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After seeing “10 More Amazing Wonders of the Natural World”, which many contained places I had never even heard of, I was inspired to make my own list. This list differs from the previous in that it contains things which may not be stunning to behold, but are unique for their size, location, or natural impact. 10 The Door To Hell – Turkmenistan The Door to Hell, as local residents at the nearby town of Darvaza have dubbed it, is a 70 meter wide crater in Turkmenistan that has been burning continuously for 35 years. In 1971, geologists drilling for gas deposits … Continue reading →

It’s been a couple years in the works, but Sturm, Ruger & Company has finally made the American Rimfire rifle available with a hardwood stock. Launched in the summer of 2013, the Ruger American Rimfire has been a runaway hit with shooters of all stripes. Based on the Ruger American Rifle, the rimfire version uses common 10/22 magazines and like the centerfire model, was initially offered with a synthetic polymer stock. After what feels like a towering wait, the Ruger American Rimfire is now available with a hardwood stock. The Ruger American Rimfire is the perfect starter gun. With single-shot magazines … Continue reading →

– Perth Mint sees surge in demand and cannot keep up with demand – “Our biggest restriction is the amount of unrefined gold we’re getting in from producers” – Very high demand for Perth Mint coins, bars coming from Asia, U.S. and Europe – U.S. Mint sees highest sales of gold coins in over 2 years – U.S. Mint restrictions on silver coins due to very high demand – Gold sentiment has moved from despondency to depression (see chart) – Current negative sentiment despite strong demand is good contrarian indicator Perth Mint Gold Bar (1 kilo) Depressed prices have led … Continue reading →

Maths education has been a hot topic of conversation recently, with the planned introduction of the English Baccalaureate and Shanghai maths teaching model among the elements creating discussion. Steve Munby, the head of the CfBT Education Trust, wrote today that a “revolution” is required in UK maths education. He said: The UK has a major problem with young people and maths. In this country, unlike almost every other industrialised society, the study of some form of mathematics is not compulsory for students aged 16-18.” He added: “In England, most young people can opt out of maths after GCSE, and that … Continue reading →

The US still claims Russia bears some or all of the responsibility for the shootdown of Malaysian Airlines flight MH-17 last July, however the Obama Administration still has not released any information to back its claims. Yesterday a resolution to set…

Odds are you are not crazy about grocery shopping. Regardless, we have to eat so here are a few things to look for or to avoid during your grocery store recon. If you are cruising for women, shopping at a major grocery store between 7 and 10:00 PM (nighttime for the clock impaired) is a good time. Most single working women are doing their shopping in this time frame and guess what? a good portion of them are actually cruising for guys-because this is the same time frame in which single guys shop for groceries. At one time years ago, … Continue reading →

USA –-(Ammoland.com)- I’m going to admit something that no gun owner would be proud of:  I hate cleaning my guns.  I find it tiresome, boring, and time-consuming, and I’ve often wished there was a way to make it easier. A lot of this has to do with lubricant.  I know, it sounds weird for a guy who doesn’t mind being elbow-deep in deer guts to complain about messy oils. But it’s really about quality and efficiency. Most gun oils begin to collect particles immediately. They then form a paste that becomes corrosive and abrasive, and they also cause jams if … Continue reading →

The Washington Post’s descent into the depths of neoconservative propaganda – willfully misleading its readers on matters of grave importance – apparently knows no bounds as was demonstrated with two deceptive articles regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin and why his government is cracking down on “foreign agents.” If you read the Post’s editorial on Wednesday and a companion op-ed by National Endowment for Democracy President Carl Gershman, you would have been led to believe that Putin is delusional, paranoid and “power mad” in his concern that outside money funneled into non-governmental organizations represents a threat to Russian sovereignty. The Post and Gershman … Continue reading →

If you’ve been wondering what all that coffee is doing to you, cheer up. A recent review of data completed at Gill Heart Institute in Kentucky focused on the cardiovascular, genetic, antioxidant and caffeine effects of coffee and found that drinking the brew reduces the risk of mortality right across the board. They also documented that coffee: 1. Reduces risk of stroke 2. Does not increase risk of coronary heart disease 3. Does not increase risk of congestive heart failure and may be preventative 4. Does not increase risk of sudden cardiac death 5. Decreases risk of type 2 diabetes … Continue reading →

Here we go again. A drifter and lone wolf is somehow off his meds. His anger boils over while he has access to guns. He then goes on a shooting spree killing innocents who just happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. How many times will the media avoid the most important questions in these recurring tragedies? First, was John Russell Houser on or off his meds at the time of the shooting in the movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana? If he was on them, what exactly was he taking? Was he also drinking at the same … Continue reading →

(ANTIMEDIA) Escondido, CA — It should come as no surprise that with an annual military budget of over $610 billion, the United States invests in some gargantuan black ops and top secret facilities. These include warfare testing, nuclear bunkers, chemical experimentation, Continuance of Government (COG) command centers, and a wide variety of both known and unknown contingency preparation. Some of the facilities, like the infamous Area 51, are well-branded into our collective imagination; other are less known and considerably more vexing. It stirs and scares the mind to think about an entire underground network of tunnels connecting giant government facilities. … Continue reading →

1. Sen. Tokyo Rose (R-AZ) Ron Unz on the real wartime record of John McCain. . 2. The Disastrous Secession From Great Britain Don’t celebrate it, says Gary North. . 3. Was 1861 a Civil War? Was the cause slavery? Time for truth, says Walter Williams. . 4. John McCain Is No Hero His stunt almost sank an aircraft carrier, and caused injury and death to hundreds, says J. H. Holtz. . 5. The Secret War of Mrs. Lenin Andrew P. Napolitano on Killery. . 6. The US War on Your Passport Daniel McAdams on the latest congressional crimes. . 7. First, They Came for the Bar … Continue reading →

Female A-listers have long been the target of beach-lurking paparazzi, hoping to get a less than flattering bikini shot. So this week it made a change to see pictures of former England rugby player Ben Cohen emerging from the Miami surf this week under headlines that included,‘Beefy Ben shows off his portly physique’. The 36-year-old Strictly Come Dancing star is currently on holiday in the Florida resort with fashion designers Julien Macdonald and Melissa Obadash. Before the pictures were published, Ben was boasting about his workouts with swimwear designer Melissa. Presumably upon seeing the photographs of his new portlier frame … Continue reading →

– “I own Krugerrands” says legendary Jim Grant – He is “very bullish indeed” on gold – Gold is “investment in financial and monetary disorder” – says Grant –  It thrives in current environment – “uncertainty, turbulence and disorder” – “One of the most radical periods of monetary experimentation in the annals of money” – “Gold…is now the conjunction of price, value and sentiment” – Reminds owners of gold that the original reasons for buying gold have not gone away – Believes Fed will raise rates despite deflationary environment – Explains detrimental effect of excessive debt on an economy – … Continue reading →

Jacob has worked on the front lines of hotels for more than a decade, starting as a lowly valet in New Orleans and ultimately landing at a front desk in New York City. He’s also the author of Heads in Beds: A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality and a man with some hospitality secrets to spill. 1. HOTELS ARE RAKING IT IN. The fact that a hotel could fail to be profitable astounds me. Why? The average cost to turn over a room, to keep it operational per day, is between $30 and $40. If you’re paying less … Continue reading →