The first chapter of a (likely) new book should be posted on the Peoplenomics® website Wednesday. The working title is “Crossover: The Combustion of Human Effort” is poised to drip out the end of my fingers. I was kicking around the possible nuclear escalation path in Ukraine over the weekend and I shared with him the … Read More
The ONLY question that matters today is “Will we bounce?” The stock market has been in hard down mode for a while now. And after the Futures markets became stable (a little after 5 AM Central) our long-term view (which told us a large Wave 3 Down was here) pointed to a nasty open. The … Read More
Our starting point this morning is a thank-you nod to the 3806 KHz (LSB) ham radio crew which is around overnights on the weekend. Spent some quality time with ’em this morning making antenna measurements in order to figure out what’s next for the Antenna Dept. You see, Winter isn’t far off. And that’s when … Read More
Been doing a lot of thinking, here lately. I happened to have been hungry at the time. I was trying to sketch up a way to communicate the “whole meal deal” that we face as co-residents in a country that is doing its damnedest to lose a once commanding lead over all other countries on … Read More
Ever have one of those “little things go wrong” that turns into a massive time-sink? One such “quick fix” bit me on the behind this week and as soon as this morning’s column is done, I’ll be back after it. Ham Antenna School I won’t try to explain the ARRL’s Antenna Handbook – because honestly, most 4-year … Read More
Short for “Operations Tempo” it’s the kind of thing military commanders coordinate. One flank moves at a certain speed while another moves at something else. Between, an enemy is “herded” into a disadvantageous position. In markets, there is an OPTEMPO, as well. Sometimes sector moves are fast, or at other times, painfully slow. This morning … Read More
Let’s start with Collapse-Capable Electronics Operator training and why it’s a different cut of cloth than a ham radio operator. Nothing against hams – finest people in the world. And I’m an Extra Class (AC7X) who’s been “Banging brass” for 60-some years, now. Everyone can benefit from a ham license – no Morse code required … Read More
8:55 AM/ 14:55 UTC just worked YB9GDP on 14.021 CW. That’s Munawiril down in Lomok Timur, Indonesia. The reason I mention this (for preppers) is to demonstrate a couple of things: First, his code speed (hand key) is 16 words per minute. Easy copy once you lock on to his “fist.” But the second point, … Read More
There you are. One morning, America is going along all normal (like) and then suddenly flick. With nothing more than the eerie sounds of silence (with a nod to S&G) we pass back into the 1800s as a space-based weapon of unknown origins takes down the grid and the internet. Calmly, you survey the panic building … Read More
Oh, boy. This morning’s report will be a “two cupper” – and maybe three cups – if you study the ideas, problems and pictures of today a little bit. There is so much going on around here it’s, well, amazing. This writing less and doing more is turning out to be most agreeable. We’ll get to … Read More
After the “quickie visit” to the ER last Thursday night, I decided to kick it a bit and put more brain cells on trading. Looks to me like the market ahead is in a position to really “lose it.” For a couple of decades, I’ve been using an Aggregate Index – trying to wrap my … Read More
Seriously – three-day bithday weekend around here so what’s not to love? Well, except we’re holding onto hopes that Messrs. Buyed ’em and Putin will hold off on the fireworks. Thanks, Bubbas, don’t want to put Ya’ll out, or anything. Trouble Lurks, However Trouble swirling on all sides, however, may interrupt the power and next week’s … Read More
Our major shop projects are on hold. A combination of weather delays (Ure doesn’t work outdoors under 50F if he can avoid it) and supply chain issues. The local lair of the Home Despots was out of the polycarbonate panel mounting strips for the Studio Grow Room. So, we await deliveries and a change in … Read More