Stimulus – The “Reality Gap” We’ve been warning you for months not to expect a second economic stimulus until after the election. Although the market is on pins and needles – waiting for a rally on any hint of breakthrough – we’re as sorely cynical as ever. CNBC’s been running with U.S. stock futures little …
For the past quarter – that is from June 21 to this week – “woo-woo” had taken the summer off. Not sure why, but sometimes its like that in Life. Woo-woo is there for a while – and then poof! It’s back. We know there has been a “seasonal shift” in woo-woo because we’re back …
In a Life-or-Death situation, here’s a useful tool: Being able to “tap-in” to almost unlimited energy. While, at the same time, remaining clear-headed and detached from what’s going on around you. With this skill you can make clear-headed decisions with some immunity from calamitous events. This is the mental dimension of prepping. We talk about …
You know what a Palindrome is, right? It’s a number, word, or phrase that is spelled the same when reversed. A number example would be 838. A few word examples would be Abba, racecar, and tat. A phrase example is “no x in Nixon.” Now that we’re “pal ‘n” here the overnight from Ure fave …
User Survey Note: If you read comments in response to articles, you will notice a change this morning: After an article is posted, the comments regarding that articles are posted in the order received. Until about 6:10 AM today, it has been most recent first. Essentially, it’s oldest first. I am asking everyone who enjoys the Comment …
Been a while since I shared a “woo-woo” with you. Believe me, it’s not for a lack of material. That happens on an almost daily basis. Take Friday, for example. I needed a picture of piece of test equipment for the (now scheduled Wednesday) article on my “timer machine” build. So I grabbed a 16 …
Before the “short run through the snews” a word, or two, about history. There are places where it rhymes. And, if you hear the [historical] sound of music right, it can keep you from making stupid investment decisions. Which is why understanding any period in its historical context is so important for living a ‘good …
Not much of a day shaping up in markets: Europe is down, and since ALL markets are linked (and have been for years) we would not be surprised should the US follow-suit later on, but as always that’s neither advice nor prediction. More, like a head-up while watching sports, being able to ‘know where to …