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Trump Threatens To “Blow Up” Oman
United States ruler Donald Trump has threatened to attack and “blow up” Oman if it doesn’t “behave.” Should Oman attempt to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively been closed since the US and Israel launched attacks against Iran in February, the US would be willing to attack its own ally, Trump said.
“People Are Hiding” During Ebola Outbreak, Making Containment Difficult
Not nearly as many people are checking into hospitals in the Democratic Republic of Congo for symptoms of the rapidly spreading Ebola virus. “There is a high concern overall, but the main concern is that people are hiding,” said Faith Koskei, the head of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) at Save the Children.
Canada BANS Imports Of US Livestock Over Flesh-Eating Parasite Concerns
A flesh-eating parasite has been confirmed in Texas livestock. Canada has now banned the import of United States livestock, including horses, over the screwworm infestation.
RFK Jr. Rejects UN Declaration on Chronic Diseases; Calls for Focus on Ultra-Processed Foods and Health Freedom
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the U.S. will not comply with the UN’s non-communicable disease declaration, calling it an ideological overreach that ignores root causes (like ultra-processed foods) while pushing controversial agendas.
Trump Threatens To “Blow Up” Oman
United States ruler Donald Trump has threatened to attack and “blow up” Oman if it doesn’t “behave.” Should Oman attempt to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively been closed since the US and Israel launched attacks against Iran in February, the US would be willing to attack its own ally, Trump said.
“People Are Hiding” During Ebola Outbreak, Making Containment Difficult
Not nearly as many people are checking into hospitals in the Democratic Republic of Congo for symptoms of the rapidly spreading Ebola virus. “There is a high concern overall, but the main concern is that people are hiding,” said Faith Koskei, the head of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) at Save the Children.
Canada BANS Imports Of US Livestock Over Flesh-Eating Parasite Concerns
A flesh-eating parasite has been confirmed in Texas livestock. Canada has now banned the import of United States livestock, including horses, over the screwworm infestation.
After the holidays, filing bankruptcy may be only option for many retailers
Could a Christmas Crash be in the cards, similar to last year’s stock market lows which started around mid January and bottomed in mid March?
Gerald Celente Predicts US Dollar Currency Crisis in 2010
Trend forecaster Gerald Celente joins Jo Joyce on ABC Local Radio Australia to discuss trends in the US, New Zealand, Australia and around the world.
Martin Armstrong: A Forecast for Real Estate
Former Chairman of Princeton Economics Internationl and Foundation for the Study of Cycles, Martin Armstrong, discusses his 78 Year Real Estate Cycle Wave. Armstrong provides readers with a brief look at real estate by superimposing his model throughout history dating back to Athens and Julius Caesar, through 2009 and beyond.
REPLY TO PAUL KRUGMAN
On Oct. 12, 2009, Paul Krugman, columnist for the New York Times did his column attacking the gold standard and defending the bankers privilege to create money. This was such a perfect exposition of the lies of our age that it bares closer examination. Because the more one digs into this issue the more things are not as they seem.
Some Gold Stocks from Marc Faber
If your safe deposit box is full of precious metals, and you’re thinking about investing in gold mining stocks, then consider what well know Swiss investor Marc Faber is holding.
Peter Schiff: When China Pulls the Peg, Cardiac Arrest Will Follow in the USA
The longer the peg is maintained, the more indebted we become, the more out of balance our economy grows, and the more our industrial base shrivels.
SHTF Movie Preview: The Book of Eli
Some Saturday evening entertainment. A new SHTF Movie opening January 15, 2010 and starring Denzel Washington.
Marc Faber: It May Be Time to Measure GDP in Gold
I suppose that measuring GDP in gold is also imperfect, but maybe less so than measuring the economy with flawed inflation indices.
The Recession in Pictures – Scottsdale, Arizona
This morning I realized just how strange the current state of the little shopping center near my house is.
Australian Economics: An Interview With Jyotis Fishman
For an entertaining and very informative look at the economy, we recommend The New Australian School of Economics (Wonkish) for some Friday night reading. Outside The (Cardboard) Box interviews curbside economist J. Fishman on the New Australian School of economic theory.
Mortgage Meltdown: Wave Two
The following chart from Agorra Financial demonstrates the detonation of the mortgage market thus far, where we are today, and what we can expect in the future.
Hunger: 50 Million Unable to Afford Food
A rise of more than one third from a year before is just the beginning. With millions continuing to lose jobs, the dollar losing purchasing power and food costs rising, do not be surprised to see this number continue to rise significantly over the next decade.
Mortgage Delinquencies Up 58%
I know, we’re only supposed to talk about green shoots and recovery, but I can’t help but wonder why Mortgage delinquencies hit another record in 3Q.
Largest Consumer Credit Contraction Ever
Meredith Whitney, who became well known in the mainstream after she blew the doors open on bank weakness in 2007, says she hasn’t been this bearish in over a year.
Marc Faber Clarifies Gold Outlook
Since there seemed to be a little bit of confusion, SHTF Plan contacted Dr. Faber, publisher of the Gloom Boom & Doom Report, and asked him to clarify his outlook on gold.
Is China Cookin’ the Books?
We all know the bull case for China: The world’s most populous nation is going from third world to first world overnight, the burgeoning middle and upper class are buying, building and spending like there’s no tomorrow to make up for decades of communist deprivation.
Gold: A Long Term Bull Market
Bert Dohmen, publisher of the Wellington Letter, discusses the short and long-term trends for gold in his November 16, 2009 issue.
Peter Schiff: The Market Isn’t Really Going Up
Senate candidate Peter Schiff discusses gold, silver, the Dow Jones, and President Obama’s visit to Asia in his November 16, 2009 Video Blog.
Gerald Celente: Terror Strikes Probable in 2010
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and Trends Research forecaster Gerald Celente discuss current and future trends on Good Morning Minnesota November 13, 2009.
GOLD IS BUSTING OUT ALL OVER
The gold stocks caught on fire over the past fortnight. They have lagged behind the metal in relative strength, but, since they are more volatile than the metal, bigger profits are the result. For example, gold is well above its early September levels, but the XAU and the HUI have only broken above their corresponding levels just last week.
