Quote of the Day Yep, this pretty much says it all! AcornKtn @AcornKtn Posted on X May 29, 2024 It’s not only another Markley’s Law Monday, it is another science denier! How boring, when they have no argument they resort to the classic insult ..read more

I have long had an interest in getting solar energy from space to earth. About a year ago I read Japan was working toward that goal. They are making progress ..read more

Wow! If true, this is fascinating. Universal vaccine may be effective against any variant of any virus (msn.com) Scientists at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) has recently developed a revolutionary RNA-based strategy for a universal vaccine capable of combating any virus strain effectively and safely – even in infants and the immunocompromised. This innovative approach could transform how vaccines are developed and administered across the globe. This could significantly reduce the threat from bio terrorists. And of course the more natural deadly threats like Marburg, Ebola, Han ..read more

I don’t have much confidence in economic forecasts, but here is one anyway: Here’s why economists are so worried about soaring US debt levels (msn.com) Technically, the government could print money to pay off its dues, but that would result in hyperinflation as the money supply skyrockets. Robust economic growth can make debt more sustainable, but the debt is growing way faster than the economy — the national debt balance rose 86% over the last decade, while GDP grew by 63%, according to Fed data. Economists are uncertain of when exactly the national debt will become a true problem for the US ..read more

Quote of the Day A debt jubilee is certainly appealing to debtors and those who see the cliff ahead, but recall that all debt is an asset that is holding up an asset class far larger than the debt itself: mortgage debt is what props up the entire global real estate market, and what happens to valuations when debt ceases to exist? Those who see jubilee as a solution also tend to ignore that all this debt is an asset of which 90% is owned by the wealthy class who run the status quo. Every bond, every mortgage-backed security and every bundled student loan / auto loan is an asset owned by someon ..read more

Quote of the Day In the heart of Europe’s icy north, Finland is quietly revolutionizing its national defense strategy by dramatically increasing its number of shooting ranges. With over 300 new ranges set to open, the country is turning marksmanship into a national sport, hoping to engage the populace in an unprecedented way. Amidst rising geopolitical tensions and historical conflicts, this initiative not only enhances Finland’s military preparedness but also deepens its cultural commitment to resilience and self-reliance. This bold move aims to fortify the nation from within, transforming e ..read more

This is probably close to accurate. A post on X by iamyesyouareno @iamyesyouareno: Via Chuck Petras @Chuck_Petras ..read more

We live in interesting times. Gold is shining ‘bright like a diamond’ and could hit $3,000 says Citi (cnbc.com) “We project $3,000/oz gold over the next 6-18m,” said Citi’s analysts led by Aakash Doshi, Citi’s North America head of commodities research. The financial gold “price floor” has also moved higher from around $1,000 to $2,000 per ounce, Citi said. On Friday, Goldman Sachs referred to the gold market as an “unshakeable bull market” and revised upward its price target for the yellow metal from $2,300 per ounce to $2,700 by the end of the year. BRICS: China Drives Gold Price Up By Buyi ..read more

Quote of the Day We are going to put on the armor of God. Then maybe strap on a Glock on the side of us, just in case, Kari Lake April 14, 2024 Kari Lake Tells Supporters To ‘Strap On A Glock’ In Preparation For ‘Intense’ Six Months (msn.com) That got some attention from the political left. Sounds to me like she is trolling them ..read more

Quote of the Day Every contribution we receive brings us one step closer to solutions shown to save lives —from community violence intervention and firearm relinquishment laws to safe storage and firearm purchaser licensing. The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Via the email: Will you help celebrate and support the Center? April 16, 2024 “Firearm relinquishment laws”? That’s the first time I have seen that phrase used for gun confiscation laws. It turns out it has been a thing for a while. I still think it is just a fancy way of ..read more