Month: December 2022

The couple at the heart of EU Corruption scandal

The European Parliament corruption scandal is becoming more complicated as new details emerge. For the time being, the ‘Brangelina of Brussels’ is in the spotlight.

Because the worst corruption scandal in the history of the European Parliament centers on a group of socialist MEPs and their officials. As the details get gorier, the list of arrests gets longer.

Eva Kaili, 44, and Francesco Georgi, an Italian MEP’s parliamentary assistant who was also detained, are both currently confined to a cell in Brussels. Describe this: On Eva Kaili’s father, a suitcase containing £600,000 was discovered in Brussels.”

“The couple, who have a daughter together, have been dubbed the “Brangelina of Brussels” by some European media (although, given the competition, that is not saying much). Kaili’s attorneys maintain that she is completely innocent, despite reports that Georgi is humming to his interrogators like Pavarotti.”

“This summer, when La Sûreté de l’Etat agents broke into the Brussels home of a former Italian MEP, they were shocked to discover €700,000 (£610,00) in cash, the majority of it in brand-new €50 notes..

Hardman, Robert. “ROBERT HARDMAN:the Brangelina of Brussels and Cases of Qatari Cash.” Mail Online, 16 Dec. 2022, http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-11547895/ROBERT-HARDMAN-Brangelina-Brussels-cases-Qatari-cash-EU-bribery-scandal.html.

Europe Editor, Peter Conradi. “A Stash of Cash, the ‘Brangelina of Brussels’ and Claims of Corruption Tied to Qatar at EU’s Heart.” A Stash of Cash, the ‘Brangelina of Brussels’ and Claims of Corruption Tied to Qatar at EU’s Heart | News | the Sunday Times, 27 Dec. 2022, http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/a-stash-of-cash-the-brangelina-of-brussels-and-claims-of-corruption-tied-to-qatar-at-eus-heart-h952g2nmj.

see also : Very serious corruption scandal rattles European Parliament – BBC News



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Meditation relieves stress, as proven by years of research

Meditation, yoga, and other similar practises have very good effects on the mind and psyche, and a 17-year study has now shown this to be true.

Transcendental Meditation (TM) and Transcendental Meditation (TM) Siddhi reduce mental and neurotic stress by a lot, according to a long report in the World Journal of Social Science. But these studies were done in a specific American setting, where every year stress leads to suicides, crimes, vandalism, and domestic violence.

This long survey, which has been called the “Maharishi Effect,” is made up of more than 50 smaller surveys and studies. It is named after Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who is a well-known TM expert and the person who came up with the idea. Maharishi International University in Fairfield, USA, has also done this study.

This study began in 2007 and went on until 2011. As soon as they started meditating, all of their stress factors went down, which was also proven in the lab. Dr. David Orme Johnson, a researcher, said that the benefits of meditation are so clear that they can’t be argued with.

What’s different is that the benefits spread throughout the United States exactly as predicted, and the positive effects lasted for five years. On the other hand, Dr. David said that when people stopped meditating, they quickly went back to feeling stressed.

Experts say this is a national survey that shows the benefits of meditation because the stress and depression levels of the volunteers went up as soon as they stopped meditating.

Many of the people in the study stayed away from violence and abuse and had very good mental health, which was interesting. Statistics show that TM and TM alone cut drug-related deaths by 14% across the whole United States. But TM and TM Siddhi technique is a type of meditation that is a little different from regular yoga and meditation, and it takes practise to do.

“مراقبہ ذہنی تناؤ کو دور کرتا ہے، برسوں کی تحقیق سے ثابت – ایکسپریس اردو.” ایکسپریس اردو, 27 Dec. 2022, /story/2419768/9812.

Russia cajoles Moldova and Transnistria to bury their differences

Russia will terrify Europe. How? Europe has shocking news. Russia is advancing across Europe.

Russia snubs countries that oppose its hegemony. A cluster of countries depend on Russia as a strategic trading partner, giving Moscow control. Russia dominates most of Europe, whether allies or foes. Now, another challenger must accept Russia’s dominance. Moldova never stops criticising Russia, but now Moscow is ready to pull it down. Check out the video.

France and Germany set to revoke sanctions on Russian grains and fertilizers

Following the Russian military invasion of Ukraine, the EU imposed a series of sanctions intended to destroy the Russian economy. Analysts initially believed that the Russian economy would bear the brunt of the war’s costs, but the exact opposite happened.

The EU was already upset and angry about this, but now that the sanctions are over, the Russian economy is still strong. The EU members are now, albeit belatedly, reaching agreement on the realities.

The EU has seen a series of internal rifts in the wake of sanctions imposed on Russia by the European Union. The poorer nations of the EU have been demanding a waiver of sanctions against Russia as they remain the most affected. But now what comes as a shock to the EU is the criticism it is now facing from the heavyweights of the bloc.” (Singh, 2022)

The EU has seen a series of internal rifts in the wake of sanctions imposed on Russia by the European Union. The poorer nations of the EU have been demanding a waiver of sanctions against Russia as they remain the most affected. But what has surprised the EU is the criticism it is now receiving from the bloc’s heavyweights.” (Singh, 2022)

The EU has agreed to ease curbs on Russian fertilizer exports as part of a new sanctions package, drawing a rebuke from Ukraine. The issue was only resolved after EU leaders sent the issue back to ambassadors to break the deadlock, diplomats said. It had pitted Western Europeans calling to loosen restrictions on Russia’s fertilizer exports against Eastern caucus led by Poland. (EU Agrees to Ease Russia Fertilizer Curbs After Row, Angering Ukraine, 2022)

Six Western European nations called for a clearer carveout to unblock fertiliser shipments that are currently stuck in port due to intermediaries’ worries that handling such cargoes would subject them to liability for violations..

Four Eastern members warned that any greater leeway would bail out President Vladimir Putin and the crony oligarchs who own Russia’s fertiliser industry, allowing the Kremlin to continue funding its aggression in Ukraine. If no EU members object by Friday lunch, the deal will go into effect. It limited and specificized language, which was important for Poland and the Baltics. Western countries were glad for more clarity.

The First Sign of KIDNEY DISEASE is …

Do you get up a lot at night? Learn more about the kidneys and the first sign of kidney disease.

 we’re going to talk about the first sign of kidney disease. The kidneys are filters that convert blood into urine and recycle your fluid, protein, nutrients, and hormones.

Other functions of the kidneys include:
• Coordinating the amount of fluid in the body
• Converting vitamin D into the active form of vitamin D
• Regulating blood pressure
• Regulating the hydration of the body
• Eliminating toxins from the body

High blood sugar levels can lead to diabetic nephropathy, one of the most common causes of kidney failure and end-stage renal disease.

The first sign of kidney disease is nocturia, a situation where you urinate often during the night. Other common signs of kidney disease are protein in the urine and edema.

I have found that the best way to stop nocturia is to focus on improving the person’s diabetes first. A high-carb diet is ultimately behind diabetes.

The best ways to support your kidneys:
1. Go on a keto diet
2. Do intermittent fasting (one and a half meals a day)
3. Consume plant phytonutrients
4. Take benfotiamine
5. Take alpha-lipoic acid
6. Consume turmeric

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Liked on YouTube: EU agrees on gas price cap after Germany drops opposition | DW News

EU energy ministers have agreed to cap natural gas prices after weeks of haggling over ways to rein in Europe’s soaring energy prices. The EU’s biggest economy Germany had previously blocked efforts to limit natural gas prices, fearing the move could disrupt supplies on global markets. Reports say the gas cap of 180€ per megawatt hour is set to come into effect in February.

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Liked on YouTube: Forecast by the IMF shows Germany and Italy are to tumble into recession in 2023 | Business Special

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday predicted that Germany and Italy would both tip into recession next year, as it also lowered its global growth forecast.

Germany — Europe’s largest economy — is heavily dependent on Russian gas, which Moscow has cut in suspected retaliation for Western sanctions.

Italy, which is also reliant on Russian fuel imports, is set to see its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contract by 0.2% — down sharply on the July forecast of 0.8% growth.

Although the eurozone is expected to avoid a recession, the output of the 19 countries in the single-currency bloc is forecast to grow by just 0.5%, worse than previously predicted.

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Liked on YouTube: ‘Russia Did Not Blow Up Nord Stream,’ West Admits | Russia Ukraine War

‘Russia Did Not Blow Up Nord Stream,’ West Admits | Russia Ukraine War. The Nord Stream gas pipelines were blown up in September. That was the biggest act of sabotage the world has seen in a very long time. Russia’s biggest leverage over Europe were turned defunct due to the explosions. Does the West still blame Russia for the sabotage attacks? Or have Western governments realized they jumped the gun by blaming Russia? Watch to know more.

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What should you watch out for when having sex during pregnancy?

Most of the time, it’s okay to have sex during pregnancy. There are, however, a few things to think about in some situations to avoid the risk of premature birth and other dangers to the baby.

Sex during pregnancy – generally allowed

Since the baby is well protected from the outside world in the uterus and by the amniotic fluid around it, sex is usually okay. Because hormones cause more blood to flow to the genitals, the libido can be raised, especially in the second trimester of pregnancy.

Even so, many women who are expecting feel reluctant to give in. So, it’s not unusual for the way sex feels to change a little bit during pregnancy (e.g. more tender than wild).

Adapt positions to stage of pregnancy

It’s best to ease up on the intensity of the positions, especially in the last few months of pregnancy, so that you don’t accidentally start contractions. Most of the time, the women notice this because when they have a big baby ball, not all positions and entry angles feel good to them.

In these cases, please refrain from sex

When you’re pregnant, you should be careful about having sex, and sometimes you should avoid penetration altogether. Don’t worry; your gynaecologist or obstetrician should tell you about this. If you haven’t already, don’t be shy about asking; just do it.

Changes in the womb

If, for example, a pregnant woman’s uterus gets smaller than it should and her cervix gets softer, which can happen around the fourth month, they shouldn’t have sex. The same is true for the cervix opening early and amniotic fluid leaking. When these things happen, the chance of a baby being born early goes up.

Miscarriages in the past

Pregnant women who have already had miscarriages or premature births should avoid (intensive) sexual contact as much as possible.

Multiple pregnancies

Even in the case of pregnancies with twins, triplets or more, the risk of premature birth should be avoided by not having sex.

Absolutely pay attention to hygiene

Acute bleeding in women and infections in the abdomen are also clear signs that the drug shouldn’t be used. “It is known that infections can cause the cervix to open early and start labour,” says Dr. Christian Albring, a gynaecologist and obstetrician. “Because of this, it’s important to pay extra attention to hygiene when having sex while pregnant.”

During sex, it is important to keep bacteria from getting from the gut to the genital area (or even when showering). But don’t do too much cleaning! Please don’t use soap on the opening of the uterus or the labia. Instead, use only clear water. Before getting intimate, the partner should also take care of their own hygiene.

Sex at the end of pregnancy

At the end of a pregnancy, having sex with a man without protection can be a nice bonus. This is because the sperm contains prostaglandins, a tissue hormone that can speed up contractions right before birth and help stretch the cervix.

Pomer, Laura. “Worauf Ist Beim Sex in Der Schwangerschaft Zu Achten?” STYLEBOOK, 17 July 2022, www.stylebook.de/body-health/schwangerschaft/sex-schwangerschaft.

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