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Ebola Update: Outbreak Continues To Worsen, At Least 930 Have Died
The Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus that is currently spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo is continuing to spread, as health care workers struggle to contain the outbreak. At least 930 people have died, although that number is likely larger and expected to continue to increase.
Ebola Cases Surpass 3,200 Deaths Over 1,400
The Ebola virus is continuing its spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cases have now topped 3.200 while deaths are at 1,405. The outbreak has now spread across 48 health zones in five provinces.
Kiev “Unintentionally” Attacked An Iranian Cargo Ship
Iran has demanded that Ukraine pay restitution for attacking a cargo ship; however, Kiev insists it was an accident and that the strike was unintentional. The Ukrainian foreign minister has abruptly changed course with his rhetoric on the cargo ship strike, seeking to “avoid unnecessary escalation.”
OUTBREAK ALERT: Marburg Virus In Ethiopia Kills 3
Ethiopia has confirmed that the Marburg virus has killed three people. Health officials claim to have already isolated over 100 people who were in contact with those who are now deceased from the horrific hemorrhagic disease.
Ebola Update: Outbreak Continues To Worsen, At Least 930 Have Died
The Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus that is currently spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo is continuing to spread, as health care workers struggle to contain the outbreak. At least 930 people have died, although that number is likely larger and expected to continue to increase.
Ebola Cases Surpass 3,200 Deaths Over 1,400
The Ebola virus is continuing its spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cases have now topped 3.200 while deaths are at 1,405. The outbreak has now spread across 48 health zones in five provinces.
Kiev “Unintentionally” Attacked An Iranian Cargo Ship
Iran has demanded that Ukraine pay restitution for attacking a cargo ship; however, Kiev insists it was an accident and that the strike was unintentional. The Ukrainian foreign minister has abruptly changed course with his rhetoric on the cargo ship strike, seeking to “avoid unnecessary escalation.”
Buy Commodities at Today’s Lower Prices, Consume at Tomorrow’s Higher Prices
“I think one of the most important things the average American household can do with its money is prepare for the day when inflation will be generalized.”
‘We have broken from reality–a psychotic Nation.’
Could it all be a bad dream, or a nightmare? Is it my imagination, or have we lost our minds? It’s surreal; it’s just not believable.
Charles Ponzi and Building Pyramids
A favorite SHTF Plan contributor and author of the satirical blog Outside the (Cardboard) Box, Tom of the North, brings back to life Charles Ponzi, the man credited with inventing the modern day pyramid scheme, or as Mr. Ponzi would like it referred to, a “pyramid system”.
JPMorgan Chase CEO: ‘We don’t know when the recovery is’
As we have opined on many occasions, there is simply no recovery taking place if you consider continued credit contraction in the consumer and business sectors. In addition to that, consumers and businesses alike continue to default on mortgage, credit card and business loan debt and will continue to do so, probably at an accelerated pace, going forward.
Economists ‘Puzzled’ by December Retail Sales Decline
While most Americans, especially those of you who read SHTF Plan regularly, understand that falling wages, job losses and contracting consumer credit leads to less spending, it seems that many economists just can’t figure out what happened to retail sales in December.
Marc Faber: It’s Very Likely the US Will Default
Some signs and scenarios for how a debt default may play out.
Winter Panic in UK: Store Shelves Stripped
Earlier this week, when UK weathermen forecast further snow and prolonged periods of freezing weather, UK residents rushed grocery stores and literally stripped the shelves of anything and everything of value.
Gerald Celente on Depression, Sustainable Living and Survival
Trend forecaster Gerald Celente joins Yahoo Tech Ticker on January 11, 2010. Topics of discussion include the Greatest Depression, China, Immigration, sustainable living and the ‘survival mode.’
Red Cross Out of Medical Supplies in Haiti
One of the reasons we urge our readers to be prepared when disaster strikes is that local governments and emergency responders will not be able to provide support for massive amounts of people needing food, water and medical supplies.
TSA Director Nominee Says He Will Monitor Anti-Government, Survivalist Types
White Christian “anti-government†types will be the primary target of suspicion for authorities.
An Alternate View on Collapse: ‘Events Move Very Slowly’
This may be difficult for survivalists and preppers to stomach, but it is important to consider as a possibility.
The Man Who May Destroy the Senate Super Majority
Slowing down the momentum of the democrat controlled Senate would be a welcome change in Washington D.C.
When is it time to get out of Dodge?
Every minute you waste in an emergency costs you many more minutes sitting in traffic as you try to bug out.
Small Businesses Fear Obama Policies Will Kill Recovery
The fear of small business owners is well founded, as it has become clear that President Obama’s administration and the democrat led Congress have no intention of supporting the most important segment of the economy.
MY JOURNEY INTO ECONOMICS
Everybody in economics who had some kind of a title was a blithering idiot. None of them had any knowledge at all.
China Growth Booms, But Is It About to Collapse?
It’s not that we don’t want a recovery to happen, it’s just that we’re not sure if we can believe the Chinese customs bureau.
Boortz on Central Government Planning
Radio host and author of The Fair Tax Book Neal Boortz discusses green jobs, central planning, and how it goes against the very idea that makes America great.
Israeli General on Bombing Iran: ‘Only America can do it’
It seems that Mr. Obama will have a very difficult decision to make this year on how the US will respond in the event that Israel gives its military a ‘go’.
Breaking: Slain Body of U.S. Economy Found in Building Near Capitol Complex
Visual inspection was sufficient to determine that a homicide had been committed. Actual cause and time of death are pending the Coroner’s report.
‘The World as We Know It is About to Change Dramatically’
Any number of events could be a catalyst for a global economic avalanche. Once it starts, no bailout can stop it.
