Viciously Cold Start to Fall In the US West

by Natura Naturans NASA is notorious for lying about climate. They adjust the temperature record constantly to cool old temperatures and boost recent temperatures to make it look like there is warming. Here is what NASA predicted for the fall across the country: But a cold front set in and here is the actual frigid temperatures … Read more

California To “Solve” Homeless Problem By Throwing Homeless People In Prison

This article was written by Matt Agorist and originally published at Free Thought Project There is no doubt that California is experiencing a homeless crisis. In certain parts of the state, the homeless problem has turned into a public health issue as well, as many homeless people struggling with addiction have resorted to using public sidewalks … Read more

24% of Your Cable TV Bill Is Just Bogus Fees, Study Says – Consumer Reports estimates cable industry makes $28 billion a year in misleading surcharges alone

via VICE: A new study by Consumer Reports finds that at least 25 percent of your monthly cable TV bill is made of sneaky fees, many of which have no actual purpose outside of making your cable provider richer. The consumer group’s study took a closer look at 787 consumer cable bills from 13 top cable providers … Read more

The Entire Financial System Is Broken w/ Louis Cammarosano

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Stitcher | RSS Today’s guest, Louis Cammarosano of Smaulgld.com, sits down with Mike Manwell to share his thoughts on what’s really happening in the financial markets. During the discussion Louis talks about the recent Federal Reserve intervention and how this short term lending is just the beginning for what will be needed to keep this … Read more

National Geographic reporter shot while interviewing drug supplier in Juarez, Mexico

Take your pick Police told a Juarez TV station that the reporter and crew were interviewing the drug supplier at a southside residence when four killers showed up. A National Geographic reporter was shot in Juarez while interviewing a drug supplier targeted by a group of assassins Saturday morning. The reporter, who has not been identified, was … Read more

SCIENCE: A California City Tested Universal Basic Income. Here’s How Recipients Spent the $500 in Free Money.

The first data from an experiment in a California city where needy people get $500 a month from the government shows they spend most of it on things like food, clothing and utility bills. The 18-month, privately funded program started in February and involves 125 people in Stockton. It is one of the few experiments … Read more

HONG KONG: Hong Kong protests: many residents blame government as shopping malls and rail network remain out of action for entire day for the first time in city’s history.

North Point resident says government is creating terror in society by shutting down public facilities and stopping people from coming out Another woman says MTR being a listed company has no right to disrupt services whenever it feels like Major shopping malls across Hong Kong were closed and the city’s entire rail network remained shut … Read more

Hong Kong protesters defy mask ban as city grinds to halt

Masked pro-democracy protesters marched through Hong Kong in defiance of a ban on face coverings as much of the city ground to a halt on Saturday, with the subway suspended and many shops shuttered following another night of violence. Thousands of protesters staged unsanctioned marches and flashmob protests at multiple locations, a day after the … Read more

America’s Retail Apocalypse: Latest store closings

by Dr. Eowyn The retail apocalypse of America’s brick-and-mortar stores continues. Here are the dying or dead retail stores (USA Today): All Dressbarn stores are closing. Forever 21 filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sept. 29, 2019, hobbled by expensive leases and declining mall traffic. The family-owned company said it would close “most” of its stores in Asia and … Read more

[Chart] CEO confidence number plunges back to financial crisis levels

by SpontaneousDisorder Sauce: https://twitter.com/BittelJulien/status/1179685787434180609   Given the yield curve is inverted still and stocks are 3x overvalued I doubt it. Maybe this indicator will just go much lower in a recession, or just stay at a very low level. Its a bad idea to place too much importance on any one sentiment indicator, but it … Read more

Worst IPO Since 2007? (SDC)

by nyWP SmileDirectClub: Moving Fast and Breaking Things in People’s Mouths – 85% Downside 36 State Complaints have been filed against SmileDirect by state affiliates of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) alleging, in a substantiated fashion, that SmileDirect is illegally operating as a dentist without proper licensing in the subject states. In Just 5 … Read more

Americans Are Taking Out Ridiculously Long Auto Loans

by Disloyal_Donkey Car and Driver ​ Stumbled across this while researching which Buggati I want when these SPY Puts print money for the next recession. TLDR: The middle class peasants can’t afford this shit. Auto loans, auto loan rates, and auto loan lengths are all averaging at their high. ($32,119 average, 6% APR for new, 10% … Read more