Local government foils evil terrorist entrepreneurs once and for all

by Simon Black Tens of thousands of years ago, humankind was practically an endangered species. Our early proto-ancestors had little means to protect against the harsh elements or defend against terrifying predators. And finding enough food was a constant challenge. Tribes of humans would roam from place to place, foraging for whatever they could eat until … Read more

The World’s Water Access in One Visualization

via visualcapitalist: View the high resolution version of today’s graphic by clicking here. Water is the world’s most vital resource. Beyond its basic functions of sustaining life, it’s also a precious commodity – one that billions of people in the world have trouble accessing. Today’s infographic is from Raconteur, and it puts the global issue of water access … Read more

Which College Produces the Most Billionaires?

via visualcapitalist: The Chart of the Week is a weekly Visual Capitalist feature on Fridays. America’s wealthiest have made their fortunes in a wide variety of ways, but there is one thing many of these tycoons have in common: 80% of billionaires picked up a Bachelor’s degree at some point in their lives. Today’s chart visualizes data from Adview to … Read more

Winter storm Avery bringing 12 to 18 inches of Snow heading for the East coast! Today till Saturday! 5 casualties!

Closely monitoring the approaching winter storm and working with ⁦@NYSPHSAA⁩ coordinators & staff related to this weekend’s ⁦⁦@NYSPHSAA⁩ State Championships. At this time, there are NO schedule changes. Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/4CTQWaOz82 — Dr. Robert Zayas (@RobertZayasNY) November 14, 2018 Expect power outages n bad traffic It’s only mid November! https://youtu.be/kRzTe_mmK9I h/t Truth Seeker!

California wants to ban the Bible?

When you think about the censorship and outright banning of books and opinions, do you imagine the United States of America? Or, more likely, does that kind of suppression strike you more as the tactics of communists or fascists that America has frequently fought against? If liberal lawmakers in California get their way, that west … Read more

Kuwait airport is flooded with water

https://youtu.be/al8BTV4iC_U https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/11/kuwait-flights-resume-flooding-disrupted-air-traffic-181115113729351.html All UAE airlines cancel flights to Kuwait https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/kuwait/Emirates-Etihad-cancel-flights-to-Kuwait-due-to-bad-weather-123     h/t LEVEL 110

US and China conflict goes way beyond trade, says Ray Dalio, founder of world’s largest hedge fund

Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio on the bond bubble, China and trade from CNBC. “The trade war, I think, can be worked out,” says Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates. The two nations’ polar opposite methods of governing is the broader, more difficult issue to reconcile, he argues. “History has shown there’s a concept called … Read more

Oil Prices Are Confirming Global Reflation Is Over

by Lance Robert In Tuesday’s technical update, I discussed the breakdown in the major markets both internationally as well as domestically. Of note, was the massive bear market in China which is currently down nearly 50% from its peak. What is important about China, besides being a major trading partner of the U.S., is that their … Read more

Hypocrite much? Singer Pink’s husband posts message saying looters will be shot

by DCG Carey Hart Instagram photo Odd that in the past, Pink has posted social media messages advocating for “common sense gun legislation.” Well maybe not considering it is Hollyweird folks. Guns for me but not for thee… Also odd is that people are actually defending looters. Wonder if these people sleep with their front doors unlocked at night? From Yahoo: As … Read more

Orban & Farage Stand Up to Club Member George Soros & His EU Parliament Cronies

by Thinker “You are the most corrupt government in the EU” Heated debate in European parliament on Hungary…”LIES” will not stand in the parliament that is supposed to be representing the people. Nations are joining together with leaders who are like minded, and by history and actions, the people see the politicians who have their … Read more

Prince William slams FACEBOOK: ‘Profits before values’… 68% of Americans take break from socials

Prince William’s extraordinary intervention as he accuses Facebook of putting ‘profit before values’ PRINCE William has today accused Facebook and other social media giants of being “on the back foot” and putting their “profits before values”. The 36-year-old said he is “worried” because huge technology companies have to learn more about their moral responsibility which … Read more

Junk Debt In Context

by Chris As always, I continue to track the most “outside in,” peripheral, junky stuff searching for clues as to when the next leg down might commence. I’ve said recently “not yet” and I still don’t see major signs of stress….yet.  Sure there’s slightly more volatility and equities are no longer simply only going higher, … Read more