A number of readers have posted comments alluding to media reports that a bomb was the cause of the California 7.0 quake Thursday. Reports Friday were claiming “elevated radiation levels.” Relying on two radiation monitoring networks, (one EPA and one private) we didn’t see anything abnormal. But there may be a lesson in acuity here. … Read More
Since our roots are in economics – and specifically long wave economics as in Kondratieff – we should begin with the money drivers, first. Specifically the Federal employment report just out: “Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 227,000 in November, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics … Read More
Not exactly the kind of thing to brag about, but if you noticed the map on the “earthquake tireds I wrote about osome 8-Hours ago (and posted) we now know why: Official (revised): Event type: Earthquake Region: off the coast of Northern California Geographic coordinates: 40.299N, 125.377W Magnitude: 7.0 Depth: 10 km Universal Time (UTC): … Read More
Before the morning ramble begins, just a quick comment on “seeing what’s coming.” In other words, “the Future.” Specifically, we’ve got concerns over a possible “target of opportunity” just ahead. But let’s back up, first. During my life I’ve had the honor of deeply interviewing people whose work on suturing has been widely ignored by … Read More
Over the past week with our consigliere, some thoughts on near-term future have evolved. Strangely, the year ahead is looking more bi-polar than ever. The “Reasonable Middle” is still missing in action. A pick up in the general news flow is cited, too. We begin with today’s ADP report and then launch into a world … Read More
Although earlier futures were soft, markets don’t feel like they are really ready to “roll over” until events coming this weekend. But, in the meantime, we are pondering just how deep America’s political corruption runs. What sets off this line of inquiry was the story about how a Judge rejects Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay … Read More
Joe Biden has – along with his crooked vice president and enabler War Party – told American’s “We rule you.” Politely, the semi-neutered press reported President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden. But to us, it’s a much Bigger Deal. You see, the nut doesn’t fall far from the tree. Remember, it was a conspiracy … Read More
So much for the best laid plans of men, mice, and all that. We got so wrapped up in discussing the state of world affairs Saturday, that somehow we didn’t start on the Big Antenna Projects until late. Oh, and I haven’t had time to get Drone #1 back in flying condition, so we might … Read More