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What do the Greek people actually think about the economic and social situation in Greece? Read about it here: http://bit.ly/Lmkb6w Jun 17, 2012
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The article, "Hey America, this is where your money goes, and goes, and goes, and goes....!" is at TPC here: http://bit.ly/KPCOh2 May 20, 2012
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This article lays out my argument for having the yellow caution flag out when you are investing your money! http://bit.ly/IkKghS Apr 30, 2012
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Are winter superstorms likely?
From The Political Commentator
Was the October storm along the east coast of the United States an aberration or precursor to a dangerously bad winter season?
Are we facing weather that will make last winter seem like a walk in the park?"... The winter of 2010 to 2011 saw several intense superstorms break out across North America and Northern Europe. Meteorological experts are predicting far worse for the 2011 to 2012 winter season. Some regions may be trapped in snowfall of historic proportions. The possibility of being snowbound for up to a week or more will increase.
People living in areas that run the risk of being inundated by winter superstorms might consider taking advance precautions. Having enough food
on hand is a logical step..." (Helium.com)
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“…Space weather forecasters are predicting an upswing in solar activity that may result in catastrophes on Earth.
The sun is on the upswing of an 11-year cycle called solar maximum, which is ripe for solar flares. The sun’s volatility is expected to reach an apex sometime in May 2013, said William Murtagh, a space weather scientist with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. Scientists are racing to understand the effects its energy might have on the U.S power grids in hopes that potential cataclysm can be avoided…
“…As a society, we are playing Russian Roulette with the sun,” Kappenman said. “If you play that game too long, you’re going to lose…” (National Defense)
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Friday release: Hilarious courtroom exchanges!
Actual courtroom exchanges: You can't make this stuff up
Got this in an email today and it had me on the floor. The laughs were definitely needed as this has been a tough week all around! Enjoy!
IT CAN BE HARD KEEPING A STRAIGHT FACE AS A COURT REPORTER
These are from a book called Disorder in the American Courts, and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters that had the torment of staying calm while these exchanges were actually taking place.
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ATTORNEY: What was the first thing your husband said to you that morning?
WITNESS: He said , 'Where am I, Cathy?'
ATTORNEY: And why did that upset you?
WITNESS: My name is Susan!
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ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.
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ATTORNEY: Are you sexually active?
WITNESS: No , I just lie there.
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Read the rest at The Political Commentator here.
The U.S. will NOT default on its debt!
One sentence explanation on a U.S. sovereign debt default Maybe two.
If there is no increase in the debt ceiling, the United States will not default on its debt, period!
Despite the fear mongering and misinformation emanating from the White House and Democrats, the debt service on US treasury debt would be paid and non-essential programs and departments would be the places where funding would have to be cut.
Do not listen to that man behind the curtain as he is using this debt ceiling debate purely for political gain. No more no less.
Note: The networks should be charging him for these prime time talks as these are political announcements covering absolutely no new ground. Maybe five or six.