Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Large Earthquake Off New Zealand Coast

A large, 7.6 (it has also been called a 7.8) magnitude quake has struck just off New Zealand's coast - the Kermadec Islands in the Pacific Ocean.

Earthquake of 7.8 Magnitude off new Zealand Coast

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the quake struck at a shallow depth of 0.6 miles at about 7:03 am local time on Thursday (05:30 AEST).

The quake's epicenter was reportedly located 99 miles east of Raoul Island, one of New Zealand's Kermadec Islands, about 568 miles from the Tongan capital of Nuku'alofa.

Following the quake, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning for the Kermadecs, Tonga and New Zealand, adding that a tsunami measuring 2.2 feet was recorded at the Raoul Island.

"Sea level readings confirm that a tsunami was generated," the center said."This tsunami may have been destructive along coastlines of the region near the earthquake epicenter."

New Zealand has been hit by a series of powerful after shocks since February's deadly quake which devastated the country's second-largest city, Christchurch.

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake had struck North Island in central New Zealand on Tuesday. That quake was felt all across the country including capital Wellington.


Marine threat after massive Kermadecs quake

Civil Defence: Stay out of the water

There was also a 5.7 off the coast of Japan in addition to the usual smaller quakes seen around the world (earthquake map).

In the news:

There are several updates from previous stories in addition to a few new ones:

Lieberman: Unilateral steps require unilateral responses

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Wednesday warned the Palestinian Authority against its planned UN statehood bid, saying "unilateral steps will require unilateral responses."

Lieberman said at a meeting of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that their were "a variety of possible responses that the Foreign Ministry is prepared to present to decision-makers," but he failed to say specifically what unilateral moves Israel was planning in response to the PA statehood bid.


Below we see yet another "peace summit" scheduled for September:

U.S.-French plan Israeli-Palestinian Paris peace summit Sept. 2

The Obama and Sarkozy administrations are working together on a plan to convene an Israel-Palestinian peace summit in Paris on Sept. 2 shortly after the Libyan war is brought to a close, DEBKAfile's Washington and Paris exclusive sources disclose.

If they can pull it off, Presidents Barack Obama and Nicolas Sarkozy will join Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas at a summit in the French capital to announce the restart of Israel-Palestinian peace talks, thereby calling off the unilateral Palestinian request for UN recognition of an independent state.

To clear the way for the Paris summit, Ross recently put before Netanyahu Obama's revised formula for the starting-point of negotiations with the Palestinians: Israel would accept the 1967 borders with territorial swaps in exchange for Palestinian recognition of Israel as the national state of the Jewish people. Just this week, the Israeli prime minister said that if the Palestinians recognized Israel as the Jewish homeland, the other outstanding issues could be easily and quickly resolved.


Analysis: Iran's nuclear steps deepen Western suspicions

Expanding uranium enrichment, a new atomic energy chief said to have military expertise, missile tests -- Western analysts see fresh signs that Iran may be seeking to develop the means to build nuclear warheads.

"Although developments elsewhere in the Middle East have dominated media attention, Iran has been working hard in several ways to advance a nuclear weapons capability," London-based proliferation expert Mark Fitzpatrick said.

During a military exercise last week, Iran test-fired 14 missiles on one day alone, including some it says are capable of hitting its arch foe Israel and US bases in the Middle East.

The IAEA, the Vienna-based UN nuclear watchdog, is also voicing growing concern about possible military links to Iran's nuclear activities and Western diplomats expect it to firm up its suspicions in reports due later this year.


Iran's nuclear program helped by China, Russia

The foundation of Iran’s nuclear program can be traced to extensive Chinese and Russian cooperation in the 1990s, according to a former U.S. intelligence official who specialized on Tehran’s program.

“Russian and Chinese cooperation in the 1990s with Iran created the foundation of the Iranian nuclear program today,” said Susan Voss, a former nuclear engineering analyst with Los Alamos National Laboratory who has worked closely with the U.S. intelligence community.

In the case of Russia, many of Iran’s engineers were trained at Russian nuclear labs in the 1990s as well, she said.

An element of Russian cooperation with Iran was disclosed first in 2009 by the Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) when the private group wrote a technical paper describing how the Iranian Arak facility contained an element of its structure that appeared to be a copy of the Soviet-era fuel rod system used in a heavy water reactor to make plutonium.


It looks like Portugal will be the next Greece:

Portugal's credit rating slashed

Portugal’s credit rating has been slashed by four levels to the bottom investment grade known as junk territory.

The move by Moody’s Investors Service, one of the three big ratings agencies was made among heightened concerns Lisbon will not be able to achieve its goals of reducing deficit and stabilising its debt.

Portugal’s new centre right Prime Minister, Jose Passos Cuelho has pushed through a package of austerity measures including a new one off tax to meet the financial assistance agreement with the EU and International Monetary Fund.


This news bit below comes during a time that Agenda 21 is being discussed. Will this "discussion" be used to push Agenda 21, now that the UN is identifying that we are reaching the brink of a "Planetary Catastrophe"?

Un Warns of "A Major Planetary Catastrophe"

Humanity is close to breaching the sustainability of Earth, and needs a technological revolution greater – and faster – than the industrial revolution to avoid “a major planetary catastrophe,” according to a new United Nations report. The world is facing exploding population, an energy crisis, global climate change, increasingly destructive natural disasters and increasing starvation.

Major investments will be needed worldwide in the developing and scaling up of clean energy technologies, sustainable farming and forestry techniques, climate-proofing of infrastructure, and in technologies reducing non-biological degradable waste production, according to The World Economic and Social Survey 2011: The Great Green Technological Transformation, published today by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA).


There is much more to this article, but it serves as a basis to implement Agenda 21. Speaking of which, Gulag Bound has a highly pertinent commentary on this UN Agenda:

Agenda 21 - Ending Liberty in America

The picture above represents the kind of structure we’ll soon be herded into – you, me, our families – everyone in America. Well… everyone except the powerful politicians and elites who are working to corral us into these government housing tenements. The streets will be replaced with trains and the cars will be gone.


And don't think it can't happen. As communism started taking country by country back in the middle of the last century, this is exactly what happened - and it can happen again.

Unbelievable you say? You think it’ll never happen? The planning is going on right now in your community and in every region throughout the United States. This is Agenda 21. This is what they mean by Sustainable Development, Smart Growth, ICLEI (International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives), etc. It’s already embedded into the general plan of every community. The transformation will be complete within 25 years and it’s funded with our tax dollars and funds from George Soros and Van Jones’ radical left organizations like OSI, the Tides Foundation, Apollo Alliance and Green For All.


And this:

Agenda 21 is not a Republican or Democrat issue; it is a Progressive Marxist globalist plan from the UN that’s supported by the global elites

You might be thinking Agenda 21 is too complex and there’s no way it’ll be fully implemented. Not so. It’s already being implemented and my goal is to provide information which shows some of the ways they’re getting us there. To describe how this works, it is presented below in the form of seven questions and answers.


Read the rest of the article - these questions and answers are worthwhile.

Our Politicians Are Selling Off Pieces Of America To Foreign Investors

All over the United States, politicians are selling off key pieces of infrastructure to foreign investors and big Wall Street banks like Goldman Sachs are helping them do it.

Amazingly, many politicians continue to insist that selling off pieces of infrastructure that have already been fully paid for by taxpayers is a wonderful thing. In fact, there are actually some politicians that have the gall to call it a "conservative" thing to do.

The sovereign wealth funds of nations such as Saudi Arabia, China, Kuwait, Libya, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates are eagerly investing in highways, ports, toll roads and even parking meters all across America.

Sadly, much of our own infrastructure is not even built in this country anymore.

For example, a 2,050 foot bridge that is going to connect San Francisco and Oakland is actually being built in China and is being shipped over to the U.S. piece by piece.

Massive corporations that are either fully or partially owned by the Chinese government are deeply integrating themselves into the U.S. economy.

The United States is drowning in debt from coast to coast and pieces of the country are literally being auctioned off. The looting and the "privatization" are only going to intensify as our state and local government debt problems get even worse.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Security Council to Discuss 'Palestine' This Month

That is the title of a new article just out which reveals that the UN Security Council is actually discussing the possibility of "Palestine" becoming an independent nation. This development is both unexpected and sudden.

Security Council to Discuss 'Palestine'

The UN Security Council plans to discuss this month the possibility of Palestine becoming a United Nations member state, Reuters reported.

The report noted that an “open debate” on the Middle East has been scheduled for July 26, according to a provisional calendar for the Security Council for July.

Reuters quoted German Ambassador Peter Wittig, UN Security Council president, as having said: “I think (that) will be an occasion to explore the various options that might exist on the Palestinian side.” His comment came in response to a question about when the issue would be debated.

The report comes as the Quartet of peacekeeping nations – the United States, Russia, the European Union and the United Nations – is set to meet on July 11. The Quartet will discuss during the meeting the planned bid by the Palestinian Authority to obtain recognition at the United Nations as a new independent country.

According to Reuters, Wittig pointed to the Quartet meeting as a possible indicator on the situation of the Palestinian state.

The PA plans to claim all lands restored to Israel in the 1967 Six Day War, including territories in Judea and Samaria, as well as nearly half of Israel’s capital, Jerusalem.


This is an interesting development. We already knew that the General Assembly may take up this issue in September, but the Security Council would be far more potent in any formal declaration of a nation of "Palestine". It will also be interesting to see how the U.S. approaches this meeting.

So first we have the Quartet meeting scheduled for July 11, and then two weeks later the Security Council meets on the same issue.

Things are already picking up momentum as we head towards September and we'll be following these UN meetings very closely.

Iran's Growing Influence in the Middle East

Iran is attempting to gain complete control in the Middle East and so far they have been highly successful. This development is quite ominous for Israel, as we all know Iran's stated objectives for the destruction of Israel:

Iran's Tentacles Spread from Syria to Sudan: Intelligence Chief

Iran is spreading its tentacles and is directly helping Syrian President Bashar Assad, aiding the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and assisting Sudan, IDF Intelligence Major-General Aviv Kochavi told the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Security Committee Tuesday.

The Islamic Republic is “infiltrating and aiding organizations and governments” in Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Iraq, Yemen and Sudan, as well as Gaza, Kochavi stated.

He also said that Iran is directly trying to influence Egyptian politics through the Muslim Brotherhood, which spawned the Hamas terrorist organization.

The Knesset committee also heard that Iran was involved in the border infiltrations from Syria into the Golan Heights last month.


'Iran infiltrating Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt'

Military Intelligence chief Major-General Aviv Kochavi said Tuesday Iranian influence was growing in Middle Eastern countries experiencing unrest or upheaval – such as Egypt and Syria.

"Iran and Hezbollah's motivation to assist (Syria) stems from its profound fear of the repercussions and mainly of losing the partnership with Syria and possible leakage (into the Islamic Republic)."

The MI chief noted that Iran also played a direct role in events on Israel's border. "Iran acted directly in Lebanon in organizing 'Nakba Day' and 'Naksa Day'. It is working to make sure these acts of protest will continue."


Israel's MT chief: Iran and Hezbollah actively helping Syria squash demonstrations

Iran and Hezbollah are actively assisting Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime in cracking down on anti-government demonstration, Military Intelligence Chief Major General Aviv Kochavi said on Tuesday.

The Islamic republic and the Lebanon-based militant group have been transferring to Syria information, technical assistance and equipment to disperse demonstrators, said Kochavi.

"The great motivation Iran and Hezbollah have to assist [Syria] comes from their deep worry regarding the implications these events might have, particularly losing control of their cooperation with the Syrians and having such events slide onto their own territories," said the MI chief.


Also see:

Quartet to Meet Next Week on PA Statehood Bid

The meeting of the Quartet of peacekeeping nations – the United States, Russia, the European Union and the United Nations – is set for July 11.

The PA plans to declare the boundaries of its country along the 1949 Armistice lines, and will claim all lands restored to Israel in the 1967 Six Day War, including territories in Judea and Samaria, as well as nearly half of Israel's capital, Jerusalem. Within the areas of Jerusalem claimed by the PA are located the holiest sites in Judaism – the Western Wall and the adjoining Temple Mount, upon which is presently built the Al Aqsa Mosque.

The PA sent a list of four preconditions to the Quartet of peacekeeping nations (the U.S., Russia, the EU and the U.N.) last month, insisting that it would not agree to renew negotiations unless Israel and the European Union agreed to meet every one of its demands.


And this:

Abbas Dictates Terms to Quartet

Abbas advisor Nimer Hammad told reporters the PA will abandon its plan to ask the UN in September to recognize a PA based on pre-1967-lines if Quartet members – the US, EU, UN and Russia – recognize the two-state principle as the basis for a settlement, and call on Israel to withdraw from all territories captured in 1967, including east Jerusalem.

Hammad also said the Quartet should also call for a full cessation of construction in Jewish settlements and set a clear timetable for Israeli-PA peace talks.

The PA's bombastic posturing comes as Abbas' unilateral bid outside the framework of the Oslo Accords to have a state imposed by the international community finds itself losing momentum.

“The Palestinian Authority is determined to proceed with its plan to go to the UN Security Council if Israel continues to deny the rights of the Palestinians and international legitimacy,” Hammad said.

AGENDA 21: The Coming World Government

Another review article of Agenda 21 is out, and the video contained within, which is part of this article is a must see. The more one learns about Agenda 21, the more you can see how it serves as a basic template for a global government and the significance of this agenda cannot be underestimated.

What Is Agenda 21? - You'd Better Wake Up

Agenda 21 is the official report of the United Nations Rio de Janeiro World Summit Conference of 1992, which was built on the premises of General Assembly resolution 44/228 of 22 December 1989, which was adopted when the nations of the world called for the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development.

It is a plan that calls for the international control and regulation of virtually every aspect of human activity that might impact the environment, which is essentially everything humans do.

It is one of the most arrogant statements of government ever conceived, for it literally assumes that man can recreate the Garden of Eden (but only if he has sound direction from a world governing body). A partial list of chapter titles should give you a hint of what this document is all about:


Indeed. Here are just a few chapter titles:

Chapter 4, Changing Consumption Patterns
Chapter 6, Protecting and Promoting Human Health
Chapter 24, Global Action for Women Towards Sustainable Development
Chapter 25, Children and Youth in Sustainable Development
Chapter 29, Strengthening the Role of Workers and Their Trade Unions


But the chapter titles don't really tell the story. The quotes contained within this global agenda do:

This partnership commits all States [read Nations] to engage in a continuous and constructive dialogue, inspired by the need to achieve a more efficient and equitable world economy. [Ch. 2, Para. 2.1]

…consensus-building at the intersection of the environmental and trade and development areas will be ongoing in existing international forums, as well as in the domestic policy of each country. [Ch. 2, Para. 2.4]

Provide for an equitable, secure, non-discriminatory and predictable international trading system; [Ch. 2, Para. 2.10(b)]

…create a focus in national development plans and budgets on investment in human capital,with special policies and programmes directed at rural areas, the urban poor, women and children. [Ch. 3, Para. 3.4(d)]

Sustainable development must be achieved at every level of society. [Ch. 3, Para. 3.7]

All countries should … Formulate appropriate land-use policies and introduce planning regulations specially aimed at the protection of eco-sensitive zones against physical disruption by construction and construction-related activities. [Ch. 7, Para. 7.69(d)]

Monitoring and evaluating the development process systematically, conducting regular reviews of the state of human resources development, economic and social conditions and trends, the state of the environment and natural resources; [Ch.8, Para. 8.4(d)]

Laws and regulations suited to country specific conditions are among the most important instruments for transforming environment and development policies into action, not only through “command and control” methods, but also as a normative framework for economic planning and market instruments. [Ch. 8, Para. 8.13]

…since the transport sector is also a source of atmospheric emissions, there is a need for a review of existing transport systems and for more effective design and management of traffic and transport systems. [Ch. 9, Para. 9.13]


And on and on it goes.

The video is well worth watching and gives the view of other people who have read this complete UN driven agenda.

The article concludes with this:

THE ABOVE IS JUST A SMALL SAMPLING OF THE HUNDREDS OF PAGES CONTAINED IN AGENDA 21. ALREADY WE ARE SEEING MANY OF THE CALLED-FOR PROVISIONS BEING IMPLEMENTED IN OUR STATE (AND OTHER STATES ACROSS THE NATION). ONE REASON FOR THE PUSH TO CHANGE ALABAMA’S CONSTITUTION: IT WILL MAKE IT EASIER TO COMPLY WITH AGENDA 21 EDICTS!. . .”SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, “URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARIES” (UBGs), “COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING”, “SMART GROWTH”, ETC. ARE A FEW OF THE CODE WORDS YOU MAY HEAR CONNECTED WITH AGENDA 21 IMPLEMENTATION EFFORTS. THE NEW WORLD ORDER IS IN YOUR BACKYARD NOW


Also see:

New World Order: Australian Green Party Leader admits Global Warming is Really all about One World Government

The Australian Green Party has now assumed the balance of power in the Australian Senate, allowing them great potential power in policy making. The Greens, founded in 1992, are traced back to the 1970’s Club of Rome era United Tasmanian Group, the world’s first “green” party. Their moniker is self-explanatory, the basis of their charter being ecology and the environmental movement.

Green Party principles state that global warming, er, climate change is the greatest threat to humanity with only ten to fifteen years remaining to provide a solution.

They also want to limit CO2 and eliminate coal use, despite the fact that CO2 is not a pollutant. Furthermore, they want to establish a “low-carbon economy” and force nations to sign binding environmental treaties restructuring the whole of society, economy and politics. They state “climate change will result in the displacement of people, creating environmental refugees and intensifying the threat of regional and global conflict.”[2].

In actuality, climate change policy will result in great displacement, mass impoverishment and genocide. Much has been said by real scientists on these issues such as the Sky Dragon Slayers, Piers Corbyn, Anthony Watts and thousands of others.

The policy documents from the Club of Rome and the United Nations to Ecoscience detail their true agenda, in their own words. Historian and economist Webster Tarpley recently gave alecture dissecting this documentation revealing their agenda of deindustrialization, mass involuntary sterilization, global depopulation and the establishment of what they call a “planetary regime” or what Senator Brown calls a “world parliament.”[3] India is already giving away cars in exchange for male and female sterilization.[4]


This is coming faster than you may think. The current U.S. administration is already implementing measures which are consistent with Agenda 21 - ("Agenda 21, Population Control and Obama's Rural Council: A New World Order Coming Fast").

The basic structure for a world government is already in place. Now it is just a matter of seeing the nations lose their national sovereignty via economic collapse as we are seeing in Greece - and Greece is just the first such country. Once the IMF gets involved, then almost any measures can be undertaken in order to reshape the nation's economy, including the elements seen in Agenda 21.

As mentioned before, the road to the Tribulation is already paved. The antichrist won't have that much more work to do once he arrives on the scene. The "heavy lifting" has already been done - now it is just a matter of implementation. The "rules" and laws are already in place and progress is already being made towards a world governance.

And we are watching it happen before our very eyes.