South Africa police clash with protesting students in Cape Town

Solar winds triggered a giant geomagnetic storm this week, raising fears that they could cripple power supplies. The charged particles are coming from a coronal hole on the sun that is currently facing Earth. If Earth’s magnetic field was hit by charged particles the effects could also include radar and satellite interference, causing problems phone and internet networks and navigation services. Power grid operators in the US were put on alert yesterday following concerning space weather forecasts. But the impact could be felt all over the world. Warnings were issued by the operator of the biggest power grid in the … Continue reading →

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In the depths of the Black Sea lies a landscape of complete darkness, where there is no light and no oxygen. Archaeologists have long believed this ‘dead zone’ holds of a perfectly preserved graveyard of shipwrecks. Now, a mapping expedition has proved them right, after accidentally uncovering more than 40 ancient shipwrecks from the Ottoman and Byzantine periods. More than 40 shipwrecks have been discovered from the Ottoman and Byzantine periods, many of which provide the first views of ship types known from historical sources. Pictured is a shipwreck from the Ottoman period The expedition has been scouring the waters 5,900ft … Continue reading →

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TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Concerns about Hillary Clinton’s health have been subdued after her three debate performances. She presented her ability to survive 4-and-a-half hours on a stage with Donald Trump as proof of sufficient stamina to serve as commander-in-chief. “She evidently intended this as a joke, although I suspect our combat veterans would not be amused,” states AAPS executive director Jane Orient, M.D. Videos are, however, circulating on the internet, from her rather brief and rare appearances in public, which are purported to show pathological eye movements. “These are quick, episodic, and inconsistent,” states Dr. Orient, who … Continue reading →

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There are a lot of people who are concerned about the performance of gold and the fact that the price after four years of correction is still so far from the high. The mistake that most people make is to measure gold in US dollars. We are seeing currently very temporary dollar strength. But the US$ is a weak currency in a mismanaged economy. Just look at the dollar in Swiss Francs. Since 1970 the dollar has lost 77% against the Swissy. That can hardly be called dollar strength. The dollar is a very weak currency If we measure the … Continue reading →

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At our house, back to school means back to kids bringing home germs. When the leaves start turning, I start reaching for my cough drops, feeling that all too familiar tickle in my throat. If I can, I try to drink tons of water, wash my hands like crazy, and keep the bug from taking hold. But once I know I’m past the point of no return, the following things can help cut the duration of my cold and get me back to my busy life. Do you know how to tell the difference between a cold and a flu … Continue reading →

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Some of you may have noticed that I have “gone quiet” over the last few weeks regarding the Precious Metals sector, and I have actually been asked by one subscriber if I have given up on the sector. My response was: “We have not lost sight of the thunderous bull market that is currently incubating in gold and silver, that will spin off huge opportunities in Precious Metals stocks, which is an inevitable outcome of the deepening financial crisis resulting from a snowballing of the debt and derivative problems that were not solved following the crisis of 2008, but were … Continue reading →

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In Khartoum, protest against ‘land grab’ turns violent

Philippine President Duterte wants US troops out in two years

US secretly using Tunisia airbase for drones spying on Libya: Sources

US backed political coup underway in Venezuela