The word “Polydunce” hasn’t formally existed prior to this morning.  Sure – other words come close.  A “polymoron” for example is defined as “A multi-dimensional moron. A moron capable of several simultaneous vectors of stupidity. One whose moronic episodes become legend.”  (We try!) The difference between a polymoron and a polydunce is that the episodes … Read More

There is a ton of material this morning – mostly in the form of stories and vignettes, so pour a long cup and let’s have a go at this: EBay Bargains T’other day on eBay, I was out “buying information” and I came up with a couple of real gems.  Before I tell you about … Read More

Score another one for woo-woo.  Not only that, but we see Joe Bidenista’s going after the nation’s rail freight system in what sure has the look of pseudo-nationalizing to us. So open those borders, scream against equality with “specialness” and keep your head down.  The printing presses are rolling and the Air Bridge over Depression … Read More

Although initial reports had pegged the overnight California earthquake at 6.7, the reviewed event still came in at 6.0 up along the Nevada border region: Also called the Antelope Valley area, this is well east of Elk Grove, Napa, and the other towns east of the Bay area.  Still, it is a useful reminder that … Read More

The Ugly Patterns First Highest Level Pattern first: I began work on the Aggregate Index in 2001 when it became apparent (in the wake of the 9/11 event) that terrorism “seemed to appear” just in time to swing the public’s attention away from $5 to $8-trillion in losses in the Internet Bubble from March 2000 … Read More

Transportable wealth – the kind you can take with you – can only be stored between your ears and in your heart.  It’s a scientifically backed fact that most people don’t want to face.  Let alone inventory, assess, plan, and evolve action plans toward excellence. That’s why I’m writing a “practical book” on the topic.  … Read More

Welcome back from what I hope was a delightful weekend for you and yours.  Pretty chill around here…a good thing. Some of our weekend accomplishments included several new items off the 3D printers, a well-manicured lawn, lots of work on the space-time bending problem, and pages 49-77 of my newest book “Packing to Die:  Suitcase … Read More

Since the U.S. markets are closed today, and we’ll skim through a few headlines first.  But then, how’s about we do some really far-fetched fun stuff?  Woo-Woo? I’m going to explain a theory of “light pumping” and how a new “whole body light” technology may be just ahead.  I’m doing this mainly to “put it … Read More

This being the Fourth weekend, a lot of us – with kids too far away to visit – will be working on projects in the shop, instead. Which begins (as many mornings) with a check of how things are coming on the 3D printer farm here.  This first project – snap of it in previous … Read More

Since I am in and out of the shop today, I thought I’d put up a General Purpose post so people can comment on whatever on on their [alleged] mind. I will likely take a look hourly (all comments are human-reviewed, unlike socialist media) so have at it.  Good taste and sensible, though. Meanwhile, wanna … Read More

Over what we hope will be a quiet long weekend, it’s useful to ponder and “big picture” America’s Prospects.  Truly a mixed bag this year. Which we will muse on, right after a few headlines and the ChartPack which is definitely in a “caution zone.” More for Subscribers ||| Not a Subscriber? SUBSCRIBE NOW! ||| … Read More

Holiday ho! So we’ll roll with a deeper neuron firing exercise today… Data Bulge Worries Us Is something happening next Wednesday that I missed the distro on? I simply put dates into a search engine and…what’s this?  We will have to turn on the Princeton EGGs, too. Smart People Matter Economics and human behavior are … Read More

There are a ton of moving parts leading up to the four day weekend.  But overall, no “life-altering events” are seen until July 8th, or later. What say we roll through these in reverse-order because I’m writing (some of this) prior to the job cut and unemployment filing data? Kona is easily covered: Variety being … Read More