Legend has it that the Oracle of Delphi connected priests with super natural beings who passed along advanced technology and information. And conspiracy theorists claim that is how a modern-day laptop ended up in a Greek sculpture from 100 BC. But historians say the sculpture is just a deceased woman ‘touching the lid of a shallow chest’. ‘I am not saying that this is depicting an ancient laptop computer,’ StillSpeakingOut, conspiracy theorists, said in a video he released on YouTube in 2014. ‘But when I look at the sculpture I can’t help but think about the Oracle of Delphi, which … Continue reading →

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The ultimate cost of protecting the privileges of the few at the expense of the many is the dissolution of the social order that enabled the rule of the privileged few. When I write about the demise of unsustainable systems, readers often ask me to describe the collapse I see as inevitable. This is a tough assignment, as there are as many kinds of collapse as there are systems: fragile ones can collapse suddenly, and resilient ones can decay for years or even decades before finally imploding or withering away. Another way of describing collapse is: complex systems become much … Continue reading →

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“This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience. The total influence — economic, political, even spiritual — is felt in every city, every statehouse, every office of the federal government. We recognize the imperative need for this development. Yet we must not fail to comprehend its grave implications. Our toil, resources and livelihood are all involved; so is the very structure of our society. In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military–industrial complex. The potential for the … Continue reading →

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Exciting news: WhoWhatWhy has obtained the complete list of 3,603 secret documentson the Kennedy assassination still being held by the US government. (Or, to be precise, what it admits to still holding.) Now we can at least get a peek at what they have been hiding. The list was obtained in a Freedom of Information Act request by FOIA specialist Michael Ravnitzky, who alerted us. The complete list is below. You’ll note that some documents are briefly characterized by subject, while others are less clearly identified. The government has promised to release as many documents as possible in October, 2017, … Continue reading →

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In the days of old, leisure time was not thought of as a chance to “veg out,” but as an opportunity to pursue one’s passions and interests — an outlet for the sides of a man that were not stimulated in his professional vocation. Hobbies were deemed important for the way in which they can strengthen every part of a man’s life. They can bring you joy, increase your eye for detail, keep your mind sharp, expand your creativity, help you meet friends, and teach you valuable skills. In short, hobbies add interest to your life and help you become a more well-rounded man. … Continue reading →

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The other day, I wrote about ethanol – the corn-sourced alcohol that’s used as a fuel additive in almost all the “gas” sold in the United States. Air quotes used because the “gas” is actually 10 percent ethanol. Or, more. I got replies – mostly favorable, a few not. Some of the nots touted the virtues of ethanol – and I will freely admit there are some. As I hope the nots would acknowledge ethanol’s downsides. It’s neither here nor there. Let’s assume for the sake of discussion that ethanol is the ideal fuel. It’s still an irrelevance… morally speaking. … Continue reading →

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Nattokinase is a powerful proteolytic enzyme that has fibrinolytic health benefits. It is best known for its astounding fibrinolytic (anti-clotting) capacities. Perhaps its most supported use is in the area of cardiovascular health, where it helps to rejuvenate healthy fibrin metabolism and reduce blood clotting, thus making it an extremely powerful, all-natural enzymatic support which may aid in deterring both heart disease and stroke. Nattokinase has also been scientifically proven to offer relief from joint swelling. As many of you know, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. As we age, fibrinogen levels rise … Continue reading →

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Car and Driver and Good Housekeeping. Who knew the two magazines had anything in common? Well now they do: cars. They’ve teamed up for a Best New Car Awards for 2016. The first-time awards are included in Good Housekeeping’s February issue. The magazine worked with Car and Driver to identify 41 vehicles that engineers from the Good Housekeeping Institute evaluated, driving them more than 2,000 miles on real roads. “Women control a large percentage of the car purchasing decision in their homes, yet no one can speak to them in a manner like Good Housekeeping can,” said the magazine’s editor-in-chief, Jane Francisco. “Combined … Continue reading →

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Three-dozen 747 cargo planes have arrived in Venezuela, all stuffed with newly printed money. This is what hyperinflation looks like. WSJ reports that Venezuela’s central bank’s own printing presses in the industrial city of Maracay don’t have enough security paper and metal to print more than a small portion of the country’s bills. This is what happens when massive amounts of new money are printed, the desire to hold cash balances shrinks to near zero. WSJ explains: Venezuela’s 30 million people can’t seem to get cash fast enough, said Steve H. Hanke, an expert on troubled currencies at Johns Hopkins … Continue reading →

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According to Spiegel Online, it is Donald Trump. Donald Trump is the leader of a new, hate-filled authoritarian movement. Nothing would be more harmful to the idea of the West and world peace than if he were to be elected president. George W. Bush’s America would seem like a place of logic and reason in comparison. There is much that I agree with in the article.  It is what remains unsaid that is much more important. Hilariously, the article begins with Trump talking about American football – there is no sport in the world that celebrates militaristic aggression in all … Continue reading →

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Ted Cruz, the junior Senator from Texas and presumptive Republican presidential nominee, is routinely billed by the mainstream media as a Tea Party outsider who is reviled by fellow Republicans as a “wacko bird” along with Kentucky Senator Rand Paul and GOP Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan. It is not simply his wife’s connection to Goldman Sachs and investment banking or his unreported loan from the multinational investment banking firm, however, that betrays this image. A closer look at Cruz reveals he is a neocon insider, not a renegade outsider. His campaign manager, Chad C. Sweet, co-founded the Chertoff Group with … Continue reading →

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