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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.”
“The World Ahead 2026” Economist Magazine Cover Indicates War, Pestilence, & Financial Collapse
Each year, “The Economist” puts out an issue that is dedicated to what is coming in the year ahead. As we approach 2026, “The World Ahead” edition seems like it could be possible, especially considering The Economist tends to be fairly accurate.
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.”
Gerald Celente on Collapsing Markets, Terrorism, and Currency Devaluation (January 2, 2010)
Gerald Celente on Coast to Coast AM January 2, 2010 discusses the economy, commercial real estate, residential real estate, sustainability, and terrorism.
Kunstler: How Much Can a Nation Not Get It?
Whatever you thought our economy was the past thirty years — whatever model of it you have in your head — that is definitely not what we are going back to.
C-SPAN To Congress: No More Secrets
Not only should the health care sessions be open for viewing by the American public, but so too should every meeting or deliberation regarding every bill that is to become law.
To Waterboard or Not To Waterboard, That is The Question
President Obama says that the Al Queda trained bomber who tried to blow up a passenger airliner on Christmas Day is a suspected extremist. He has been given Constitutional protections, was provided an attorney and has been read his Miranda rights.
Why the End of the World Won’t Be As Fun As You Might Think
Many of our readers have considered TEOTWAWKI – a system reset, a chance to start over, but would it be as fun as it sounds?
‘2010 will witness the most destructive wars in modern history’
Whether we have the tension wire finally snap between Israel/Iran or one of the extremist factions around Saudi Arabia or Yemen detonates a pipeline, or we have another conflict like Lebanon/Israel, we could be in for some nasty stuff.
‘Bank runs have become illegal’
The next time there is a market crash, and you try to withdraw what you thought was “absolutely” safe money, a back office person will get back to you saying, “Sorry – your money is now frozen. Bank runs have become illegal.”
Give ‘Em Hell America: Leave Your Too-Big-To-Fail Bank!
How do we make Wall Street feel the power of those who are considered powerless? We let them feel it in their wallets!
Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie: Taxes on Plastic Bags
The District’s user fee on plastic and paper bags at stores that sell food and/or alcohol went into effect New Year’s Day and is one of the toughest such measures in the country.
Texas May Tax Drivers by the Mile
Short answer: Not no, but hell no!
Arizona Going Bust, To Make Payments in IOU’s
For our readers from Arizona, you probably already know the state of your State’s finances. For those in other states, be on the look out for similar scenarios. We keep hearing about California, but there are a number of states facing serious shortfalls and it is all going to come to a head in 2010.
THE OLD ORDER CHANGETH
The change of the old order has important implications for the financial markets in general and for the gold market in particular for the simple reason that politics affects economics.
Gerald Celente: ‘Not Made In China’ Is Going Global
When a country’s economy starts imploding, they will almost always blame another country for their woes. In this case, we have China essentially using slave wages to manufacture low quality goods at hyper-cheap prices, making it almost impossible for any other country to compete.
Chapman: Will we look like Weimar, Zimbabwe or Argentina?
The Fed and other central banks have done a good job covering up the mess they deliberately created by deceiving the public, as they prepare for stage 2 of the credit crisis.
Official Unemployment Numbers Off by 32% ?
For some reason, the numbers the Bureau of Labor and Statistics is giving us in the form of U-3 unemployment, don’t seem to be adding up with the amount of money being paid by the Treasury – and it’s a significant discrepancy.
New Year’s Resolutions from Obama, Bernanke, Geithner, Palin and More!
Outside the (Cardboard) Box has assembled a host of different New Year’s resolutions from some of our most well known politicians and department heads.
Colorado drops the minimum wage
While we are only talking about 3 cents per hour here, imagine yourself as a minimum wage worker.
Social Unrest and Global States of Combustibility
Musings on the probability and possibility of civil unrest in the USA and abroad.
2010 Predictions: A List of Lists from Around the Web
As 2009 comes to a close, predictions for 2010 are plentiful. We’ve compiled a list from around the web for your reading pleasure.
TSA Goes After Bloggers, Bloggers Want Answers Too
In the interest of openness and transparency, inquiring minds wonder why bloggers have to share non essential details with the TSA, while the TSA and other Federal agencies are required to share nothing with the American public.
