products to help you clean your mouth without stripping it of good bacteria or introducing any unnecessary toxins .
In terms of diet and lifestyle , avoiding processed foods ( like white sugar , flour , and seed/ vegetable oils ) as well as smoking will do wonders to protect your oral biome .
I like to use a non-fluoride based periobiotic toothpaste .
My favorite brand is Designs for Health Taking care of your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help feed and support the good bacteria in your mouth .
Some of these habits include : • Eating enough fat-soluble vitamins ( A , D , E , and K ) from high-quality pasture-raised animal proteins and fats Other habits that are useful for keeping your oral biome in balance are brushing after meals , flossing once a day , oil pulling , and scraping your tongue using a copper tongue scraper .
Your mouth microbiome is a home to live bacteria that can either help promote or harm your health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ‘ bad ’ bacteria depends on your lifestyle and habits .
Outdated concepts like the Germ Theory gave rise to the anti-bacterial movement that wreaked havoc on the human biome .
Today , we know that by cultivating good habits , we can support our oral microbiome and whole-body health .
Good habits include eating a whole diversified food , organic diet , consuming probiotics , taking an oral probiotic , and keeping good dental hygiene practices using non-toxic products .
Bourgeois , Denis , et al .
“ Periodontal Pathogens as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Rheumatoid Arthritis , Cancer , and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease—Is There Cause for Consideration ?
” Microorganisms , vol .
7 , no .
10 , Sept. 2019 , p. 424. , doi:10.3390/microorganisms7100424 .
Gao , Lu , et al .
“ Oral Microbiomes : More and More Importance in Oral Cavity and Whole Body.
” Protein & Cell , vol .
9 , no .
5 , 2018 , pp .
488–500.
, doi:10.1007/s13238-018-0548-1 .
Gomez , Andres , and Karen E. Nelson .
“ The Oral Microbiome of Children : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oral Health.
” Microbial Ecology , vol .
73 , no .
2 , 2016 , pp .
492–503.
, doi:10.1007/s00248-016-0854-1 .
He , Jinzhi , et al .
“ The Oral Microbiome Diversity and Its Relation to Human Diseases.
” Folia Microbiologica , vol .
60 , no .
1 , 2014 , pp .
69–80.
, doi:10.1007/s12223-014-0342-2 .
Lin Dr , Steven , et al .
“ Good Bacteria in the Mouth and Gut Flora.
” Dr. Steven Lin , 23 July , 2018 , https : //www.drstevenlin.com/good-bacteria-mouth-gut-flora/ .
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The opinions , views , statements , and/or information we present are not necessarily promoted , endorsed , espoused , or agreed to by Prepare for Change , its leadership Council , members , those who work with PFC , or those who read its content .
However , they are hopefully provocative .
Please use discernment !
Use logical thinking , your own intuition and your own connection with Source , Spirit and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is true and what is not .
By sharing information and seeding dialogue , it is our goal to raise consciousness and awareness of higher truths to free us from enslavement of the matrix in this material realm .

Authored by Kathryn Kos, M.Ed., NTP
Mouth Microbiome: As the gateway to your body, the mouth is an incredibly important aspect of health. It is not, however, just a door into the body, and is its own room known as a microbiome. Today we will explore how the oral microbiome can incite health or disease depending on the balance of bacteria found in it, and ways to support the good bacteria and minimize the bad.
The Microbiome of Your Mouth
Microbiome refers to the microorganisms in a particular living environment. You may be more familiar with the concept of gut microbiome because the importance of gut health has taken off lately. However, the body has a wide range of different microbiomes, and your mouth has one as well.
The oral microbiome is particularly essential because it’s one of the first points of contact between the outside world and your inner world. The oral microbiome is a significant, involved microbial community that contains ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria. Bacteria is good or bad, depending on if it promotes human health or not.
The now old school of thought was labeled the Germ Theory, whereby all bacteria in the mouth were harmful and needed to be killed off. This belief was held about bacteria in general– but as microbiome science has taken off, we now understand that health is rooted in a delicate balance of bacterial health.
The old mentality of killing off all bacteria is what led to the anti-bacterial push for all biomes. Antibacterial soaps were developed, as were antibiotics. The oral biome was hit with strong mouthwashes and toothpaste-like Listerine and Colgate—to kill off all these ‘germs.’ This shift led to a generation of very sick humans and drug-resistant superbugs.
Germ Theory-Debunked
We now know that humans are made of more bacterial cells than human cells. Unfortunately, a generation of healthcare rooted in the ‘Germ Theory’ led to the overuse of sanitizing products without realizing the ill health effects this has on our symbiotic bacteria.
The Germ Theory lead to a western medical paradigm that has had a profound effect on the health of our beneficial bacteria. However, most nutrition and health advice comes primarily from Doctors trained in these germ theories. With the emergence of “The Human Microbiome Project,” we now know how imperative bacteria is to keep us both alive and in good health. Through modern advancements, researchers are uncovering more evidence against these Germ Theory beliefs, and we are gaining a stronger understanding of the importance of a healthy microbiome, especially in the mouth!
Our Mouth Microbiome Needs to be In Balance
Bacteria behave like people. If the environment is right, they behave in a beneficial and effective health-promoting way. What we discovered in the mouth is that these bacteria, when they’re in balance, do amazing things like transport calcium and phosphorus from saliva to teeth, and oxygenate to your gums. The oral microbiome is an essential part of our immune system. Your mouth microbes promote remineralizing your teeth when it’s in balance.
Your Mouth Microbiome is the Best Indicator of Your Health
Healthy mouth bacteria balance is associated with better health and longevity. Our oral bacteria is the “gateway” to our gut bacteria. Studies are indicating a distinct link between the health of our mouth bacteria and disease processes in the body. An imbalance of oral bacteria is associated with:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBS)
Cardiovascular disease
Alzheimer’s and dementia
Mental Health
Gingivitis (bleeding gums) is a common sign that there is a bacterial imbalance in your mouth.
How Can We Effectively Detox Our Mouth and Fill it with Beneficial Bacteria?
Like with any of your microbiomes, or any environment with living biology—finding balance means removing the bad all the while promoting the good. With too aggressive a “kill the bad” approach, you run the risk of also killing off the good. And vice-versa, with an only “put in the good” strategy, you run the risk of also feeding the harmful bacteria.
Taking Out The Bad
Using harsh agents like the Acetaldehyde (a toxic by-product of alcohol found in Listerine) has been shown to bioaccumulate in the mouth. These agents have linked to oral cancer as well as the destruction of the good bacteria in your oral biome.
Ideally, you want to altogether avoid harsh, toxic, or anti-bacterial agents like:
Fluoride
Alcohol
Chlorine
Triclosan
Propylene Glycol
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS)
Diethanolamine (DEA)
Parabens
Artificial Sweeteners
These ingredients are commonly found in conventional oral care products like toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental floss. Thankfully there are so many natural health companies making non-toxic versions of these products to help you clean your mouth without stripping it of good bacteria or introducing any unnecessary toxins.
In terms of diet and lifestyle, avoiding processed foods (like white sugar, flour, and seed/ vegetable oils) as well as smoking will do wonders to protect your oral biome.
Mouth Microbiome: My favorite toothpaste?
I like to use a non-fluoride based periobiotic toothpaste. My favorite brand is Designs for Health
Putting In The Good
Taking care of your mouth microbiome also requires a nourishing approach to help feed and support the good bacteria in your mouth. Some of these habits include:
Eating a wide range of organic plant foods
Eating enough fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) from high-quality pasture-raised animal proteins and fats
Eat probiotic-rich foods (like sauerkraut, kefir, and yogurt)
Take an oral probiotic
Other habits that are useful for keeping your oral biome in balance are brushing after meals, flossing once a day, oil pulling, and scraping your tongue using a copper tongue scraper.
Summary
Your mouth microbiome is a home to live bacteria that can either help promote or harm your health. The balance of ‘good’ to ‘bad’ bacteria depends on your lifestyle and habits. Outdated concepts like the Germ Theory gave rise to the anti-bacterial movement that wreaked havoc on the human biome. Today, we know that by cultivating good habits, we can support our oral microbiome and whole-body health. Good habits include eating a whole diversified food, organic diet, consuming probiotics, taking an oral probiotic, and keeping good dental hygiene practices using non-toxic products.
References
Bourgeois, Denis, et al. “Periodontal Pathogens as Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cancer, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease—Is There Cause for Consideration?” Microorganisms, vol. 7, no. 10, Sept. 2019, p. 424., doi:10.3390/microorganisms7100424.
Ciancio, Sebastian G. “Alcohol-Containing Mouthwashes.” Australian Dental Journal, vol. 54, no. 2, 2009, pp. 179–182., doi:10.1111/j.1834-7819.2009.01116_3.x.
Gao, Lu, et al. “Oral Microbiomes: More and More Importance in Oral Cavity and Whole Body.” Protein & Cell, vol. 9, no. 5, 2018, pp. 488–500., doi:10.1007/s13238-018-0548-1.
Gomez, Andres, and Karen E. Nelson. “The Oral Microbiome of Children: Development, Disease, and Implications Beyond Oral Health.” Microbial Ecology, vol. 73, no. 2, 2016, pp. 492–503., doi:10.1007/s00248-016-0854-1.
He, Jinzhi, et al. “The Oral Microbiome Diversity and Its Relation to Human Diseases.” Folia Microbiologica, vol. 60, no. 1, 2014, pp. 69–80., doi:10.1007/s12223-014-0342-2.
Lin Dr, Steven, et al. “Good Bacteria in the Mouth and Gut Flora.” Dr. Steven Lin, 23 July, 2018, https://www.drstevenlin.com/good-bacteria-mouth-gut-flora/.
Source: Your Mouth Microbiome
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prepareforchange--2020-03-03--Meditation Changes The “Structure & Function of the Brain” In A Positive Way

If you look at most ‘ masters ’ in the field of meditation , a common theme that currently exists is a big misconception about meditation , that it has to be done a certain way , that you have to sit a specific way or do something in particular in order to reap the benefits .
These masters will be the first to tell you that it doesn ’ t have to be one specific way .
That being said , many spiritual groups , like certain monks for example , are taught different types of meditation in several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s no correct way to meditate , and the process of connecting with one ’ s higher self and quieting the mind can be done in multiple ways and practiced at various levels .
When meditating , one shouldn ’ t try to “ empty ” their mind , but instead , try to let ones thoughts , feelings , and whatever emotions end up ‘ popping ’ in there , pop in there .
There should be no resistance to thoughts , no judgement of them .
Simply let them be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and just be at peace with it .
You ’ re not doing anything wrong , just focus on your breath .
Personally , I believe that meditation is a state of being more than anything else .
Throughout the day , one can resist judging their thoughts , letting them flow until they are no more , or just be in a constant state of peace and self awareness .
Contrary to popular belief , you can meditate anywhere , it can be done before bed , in the shower , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or even while washing the dishes .
That being said , I do also believe , speaking from my experience , that sitting down and doing the proper breath work and being present is a slightly different method and can sometimes create a more powerful experience , but there seems to be different variations of the exact same thing .
What ’ s interesting about meditation is the fact that it ’ s been practiced for thousands of years , and several ancient cultures were well aware of not only the non-physical benefits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something modern day science is just starting to discover .
One of the most recent studies has found that different types of meditation can actually effect different areas of the brain .
As Alice G. Walton , a writer for Forbes points out , “ Meditation and mindfulness training have accumulated some impressive evidence , suggesting that the practices can change not only the structure and function of the brain , but also our behaviour and moment-to-moment experience.
” She is correct , probably even more so than she knows .
The evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is can actually be overwhelming .
In fact , studies in the field of parapsychology have just as much , if not more , statistical significance via peer-reviewed research than the science which has been published to approve several different drugs , like antiplatelets , or the science that shows a daily dose of aspirin can help prevent a heart attack .
It was published in 1999 , by a statistics professor at UC Irvine .
This new study , which was recently published by the Max Planck Institute found that three different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in corresponding brain regions .
Watson goes on to explain , “ Participants , who were between 20 and 55 years of age , engaged in three different types of training for three months each , totalling a nine-month study period .
The first training was dubbed the “ Presence ” module , and was very similar to focused awareness meditation , an ancient practice that ’ s been studied a lot in recent years .
In this study , participants learned to focus their attention , brining it back when it wandered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to their internal body sensations.
” The second phase of training was called “ Affect , ” and its purpose was to increase compassion and empathy for others .
The participants learned about a specific meditation dealing with “ loving-kindness , ” and again , the sole intention here was to enhance one ’ s compassion and empathy .
The last one was called the “ Perspective ” module , where the focus was simply to observe one ’ s own thoughts without judgement , while enhancing their understanding towards the perspectives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that these methods would lead to volume increases in corresponding parts of the brain .
Numerous studies have proven the many physiological benefits of meditation , and the latest one comes from Harvard University of a study conducted by Harvard researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital ( MGH ) who determined that meditation literally rebuilds the brain ’ s grey matter in just eight weeks .
It ’ s the very first study to document that meditation produces changes in grey matter over time .
This recent study found the same thing , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ participants ’ brains at the end of each module and then compared the groups against one another : “ Training in Presence was linked to enhanced thickness in the anterior prefrontal cortex ( PFC ) and the anterior cingulate cortex ( ACC ) , which are known to be strongly involved in attention .
Affect training was linked to increased thickness in regions known to be involved in socially driven emotions like empathy : and Perspective training associated with changes in areas involved in understanding the mental states of others , and , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” These results further elaborate on a wealth of previous studies showing what meditation can do to the brain .
Walton goes on to emphasize , “ Lots of research has found that experienced meditators have significantly altered brain structure and function , but a growing number of studies has also found that relatively brief meditation training in novices ( for instance , the well-known eight-week MBSR program ) can also shift brain function , improve well-being , and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
” The authors of the study mention : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and complexity of our societies , ‘ soft skills ’ have become increasingly important…Social competences , such as empathy , compassion , and taking the perspective of another person , allow for a better understanding of others ’ feelings and different beliefs and are crucial for successful cooperation.
” Why This Is Relevant & Important Imagine if this type of practice became a requirement of multiple school boards , what do you think would happen ?
For most of us , since the day we are born we ’ re all encouraged to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of those paths is spending a large portion of our lives , for many years , for the entire day , at school .
Then , as we age into adults , we do the same thing with ‘ work.
’ This type of human experience is far from natural , which is why I believe it to be one of the reasons ( out of many ) that stress , diseases , and mental health issues , among other rates , continue to rise exponentially .
While going through this process , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to question the experience , we simply comply and are never really taught any sort of emotional education , at all .
We don ’ t learn to deal with our emotions , we don ’ t learn about empathy , compassion , and stepping into another persons shoes… We ’ re not really taught what we are naturally gifted with from birth .
It ’ s our empathy and compassion , our concern for others that makes human beings so special , but growing up , we don ’ t really talk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changing in many different ways , and awareness about this kind of practice is spreading around like it never has before .
Multiple schools are incorporating mindfulness education into their programs , and many parents from my generation are also incorporating these important concepts into their child ’ s development .
This is great to see , and as time unfolds , the more we tap into non-physical science and its tremendous benefits , the more we will speed up the changes that are so desperately needed on our planet right now .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( PFC ) bring you information that is not offered by the mainstream news , and therefore may seem controversial .
The opinions , views , statements , and/or information we present are not necessarily promoted , endorsed , espoused , or agreed to by Prepare for Change , its leadership Council , members , those who work with PFC , or those who read its content .
However , they are hopefully provocative .
Please use discernment !
Use logical thinking , your own intuition and your own connection with Source , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ determine what is true and what is not .
By sharing information and seeding dialogue , it is our goal to raise consciousness and awareness of higher truths to free us from enslavement of the matrix in this material realm .

By Arjun Walia at collective-consciousness.com:
If you look at most ‘masters’ in the field of meditation, a common theme that currently exists is a big misconception about meditation, that it has to be done a certain way, that you have to sit a specific way or do something in particular in order to reap the benefits. These masters will be the first to tell you that it doesn’t have to be one specific way.
That being said, many spiritual groups, like certain monks for example, are taught different types of meditation in several different ways, so really, there’s no correct way to meditate, and the process of connecting with one’s higher self and quieting the mind can be done in multiple ways and practiced at various levels.
When meditating, one shouldn’t try to “empty” their mind, but instead, try to let ones thoughts, feelings, and whatever emotions end up ‘popping’ in there, pop in there. There should be no resistance to thoughts, no judgement of them. Simply let them be, don’t attach to them and just be at peace with it. You’re not doing anything wrong, just focus on your breath.
Personally, I believe that meditation is a state of being more than anything else. Throughout the day, one can resist judging their thoughts, letting them flow until they are no more, or just be in a constant state of peace and self awareness. Contrary to popular belief, you can meditate anywhere, it can be done before bed, in the shower, while you are going for a walk, or even while washing the dishes.
That being said, I do also believe, speaking from my experience, that sitting down and doing the proper breath work and being present is a slightly different method and can sometimes create a more powerful experience, but there seems to be different variations of the exact same thing.
What’s interesting about meditation is the fact that it’s been practiced for thousands of years, and several ancient cultures were well aware of not only the non-physical benefits but its physical benefits as well, something modern day science is just starting to discover.
One of the most recent studies has found that different types of meditation can actually effect different areas of the brain.
As Alice G. Walton, a writer for Forbes points out,
“Meditation and mindfulness training have accumulated some impressive evidence, suggesting that the practices can change not only the structure and function of the brain, but also our behaviour and moment-to-moment experience.”
She is correct, probably even more so than she knows. The evidence showing just how strong the mind-body connection is can actually be overwhelming. In fact, studies in the field of parapsychology have just as much, if not more, statistical significance via peer-reviewed research than the science which has been published to approve several different drugs, like antiplatelets, or the science that shows a daily dose of aspirin can help prevent a heart attack. It was published in 1999, by a statistics professor at UC Irvine.
This new study, which was recently published by the Max Planck Institute found that three different types of meditation are associated to changes in corresponding brain regions.
Watson goes on to explain,
“Participants, who were between 20 and 55 years of age, engaged in three different types of training for three months each, totalling a nine-month study period. The first training was dubbed the “Presence” module, and was very similar to focused awareness meditation, an ancient practice that’s been studied a lot in recent years. In this study, participants learned to focus their attention, brining it back when it wandered, and to attend to the breath and to their internal body sensations.”
The second phase of training was called “Affect,” and its purpose was to increase compassion and empathy for others. The participants learned about a specific meditation dealing with “loving-kindness,” and again, the sole intention here was to enhance one’s compassion and empathy.
The last one was called the “Perspective” module, where the focus was simply to observe one’s own thoughts without judgement, while enhancing their understanding towards the perspectives of other people.
The researchers hypothesized that these methods would lead to volume increases in corresponding parts of the brain. Numerous studies have proven the many physiological benefits of meditation, and the latest one comes from Harvard University of a study conducted by Harvard researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) who determined that meditation literally rebuilds the brain’s grey matter in just eight weeks. It’s the very first study to document that meditation produces changes in grey matter over time.
This recent study found the same thing, and they discovered that when they scanned the participants’ brains at the end of each module and then compared the groups against one another:
“Training in Presence was linked to enhanced thickness in the anterior prefrontal cortex (PFC) and the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), which are known to be strongly involved in attention. Affect training was linked to increased thickness in regions known to be involved in socially driven emotions like empathy: and Perspective training associated with changes in areas involved in understanding the mental states of others, and, interestingly, inhibiting the perspective of oneself.”
These results further elaborate on a wealth of previous studies showing what meditation can do to the brain.
Walton goes on to emphasize,
“Lots of research has found that experienced meditators have significantly altered brain structure and function, but a growing number of studies has also found that relatively brief meditation training in novices (for instance, the well-known eight-week MBSR program) can also shift brain function, improve well-being, and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.”
The authors of the study mention:
“With growing globalization, interconnectedness, and complexity of our societies, ‘soft skills’ have become increasingly important…Social competences, such as empathy, compassion, and taking the perspective of another person, allow for a better understanding of others’ feelings and different beliefs and are crucial for successful cooperation.”
Why This Is Relevant & Important
Imagine if this type of practice became a requirement of multiple school boards, what do you think would happen? For most of us, since the day we are born we’re all encouraged to follow the same path, and one of those paths is spending a large portion of our lives, for many years, for the entire day, at school. Then, as we age into adults, we do the same thing with ‘work.’ This type of human experience is far from natural, which is why I believe it to be one of the reasons (out of many) that stress, diseases, and mental health issues, among other rates, continue to rise exponentially.
While going through this process, we’re never really taught how to question the experience, we simply comply and are never really taught any sort of emotional education, at all. We don’t learn to deal with our emotions, we don’t learn about empathy, compassion, and stepping into another persons shoes… We’re not really taught what we are naturally gifted with from birth. It’s our empathy and compassion, our concern for others that makes human beings so special, but growing up, we don’t really talk about these things.
The world is changing in many different ways, and awareness about this kind of practice is spreading around like it never has before. Multiple schools are incorporating mindfulness education into their programs, and many parents from my generation are also incorporating these important concepts into their child’s development.
This is great to see, and as time unfolds, the more we tap into non-physical science and its tremendous benefits, the more we will speed up the changes that are so desperately needed on our planet right now.
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