As physical currency around the world is increasingly phased out, the era where “cash is king” seems to be coming to an end. Countries like India and South Korea have chosen to limit access to physical money by law, and others are beginning to test digital blockchains for their central banks. The war on cash isn’t going to be waged overnight, and showdowns will continue in any country where citizens turn to alternatives like precious metals or decentralized cryptocurrencies. Although this transition may feel like a natural progression into the digital age, the real motivation to go cashless is downright sinister. … Continue reading

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Amid all the hysteria surrounding Donald Trump, clear and sober analyses of who he is and what to expect have been few and far between. I’ve already seen numerous progressives warning that Trump intends to eviscerate entitlements. It’s as if facts never enter the progressive consciousness. Their opponents are an undifferentiated blob and hold what progressives take to be generically right-wing positions. Only this robotic approach to politics can account for why progressives seem to think Donald Trump, by far the most pro-LGBT GOP nominee in history, intends to harm homosexuals, or that despite his repeated assurances that he wants nothing … Continue reading

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One of surest ways to identify a totalitarian state is when a government prevents its citizens from leaving. The most infamous example of this tyranny is, of course, the Berlin Wall built by communist East Germany to keep its people from fleeing to West Germany. The Berlin Wall was built in 1961 and torn down in 1989. In the meantime, thousands of Germans risked their lives to breech the wall and flee to the West. Over a hundred never made it because they were killed by East German border guards who followed orders to shoot their fellow citizens who were … Continue reading

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It may be the cosy sanctuary where we spend the most time every day – 49 hours per week if you sleep for seven hours per night – but how hygienic is your bed? Most people love the idea of a freshly made bed, but washing bed linen regularly can be too much of a chore for some – and it could be detrimental to your health. Dr Lisa Ackerley, Hygiene Doctor and Dettol Expert, reveals that if you don’t wash your sheets weekly, you could be putting yourself at risk of serious viruses and infections. ‘Think of all the … Continue reading

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Let me begin this article with a parable: Little Billy came crying home one day, went right up to his mother and cried out, “Mommy, mommy! Timmy punched me in the eye in front of the whole class! And now I’ve got a black eye! Do something, mommy! Do something!” But Billy’s mother said unto him, “Billy! What did YOU do to him to cause him to risk suspension from school by punching you in front of everyone like that?!” Now, here we go again with the latest Election Gate scam from the Democrats and Establishment Republicans. Right, Russia must … Continue reading

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ReadyNutrition Guys and Gals, we’re going to cover the weather in this article: how important it is to forecast for bugging out, for your retreat location, and for your operations in a survival scenario.  There is no foolproof method to determine the weather, as it is constantly changing with the introduction of many variables.  You can, however, utilize certain clues in your surroundings as well as arm yourself with knowledge of how the weather works and how to determine changes that are significant for you. In some of these cases, depending on your locale, determining the weather can be a … Continue reading

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West can’t treat Russia as equal, it’s strategic competitor – UK defense minister Fallon

Goldman Sachs takes over US financial policy as Trump names its president to head National Economic Council