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The Gold Rush refers to a period of intense migration and exploration that occurred in the mid-1800s, primarily in California, United States, but also in other parts of the world such as Australia, Canada, and South Africa. It was characterized by a frenzy of individuals seeking to find gold and strike it rich.
The California Gold Rush, which began in 1848, was sparked by the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. News of the gold discovery spread rapidly, attracting people from all walks of life to the region in hopes of finding their fortune. These individuals, known as "forty-niners," included miners, entrepreneurs, and even families, who left behind their homes and traveled long distances to join the gold rush.
The allure of quick riches and the promise of a better life led to a massive influx of people into California. The population of the state exploded, with tens of thousands of fortune seekers arriving by land and sea. The journey was often treacherous and challenging, with many facing arduous travel conditions and hardships along the way.
Once in California, miners used various methods to extract gold from the rivers and streams. Initially, they relied on basic tools such as pans, picks, and shovels to manually search for gold nuggets and flakes in the riverbeds. As the gold rush progressed, more sophisticated techniques were employed, including hydraulic mining, which involved using powerful water cannons to wash away hillsides and extract gold-bearing gravel.
The gold rush had a significant impact on California's economy and society. Towns sprang up overnight, turning remote areas into bustling communities. San Francisco, in particular, experienced rapid growth as it served as a major supply hub and gateway to the gold fields. Businesses catering to the needs of the miners flourished, including merchants, saloons, hotels, and transportation services.
The gold rush also brought significant social and cultural changes. People from diverse backgrounds and countries flocked to California, creating a multicultural and cosmopolitan society. Chinese immigrants played a crucial role in the gold rush, contributing to mining operations and establishing their communities.
While the gold rush did bring wealth to some fortunate individuals, the reality was that the majority of prospectors did not strike it rich. The competition for gold was fierce, and the easily accessible deposits were quickly exhausted. Many miners faced disappointment and financial hardships, while others turned to other industries, such as agriculture, trade, and manufacturing, to make a living.
Despite the challenges and uncertainties, the gold rush left a lasting legacy. It played a significant role in the development and settlement of California and other regions. It spurred infrastructure projects, such as the construction of roads, bridges, and railroads, and contributed to the growth of commerce and industry.
Moreover, the gold rush sparked technological advancements in mining techniques and equipment. It also fueled the development of financial institutions and investment practices, as people sought ways to finance their mining ventures and handle the newfound wealth.
The gold rush remains an iconic event in history, symbolizing the pursuit of dreams, the spirit of adventure, and the allure of untapped riches. It continues to capture the imagination and serves as a reminder of the human drive for exploration and discovery. #someeofficial #gold #silver #cine #neoxian #oneup

Hi guys, here I'm, with another day's adventure.
I hope you won't need to apply for an Italian passport anytime soon, but if you do, proceed with extra care.
After a long and eventful day in London, filled with matters of utmost importance, we have finally returned home. Our primary mission for the day was to bring our son to the Italian Consulate to apply for his Italian passport. Little did we know that our journey would involve queuing, waiting, and unexpected museum wanderings.
With an appointment booked months in advance, we arrived at the Italian Consulate ready to tackle the passport application process. However, despite our prior arrangement, we found ourselves queuing outside the consulate. The queue lasted for about 15 minutes, and we were relieved that the weather was on our side, gracing us with a beautiful sunny day. I would rather not think about what it may be like if it were pouring.
Finally, it was time for our son to go inside the consulate alone since he is now over eighteen. To ensure someone could assist him with his request and document submission, he had to take a ticket and patiently wait for his turn. The waiting period stretched to nearly an hour before he was able to present his request form and necessary documents. Now, we eagerly await the completion of his passport.

After concluding our consulate visit, we decided to make the most of our time in London by visiting the British Museum. Our initial intention was to see a Chinese exhibition, but unfortunately, we arrived too late. Undeterred, we embarked on a spontaneous journey of exploration within the museum.


We wandered from one exhibit to another, marvelling at the diverse range of antique objects on display. Each room held a treasure trove of history, captivating our imaginations and offering glimpses into civilisations of the past.


As our day in London drew to a close, we made our way to the embankment, planning to take the tube to Kew Gardens, where our car was parked.

The leisurely walk allowed us to soak in the vibrant atmosphere of the city, with iconic landmarks lining our path. The bustling energy of London enveloped us, creating a sense of excitement and adventure, even in our tired state.

Despite the unexpected twists and turns of the day, our trip to the Italian Consulate proved productive. We successfully navigated the procedures and submitted the necessary documents for our son's Italian passport. Additionally, our impromptu visit to the British Museum provided a captivating journey through time and culture, even if our original plan was foiled.

As we strolled along the embankment, we couldn't help but appreciate the vibrant spirit of London and the memories created during our day of passport adventures and museum wanderings.
Have a lovely time everyone!

De-dollarization Signs Are Emerging as the Greenback Slides in Currency Reserves, JPMorgan Says

While a near-term rupture in the greenback's dominance is unlikely, divergence away from dollar usage is beginning to show, JPMorgan analysts wrote in a Monday note.

"Some signs of de-dollarization are emerging; this trend is likely to persist but USD should maintain its large footprint for the foreseeable future," they said.

For now, the currency remains "top-of-class" in global transactions, and accounts for 88% foreign exchange volumes, while its share of trade invoicing has remained steady for two decades, between 40% and 50%.

However, this has been set against a decline in the US share of global trade, as the country's exports fell to a record low of 9%.

And the dollar's share of foreign exchange reserves has also dropped.

That trend was accelerated after the West froze Russia's $330 billion in reserves last year for its Ukraine invasion — prompting other nations to decrease their reliance on the US currency.

"De-dollarization is evident in FX reserves where USD share has declined to a record as share in exports declined, but is still emerging in commodities," JPMorgan said.

Source: Markets Insider
(https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/dedollarization-dollar-dominance-foreign-currency-reserves-chinese-yuan-gold-jpmorgan-2023-6)

Related Reading: U.S. Hegemony Under Attack as Saudis, UAE, India Ignore Threats of Sanctions, Turn to Russia and China
(http://mcguiremitchell32.medium.com/us-hegemony-threatened-as-saudis-uae-india-ignore-threats-of-sanctions-turn-to-russia-china-9473f26a6342)

#dedollarization #dollar #usd #usdollarcollapse #breakingnews

Not a great time for crypto
We are already in a crypto bear market that still persists without showing us a clear path to recovery. In the meantime, we have the SEC that keeps going with its attacks with 13 laws against Binance.
I don't know what the real motivation behind the US government where they don't provide clear guidance. Instead of keeping with the current attitude to bring those battles to the court.
A system that has proved it can take a huge amount of capital, energy, etc...
Can you imagine being in the shoes of the Binance CEO? It might be a real challenge for him to stay afloat with a positive vibe and attitude.
The US dollar bleeding...
We are at a convergence point the US is starting to lose its position of domination globally. They just keep rising the debt ceiling with more trillions of dollars.
The solution is just to keep printing more money and diminish the purchasing power of people. I can start to understand why the BRICS countries want to finish with this global currency.
Central banks keep purchasing gold to increase their reserve on their balance sheet. They know the US dollar is near its end as a global currency.
Humans always keep repeating the same mistake over and over! In a real economy, the notion of easy money does not exist.
People need to bring value for people to make a real economy.
Now they want to freeze Binance US assets
I have difficulty with this move because I don't believe Binance deserves to be attacked this way. The ongoing battle between Ripple and the SEC still persist since 2020 and the battle is not yet finished.
Can you imagine if they freeze their assets how people will get their money back? I don't understand how the SEC is thinking in the current attack against Binance.
How the company will pay it is billing and met it is obligations?
Something we need to understand! The real motive behind the US government it they scare about crypto.
When you read between the dots... When you use crypto, you can still stop using the US dollar entirely.
In my case, I never use the US dollar and I wake up each day without stress. The US dollar is only paper backed by nothing!
It is only a system of value for exchanging goods and services that people trust to use.
Motivation to Attack a Chinese Entrepreneur
We know the US has a big challenge with China that is becoming more powerful each day. The rivalry between both superpowers is there and hope not to see a war materialize in my lifetime.
We have seen the same thing with the plan to ban TikTok on the US mainland. We live in a period of uncertainty and I don't know where that might go.
This builder has facilitated millions of people to be exposed to the crypto industry.
It is maybe a political move! It is hard to decipher the real agenda behind the US government's move.
What I am thinking
I am not happy to see this industry that I love so much be attacked once again by central entities. Crypto companies do not have clear clarity on how to operate within the US territory.
Now those crypto entrepreneurs need to do a step back and fight a boring fight.
I have good faith that something powerful will come out of this battle. Maybe more clarity because I know deep in my heart crypto is here to stay.
Have a wonderful day!
PS: It is only my personal opinion and always remember I am not a financial planner and always do your own research.

Chinese warship has close call with American destroyer in Taiwan Strait https://youtu.be/JdpKdl74weA

Zambia and The People’s Republic of China enjoy an all-weather friendship forged over many decades. We were pleased to receive a courtesy call, this afternoon, from the Chinese ambassador, His Excellency Du Xiaohui.

We discussed issues of mutual interest and expressed that we are committed to strengthening our bilateral ties, as we continue working together.

Both countries are opening up opportunities for business and investment as we work to create prosperity for our people.

Hakainde Hichilema
President of the Republic of Zambia

Recent News in Crypto

Bitcoin mining difficulty rises 3.4% to all-time high as hashrate jumps
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Winklevoss twins' crypto exchange Gemini to seek UAE crypto license
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Japanese AI experts raise concern over bots trained on copyrighted material
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BNB Price Prediction: Risk of Sharp Drop Below $300
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#news #crypto #blockchain

Microsoft warned that a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group - "Volt Typhoon" has compromised "critical" US cyber infrastructure across several industries - including manufacturing, construction, maritime, government, information technology and education.

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Let me start with my first article on Financial Literacy. This is the topic I delivered in one business community sometime in November 2021. I will not do the whole piece here all at once. It will be too much even for me. So, what I will do is just cut that old presentation into several pieces and update them into separate articles of at least 1,000 words each hoping that the piece will qualify for the Finance Writer Quest in Zealy Campaign.
My topic at that time was The Way to Financial Freedom. Others might rename it as Financial Security, but I would rather stick to my old title.
Not a Typical Article on Financial Literacy
At the outset, let me warn you, that it is not a typical article on financial literacy that you can read out there. Yes, some content might be familiar to you, but the biblical and theological foundations would be something that many would find surprising.
I have been searching for so long among my colleagues for this type of material, but I might be looking for something that might not be in existence or if somebody is doing it, perhaps, it is still in its infancy stage.
As a theological educator, I hope you pardon me, I cannot go on discussing something in the air as if you and I understand the same thing in the same way without first explaining where I am coming from. That provides the context and somehow facilitates better communication even in written form.
From a broader spectrum, I would say that I am coming from a Judeo-Christian point of view. I believe in God the Creator and I also believe that he did not abandon this world, even though many would find such a belief ridiculous in the face of numerous contradictions we are in today.
Given such a standard, I cannot talk of financial freedom without delineating first my source of information. Yes, I respect our common humanity. We are all the same in the eyes of the Creator whether we believe that He exists or not. That to me is given.
And the Creator I know did not leave us in the dark about the issues we are facing today. Theologians and Bible teachers like me may do, and churches too, but not God. He has given His Words and our task as humans is to examine the claims of God in this matter as revealed in His words. Of course, there are disagreements in dealing with current issues and that should be accepted given the reality of human limitations. They only become a shame on our part when we fail in our duty to make the message clear due to confusing voices from among us who claim to represent Him.
Before I leave my apologetic tone and go straight to my topic, I want to raise another point about the nature of the writing project. I recognize that to some extent my insights are premature and a little bit forced particularly in shifting from biblical history to the contemporary world. I still need to learn a way how to do it. So, if you can forgive me for such an offense, let me now go straight to our topic.
A Hypothetical Situation
In introducing our theme, let me begin with a hypothetical situation, that might be true for someone out there. This situation is about the possibility that a person can be amid vast opportunities that surround him, and yet he could not see them. Big changes are happening right before his nose, but he could not see them simply because he lacks the necessary tools or prerequisites to give him the capacity to appreciate and be grateful for what’s going on around him.
What I mean by tools is the necessary preparation of the mind and of the soul. The mind is prepared by relevant and solid information. This kind of information turns into knowledge once it is utilized to bring change.
The other kind of preparation is more difficult because it is how we respond to the lessons of life, whether as someone would say, we would either be better or bitter. Such a person can only be prepared if he has undergone a painful experience in life that one conference speaker describes as a “mind-blowing, soul-shaking, and seemingly world-ending experience.” I see such emotional preparation as very important for that person to see what’s going on around the world.
What COVID-19 and the lockdown did to us is to provide such kind of preparation. Responses vary to the current challenges that we are facing right now. Some just gave up and gave in to depression. Others just succumbed to fear and got paralyzed not knowing what to do. Others turned hopeless and no longer see a bright future ahead of them. But still, others see a different kind of world, a world filled with threats and at the same time opportunities.
Financial Freedom
In this article, as I share with you our topic about The Way to Financial Freedom, I just want you to keep this hypothetical situation in your mind. In the subsequent articles, we will return to it. For now, let us start by providing first a definition of financial freedom. What do we mean by this vision? What is financial freedom by the way?
I first heard this idea way back in 2009 among attendees of wealth courses conducted by a Filipino Chinese business community. Financial freedom for us is a vision of a future financial condition of a person or a family when his/their passive income exceeds his/their monthly expenses. This is a simple definition that I think many are familiar with.
Passive Income
A follow-up question is appropriate. What is passive income then? Again, this definition is common.
Passive income is different from active income. Active income is either the salary that you earn while working or the profit that you gain while doing small business. Passive income on the other hand is an income or profit that you gain without working for it. It is also called “money or a system working for you” and that’s what I see Hive can do for us if everything works out as I expect. Of course, I recognize that in new technologies like blockchain and cryptocurrency, nothing is certain.
In traditional finance, your money can work for you by way of investing in stocks, bonds, and other related financial products. But you can also lose money investing in these products when the market is in a downtrend. Investing in these vehicles requires understanding the general trend of the market, whether bearish or bullish.
I think that’s it for now. Again, I apologize if you find anything in this article not suitable to your taste, but that’s me, and I can’t deny myself.
In our next article, I will be writing about a biblical history that will somehow provide us with lessons to give us guidance on how to achieve this vision of financial freedom.
Grace and peace!
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Chinese auto industry of electric vehicles. It looks very modern, but there is a question about their reliability. I'm not exactly sure about this.

Lifestyle and home remedies
These self-care habits can help you manage dermatitis and feel better:

Moisturize your skin. Routinely applying a moisturizer can help your skin.
Use anti-inflammation and anti-itch products. Hydrocortisone cream might temporarily relieve your symptoms. Oral antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine, may help reduce itching. These types of products are available without a prescription.
Apply a cool wet cloth. This helps soothe your skin.
Take a comfortably warm bath. Sprinkle your bathwater with baking soda or a finely ground oatmeal that's made for the bathtub (colloidal oatmeal). Soak for 5 to 10 minutes, pat dry and apply unscented moisturizer while your skin is still damp. A lotion of 12% ammonium lactate or 10% alpha-hydroxy acid helps with flaky, dry skin.
Use medicated shampoos. For dandruff, use OTC shampoos containing selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, coal tar or ketoconazole.
Take a dilute bleach bath. This may help people with severe atopic dermatitis by decreasing the bacteria on the skin. For a dilute bleach bath, add 1/2 cup (about 118 milliliters) of household bleach, not concentrated bleach, to a 40-gallon (about 151-liter) bathtub filled with warm water. Measures are for a U.S. standard-sized tub filled to the overflow drainage holes. Soak for 5 to 10 minutes and rinse off before patting dry. Do this 2 to 3 times a week.

Many people have had success using a dilute vinegar bath rather than a bleach bath. Add 1 cup (about 236 milliliters) of vinegar to a bathtub filled with warm water.

Avoid rubbing and scratching. Cover the itchy area with a dressing if you can't keep from scratching it. Trim your nails and wear gloves at night.
Choose mild laundry detergent. Because your clothes, sheets and towels touch your skin, choose mild, unscented laundry products.
Avoid known irritants or allergens. Try to identify and remove allergens and other factors in your environment that irritate your skin. Avoid rough and scratchy clothing.
Manage your stress. Emotional stressors can cause some types of dermatitis to flare. Consider trying stress management techniques such as relaxation or biofeedback.
Alternative medicine
Many alternative therapies, including those listed below, have helped some people manage their dermatitis. But evidence for their effectiveness is mixed. And sometimes herbal and traditional remedies cause irritation or an allergic reaction.

Dietary supplements, such as vitamin D and probiotics, for atopic dermatitis
Rice bran broth (applied to the skin), for atopic dermatitis
5% tea tree oil shampoo, for dandruff
Aloe, for seborrheic dermatitis
Chinese herbal therapy
If you're considering dietary supplements or other alternative therapies, talk with your doctor about their pros and cons.

Preparing for your appointment
You may first bring your concerns to the attention of your family doctor. Or you may see a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions (dermatologist).

Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment and know what to expect from your doctor.

What you can do
Before your appointment, list your answers to the following questions:

What are your symptoms, and when did they start?
Does anything seem to trigger your symptoms?
What medications are you taking, including those you take by mouth as well as creams or ointments that you apply to your skin?
Do you have a family history of allergies or asthma?
What treatments have you tried so far? Has anything helped?
What to expect from your doctor
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them may reserve time to go over any points you want to talk about in depth. Depending on what type of dermatitis you have, your doctor may ask:

Do your symptoms come and go, or are they fairly constant?
How often do you shower or bathe?
What products do you use on your skin, including soaps, lotions and cosmetics?
What household cleaning products do you use?
Are you exposed to any possible irritants from your job or hobbies?
Have you been under any unusual stress or depressed lately?
How much do your symptoms affect your quality of life, including your ability to sleep?
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Well if you missed Pepe you may want to check out the chinese Pepe Peipei. Already hit 2m in 2 days but its down and good entry in my opinion.
https://youtu.be/jqlpE3fpD9M
#pepe #peipei #crypto #ethereum #somee #someeofficial #crypto #hive #awesme

It's highly likely the US turn on the infinite printer in June. Curious FTX 2.0 is about to launch and in June the chinese (HK) is legally bidding on crypto. The most likely scenario is up only until some geopolitical doom takes place (I would say September/October) because it's when China can invade Taiwan in an amphibious operation. Bid with caution, next days are going to be key to see if this scenario plays out. #Somee #markets #uponly

The warning was issued after a Chinese vessel nearly collided with a Philippine boat in the disputed waters.

Bamboo Wine!

Rice wine is injected into bamboo trunks using the plant as a natural fermentation chamber.
The wine matures with the plant’s growth, commonly a year, infusing with the plants flavones and sap to produce a unique flavour.

More reading: https://www.odditycentral.com/travel/bambooze-chinese-liquor-matured-in-living-bamboo-trunks.html