Friday, July 31, 2015
Shell has announced plans to lay off 6,500 jobs
Royal Dutch Shell has announced plans to lay off 6,500 jobs this year due to global decline in oil prices.
While announcing a 35% decrease in its profit, a statement from the company says it is intending to slash operating costs for 2015 by 10%. The London-listed oil firm said it may force to cut more jobs next year warning that lower oil prices could continue for several years.
“We’re taking a prudent approach, pulling on powerful financial levers to manage through this downturn. We have to be resilient in a world where oil prices remain low for some time, whilst keeping an eye on recovery,” Chief executive Ben van Beurden said.
“It not just oil but the prices of natural gas have depressed for a number of years. So, it’s the mixture of the two and clearly oil companies will be cutting back on investment and staff. Clearly, the longer the oil and gas prices stay low, they will need cost cutting”, Marco Pietroboli, a London-based economist told Press TV.
Anglo–Dutch multinational oil and gas firm currently employs about 94,000 people. This is the first time the company has announced cost cutting measures for this year. “These are challenging times for the industry, and we are responding with urgency and determination, but also with a great sense of excitement for the future.”
The cost of oil slumped over a year ago – dropping more than 50%. It has mainly attributed to falling demand in many emerging economies in Asia, and soaring production of shale oil in the United States.
OPEC has so far maintained the previous output amid opposition from members especially Saudi Arabia over the production cut. Many analysts say the refusal to slash output by some countries is merely aimed at protecting their market share from the US challenge.
“The US and Russia are not part of the OPEC. If some countries bring down the output doesn’t impact the price at all as some other counties may increase their production. Every member of OPEC is primarily looking for its own best interest not of the OPEC because not only industries of these countries need revenue but also the governments”, said Pietroboli.
“There’s a myth that the oil prices decline are generally positive. Lower oil prices is good for consumers because they have more disposable income on other items but it is obviously not good for producers and government that drive a lot of revenues from oil industries”, he concluded.
Shell isn’t only multinational firm that is trying to grapple with cheap oil. This week, American multinational energy corporation, Chevron said it would cut 1,500 jobs in an effort to cut costs by $1 billion.
Meanwhile, Shell has also unveiled plans to reducing capital expenditure to $30 billion, down by 20 percent from a year ago. Perhaps the measure is aimed to complete a mega-takeover of British rival BG Group worth $73 billion which Shell announced earlier this year.
Credit to Eutimes.net
Russia’s Answer to NATO: Robotic Cannon and Smart Anti-Torpedo
A state-of-the-art artillery system and anti-torpedo complex are being added to Russia’s naval arsenal, media reports said Friday.
“The Project 20380 corvettes carry an A-192 cannon and a one-of-a-kind anti-torpedo system,” Navy Commander Admiral Viktor Chirkov said.
The А-192 is a spinoff of the AK-130 gun and uses the same munitions. Its new fiber-electronic module detects targets up to 60 km away, while the onboard computer can simultaneously track four targets.
The F-192-5P-10E 130mm artillery complex can be installed on just about any type of ship and is used against aerial, ground and naval targets, including anti-ship cruise missiles.
It fires its shells up to 30 times per minute 18 to 23 kilometers away depending on the target.
The Paket E/NK long-range antitorpedo unit — the only such system around — can destroy enemy submarines miles away and if the enemy shoots first, the system’s 320 mm torpedoes can destroy the oncoming “fish” 1,400 meters from the ship.
Its M-15 antitorpedo boasts an underwater speed of up to 50 kilometers an hour.
Its movement is initially controlled by an onboard inertial system, which later shuts off and an acoustic active-passive self-homing system kicks in.
The anti-torpedo’s warhead, packed with high strength blasting explosive of 80 kg of TNT, is equipped with a proximity detonator and is capable of destroying enemy torpedoes at various depths.
At the depth of 800 meters the M-15 can knock out an oncoming torpedo as close as 100 meters away.
Credit to Sputnik
Read more: http://sputniknews.com/russia/20150731/1025262183.html#ixzz3hTzixs6W
Plagues of Locusts Darken Skies, Threaten Crops in Southern Russia
Plagues of locusts are swarming large areas of southern Russia, threatening thousands of acres of crops and in some places darkening the skies.
A video shot by a local man in Achikulak, a village in the Stavropol region, shows thousands of the bugs swarming towards a church. Other videos, screened by local TV channels, showed clouds of locusts flying overhead.
“It was very frightening,” Lubov Timus, a local woman who lives in Achikulak, told ABC News. “Some were as big as your finger! They came like a clouds.”
The waves of locusts began around July 20, according to Stavropol’s regional agricultural ministry. Vasilii Yegorov, a deputy agricultural minister, told ABC News that locusts appear in the region every year but normally they are able to exterminate them before they hatch.
This year though, Yegorov said, locusts had migrated from neighboring Russian regions, meaning authorities were unable to halt them easily, threatening what is one of Russia’s major farming areas.
Swarms have been reported across many other southern regions, stretching from Chechnya to the Astrakhan province on the Caspian Sea. Because of the locusts, a state of emergency has been declared in three regions near Stavropol, according to local media. In Stavropol alone, efforts to kill the insects have stretched across more than 350 miles, according to officials.
Yegorov said Stavropol authorities currently had the infestation under control and were spraying pesticide every day.
More Evidence Clearly Showing the Midland Walmart Is Transforming Into a FEMA Camp Detention Center
A few weeks ago, I was professionally and personally attacked by a would-be-journalist from Big Spring, Texas. In her scathing article, the world was told that there is nothing to Jade Helm and there is nothing unusual going on at the Midland, TX. Walmart. The thrust of the allegations was based on the fact that I dared to use an unnamed source to substantiate my claims that the Midland Walmart was more than likely going to be used as a detention center. The fact is, that I did have outside verification of the some of the claims made by my insider, and unnamed source who called himself “Watcher”. Almost two months later, more evidence has surfaced to support the claims first made on June 2, 2015 that the Walmart in Midland is up to no good and every American should be calling attention to these kinds of activities because this Walmart poses a clear and present danger to many Americans. They certainly are not fixing plumbing issues, but clearly someone is completely full of crap.
Fortunately, for the American people, the public does not have to rely on the unverified word of who I believe to be a disinformation agent, from Big Spring, Texas, whose work is clearly designed to lead freedom-loving Americans away from the truth. Fortunately, and in the interest of the unaltered truth, I have proven source who is also from Big Spring, TX. Marlon Brock has been at the forefront of bring forth the truth of what is really going on at the Midland, TX. Walmart. Marlon has been at work at again disproving the lies that this Walmart is merely closed for plumbing reasons only.
Brief Background Related to the Midland Walmart
As stated, on June 2, 2015, with regard to the goings on at the Midland Walmart, I published the text of 3 communications sent to be by a man who called himself “Watcher” (to view the entire text of “Watcher’s” communications, click here). Watcher claimed to work for a private contractor who has previously done highly secure projects for DHS, DOD, etc.
To summarize Watcher’s anonymous claims, he stated the following:
1. The ventilation system at the Walmart was being replaced by a different system. The photographic evidence, offered below, clearly supports Watcher’s claim of changing out the ventilation system.
2. He claimed that guard towers were being constructed in each of the corners of the store. The photographic evidence provided by Marlon Brock is inconclusive on this point. However, one of photos show poles on the inside of the store extending upward, but we cannot see up to the roof.
3. Watcher stated that “All the display counters and shelves from this Walmart have been taken out of the store. The story that they are saying about plumbing is BS”. Several of the Brock photos support this claim beyond a shadow of a doubt (see photos of trucks hauling out the shelving from the Midland Walmart).
4. Watcher further stated that “…inside the building, I have seen men with DHS badges which we are used to seeing in the jobs that we do. This time we are also seeing men with United Nations badges and they wear the shirt and tie and like the DHS guys they have their construction helmets on as they appear to be planning as much implementing. The place is guarded by private contractor armed with automatic weapons. I have not seen one military person on the inside in uniform. It is all DHS, UN and us in this building. The organization affiliation of anyone inside the store cannot be confirmed from the Brock photos except for the private security company photos taken by Brock. The security firm was described in the June 2nd article as being very mysterious.
5. Watcher claimed that “the shelves and display cases that were taken out have been replaced. in the middle two thirds of the store.” The newest of the Brock photos do not support this claim of new shelves being placed in the middle two-thirds of the store. And there could be a number of explanations. The new shelving could have been temporary and served to stockpile needed supplies. What is supported is the fact that the entire shelving of the store had been removed. Is this how one fixes a plumbing problem?
6. Watcher stated that “They also have an area in the Northeast part of the store that has black curtains going from the ceiling to the floor and we cannot see what is going on there. You can hear drills and other construction work noises but I have no idea what they are doing. The workers in this side of the store do not speak with anyone else. in fact we do not even see them. They even have their own portable restrooms to keep them from talking to the rest of us. It is definitely something that do not want us to see”. Brock’s photographic evidence clearly supports all of these claims, particularly when the photos are enlarged.
As photographed by Marlon Brock in early June, massive amounts of shelving is being hauled away from the Walmart store in Midland, Texas.
I would guess that in the Midland, Texas Walmart that they solve their plumbing problems by hauling all of the shelves from store off the property. Strange way to fix plumbing isn’t it?
There is no shelving left in the store. In this photo, please take note of the black curtains spoken of by anonymous informer “Watcher”. See the excerpt on this below. This photo was taken by Marlon Brock and sent to me two days ago (July 27, 2015). PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE BLACK CURTAINS AT THE BACK OF THE STORE. THEY ARE EXACTLY WHAT WATCHER DESCRIBED TO ME IN AN EARLY JUNE EMAIL!!! I would suggest blowing up the picture, as I did, the detail is stunning and we can also clearly the change in the air filtration system in a blown up version of the photo.
7. Watcher claimed that TSA type security devices were installed in the rear of the store. Unfortunately, the Brock photos do not confirm or deny this claim as there are too many objects in the way which block a clear view of the rear entrance to the store and the photo is not panoramic in nature. However, there is a sign in the front of the store that directs everyone to the rear of the store and this suggests that Watcher may be correct since “visitors are funneled to one entrance (see below).
Why would all “visitors” be directed to an entrance in the rear of the store when the front entrance is open and completely accessible? This photo was sent to me on July 25, 2015.
8. There is more evidence to support the claim that the ventilation system was being changed as Watcher stated “Today, some the crew started tearing out some of the ventilation system in what must be a change in how they are going to pump air or something else into the store. Some of this work required working on the roof were it felt like 150 degrees. This building was completely retrofitted. and they are not done. This is not a WMart any longer. I think it is a prison of sorts”.
Since when do you fix plumbing from the roof? This June 2nd photo completely confirms what Watcher said in his email to me.
In his last communication, Watcher wrote the following: “This just does not feel right. I have a very bad feeling. Back at where we are staying, one guy asked me what I thought. We are required to keep our mouth shut. This guy has only been on one job before this, so I cannot trust him. But he said he a very bad feeling like we were building a prison and maybe its time that he gets a regular job.This will be the last time I write to you. I go home tomorrow. I hope you get this out there soon. People need to know the weird things that we have seen. I have done a lot of jobs that are secretive but nothing like this. I almost forgot to mention that when we were coming in this morning in the next tunnel over there were the sounds of heavy construction. Mr Hodges you need to ask your readers why they never see anyone coming in and out of the front door of this Walmart yet I saw from the roof that they have the private contractor security out in the parking lot.Thank you.Watcher
Interesting comment from Watcher about not seeing anyone coming in and out of the front door. This is what we see, in the above photos, where traffic is directed to the rear of the store.
Marlon Brock Contacts Me On July 25, 2015
Dave, I visited the midland Walmart again I noticed just below the “visitors to the rear sign that part of their covering had shifted so I got down on the ground and I was able to snap the attached pics for your review. Additionally, I pic’d their garbage in the back and there was no sign of “plumbing.” See attached – Marlon
Marlon went through the garbage and found no evidence of plumbing work.
This is a clearer picture of the infamous black curtains spoken of by anonymous informer “Watcher”. This is not a centralized picture of the store. Somebody from Midland needs to dress like a construction worker and go in photograph the entire store.
Connecting the Dots In Midland
Marlon Brock’s photos, taken in early June and late July, make it clear that many of Watcher’s claims are true, with a few of them being unverifiable. I have no doubt that the facility is being turned into a highly sophisticated FEMA camp detention facility. I am especially concerned with the black curtains. So many people have speculated that the curtains are obscuring showers. I cannot verify that claim from evidence. However, if one enhances the photos, one can see “devices attached to poles behind the black curtains. i cannot confirm exactly what this is, but I know in a couple of days, I will have several experts analyze this and provide me with their analysis. I have a very bad feeling about this Walmart and yes, I fear the worst.
Finally, and in regard to responsible reporting, none of us in journalism like to use unnamed sources. Often we are left to our own discretion as to whether we think the unnamed source has credibility. I pass on reporting on many more of these reports than I actually bring to the public’s attention. Marlon Brock’s accounts made my decision to publish Watcher’s emails an easy decision. Marlon’s latest photos validate that decision despite what some pseudo-journalists would have the public believe.
Marlon Brock’s on-the-ground-reporting represents the most pure from of reporting that exists in journalism. This is first hand reporting at its best and I I am greatly appreciative of Marlon’s Brock’s courage, professionalism and desire to tell the truth when the future of the country is at stake.
I have such an apprehension when I look at the black curtains. Combined with what Watcher said and the fact that the ventilation system has been changed out, gives me pause to wonder if this Walmart is going to bring humanity some of its darkest moments as we saw in in the 1930’s and 1940’s in Germany.
I will conclude this report with the following job ad that appeared recently on Craig’s List. This ad serves to support my Midland Walmart conclusions and apprehensions.
Curious Job Posting
Armed Rover – Houston/Conroe (Houston/Conroe)
compensation: $18.00
Elite Protective Services, LLC has immediate need for Armed Security Officers (Fulltime or Parttime ) for FEMA contract that are physically capable to meet the demands of emergency response. Must have commissioned card in hand, clean driving record and prepared for immediate start. Pay Rate $18.00 per hour. Able to work 10-12 hour shifts.TO RESPOND – EMAIL RESUMES ARMED SECURITY OFFICER JOB SUMMARY
Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned sites, providing for the security and safety of property and personnel. Makes periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment. Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY
* Must be at least 18 years of age. (some sites require 21 years of age)
* Must have 2 years experience as a security officer, military and/or police
*Must to commissioned Security Guard, Law Enforcement or Peace Officer
* Must have a High school diploma or GED.
* At least one verifiable employer.
* Successful completion of Criminal Background check.
* No criminal convictions.
* At least two forms of ID (Social Security- D L- Passport – Work Authorization).
* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
* Authorized to work in the United States.
* Must pass Drug Screening test.
* Neat and Professional Appearance.
* Friendly and Professional customer service.
* Must have active Phone
* Must have Reliable Transportation
* On call for additional hours to handle call off’s and emergency coverage
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
- do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers
Unfortunately, there is even more evidence that AI, along with foreign troops will be used to surpress the citizens of this country. In an upcoming report, I will report on the irrefutable evidence supporting this claim as well.
I don’t know if blanket exposure will push these events back. However, and collectively, I believe that we should make every effort to educate the unaware as to what awaits many of us.
Credit to Common Sense
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