Boston Dynamics: Spot Launch™

by Lumyai This “promotional video” freaks me out; It’s as if Boston Dynamics is going out of their way to NOT put a gun on that thing .. and yet, what could be a more obvious next-step? Think programable guard dogs that can hold firearms — I can’t think of a more obvious use-case scenario than … Read more

Rep. Tlaib Out of the Blue Aggressively Questions a Witness at an Oversight Committee Whether They’re a Conspiracy Theorist

by Live_Gur Rep Rashida Tlaib takes an aggressive tone with a witness over whether they’re a ***gasp*** conspiracy theorist. https://twitter.com/katrinabhaydon/status/1176551629291737088   Tlaib: “Are you a conspiracy theorist?” Also Tlaib: “…I thought maybe there was something like a conspiracy thing going on there…” ME: WHAT?  

MAKE THEM LIVE UP TO THEIR OWN BOOK OF RULES: Trump Admin Demands California Address ‘Worst Air Quality’ in U.S.: State could lose access to billions in highway funds if it fails to meet clean air standards.

via freebeacon: The Trump administration has warned the state of California that it will face consequences if it fails to submit plans addressing what the Environmental Protection Agency called the “worst air quality” of any state in the country, according to a Monday letter from the agency. The letter from EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler states that 34 million … Read more

Your TV emits a tone during a commercial break, a tone that’s inaudible to you, but your phone is listening for it. Now they can link the TV and phone as belonging to the same person.

by e-Pat We knew that smartphones are listening in to conversations. But they are even more sinister. via digitaltrends: Smartphone ownership is at an all-time high, and microphones are an essential hardware feature on every phone. What does it mean for your privacy? They’re no longer just used for calls. Voice-controlled “intelligent assistants” like Apple’s Siri, Google Assistant, and Microsoft’s … Read more

UK, France, Germany Say It’s “Clear” Iran Attacked Saudis, Yet Provide Zero Evidence

by  axolotl_peyotl It’s extraordinary how stupid and apathetic people are for them to even stomach the drivel and propaganda spewed by these genocidal war criminals via Zerohedge: Though by now Washington appears no closer to military strikes on Iran than it was before the Sept. 14 Saudi Aramco attack, a joint statement by Britain, France, and Germany … Read more

PRIVACY: Apple warns that third-party keyboards on iOS 13 and iPadOS can send data to internet without permission.

via theverge: Apple rolled out iOS 13.1 and iPadOS earlier today, which should fix some of the bugs found in the pretty rocky iOS 13.0 release. But the company is already warning customers about another bug it hasn’t gotten around to resolving just yet. As detailed in this support article, Apple says that third-party keyboards installed … Read more

“THE GLOBAL PANIC HAS JUST STARTED”, Greg Hunter interview with Egon von Greyerz on USAWatchdog

by Egon von Greyerz In this Interview with Greg Hunter, Egon von Greyerz says the signs abound that we are nearing the end of this global fiat money experiment. Asked about the health of the global financial system EvG replied: “The central banks are panicking. They don’t know what to do anymore. Europe is starting QE … Read more

How to Recession-Proof Your Finances

Recessions come and go, but with the instability of modern markets, we’re bound to experience a recession at some point in the future. How does one prepare for such an event? A recession can be damaging to businesses and individuals alike, but luckily, there are ways to prepare yourself. Here’s how to recession-proof your finances … Read more

This Is How 21 Celebrities Responded On Twitter When They Found Out An Impeachment Inquiry Is Going To Happen…

by Michael Snyder Well, that sure escalated quickly.  Rather than waiting until the end of the week, on Tuesday House Speaker Nancy Pelosi decided to announce that a formal impeachment inquiry is being initiated.  Needless to say, leftist celebrities all over America greatly rejoiced at this news.  In fact, for many of them it was essentially … Read more

The Most Splendid Housing Bubbles in America, Sep. Update

Wolf Richter wolfstreet.com, http://www.amazon.com/author/wolfrichter Seattle house prices fall year-over-year. New York condos flat 24 months. San Francisco Bay Area flat 12 months despite startup millionaires. Los Angeles barely up from year ago. Boston ticks up… “Home prices in the West continue their cooldown, with prices in Seattle falling for the third month in a row and home price … Read more

Recent repo spikes are warning of another Crisis, but not a guarantee of one. Markets are becoming illiquid.

via CrossBorder Capital‏: Despite FOMC rate cut in September, policy needs to focus far more on balance sheet expansion, i.e. QE. This will push bond term premia higher.act@liquidity.com for report EM liquidity slumps again in August despite strong rebound in Global Liquidity data Cross-border capital flows weaken widely across China and Other EM with US$89 … Read more

Biden is Finished. Get Ready for Trump Electoral Landslide

by Wayne Root Is President Trump about to win re-election in a 35 to 40 state electoral landslide? The signs are everywhere. Trump just raised $15 million in one day…in California. The biggest business leaders in America are betting on Trump…even in ultra-liberal, ultra-blue California. By way of comparison, California’s own liberal darling Kamala Harris raised $12 … Read more

World’s Wealthiest Families Stockpiling Cash as Recession Fears Grow… PUMP: Fed adds $105 billion in cash to banking system

The World’s Wealthiest Families Are Stockpiling Cash as Recession Fears Grow (Bloomberg) — Rick Stone, a former partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, sees treacherous times ahead for family offices trying to deploy cash. The head of Stone Family Office said he doubts the bond market will provide any real return over the next decade, … Read more