Archive for March, 2007
A Kirkland Cafe with No Prices
March 24th, 2007This is so interesting to me. It’s an issue that hits very close to home… The article calls this an experimental business model. It’s more of a test of the consciousness index of a community, if you ask me. Can the tragedy of the commons be avoided? Cryptogon and Farmlet readers are demonstrating that it […]
Are GM Crops Killing Bees?
March 24th, 2007Via: Der Spiegel: A mysterious decimation of bee populations has German beekeepers worried, while a similar phenomenon in the United States is gradually assuming catastrophic proportions. The consequences for agriculture and the economy could be enormous. Walter Haefeker is a man who is used to painting grim scenarios. He sits on the board of directors […]
My National Security Letter Gag Order
March 24th, 2007ABSOLUTELY CHILLING! Via: Washington Post: Three years ago, I received a national security letter (NSL) in my capacity as the president of a small Internet access and consulting business. The letter ordered me to provide sensitive information about one of my clients. There was no indication that a judge had reviewed or approved the letter, […]
The Sign on Ron Paul’s Desk
March 24th, 2007I used to have this bumper sticker on the back of my clip board when I worked at FedEx (one of homeland security’s best friends) in the 1990s. I was told to remove it by management. I wonder if it would be ok now? Perhaps not. Via: The Libertarian: Ron Paul, 2008 Presidential Candidate
Cryptogon Readers Contribute $20 and $50
March 24th, 2007WB sent $20 and JW sent $50. Thanks to both of you.
College Students to Pay More for Birth Control Pills
March 24th, 2007Pharmaceutical contraception is one of the most diabolical—and profitable—scams of all. This might fall into the “more info than you ever wanted to know” category, but my wife and I use the Ladycomp, a clinically tested and registered medical device from Germany. That thing works, as advertised. It is the Porsche of birth control methods […]
Iran Seizes 15 British Sailors: London Demands Release
March 24th, 2007I would treat all corporate press on this a pure PSYOP product. I’m only posting this to let people know that an event has taken place. Via: AP / Boston Herald: Naval forces of Iran’s hardline Revolutionary Guards captured 15 British sailors and marines at gunpoint yesterday in the Persian Gulf, an audacious move coming […]
BullionVault
March 23rd, 2007WARNING: This is not a recommendation to buy sell or hold any financial instrument. PLEASE NOTE: BullionVault is also mentioned heavily on Money: Going Tactical. UPDATE 2: 28 April 2007: BullionVault Moving Vaulting Operations to Viamat All BullionVault clients received this email today: Dear BullionVault user, There is an important change concerning your gold. BullionVault […]
The New Zealand Economy is Sinking While Financial Assets Soar
March 23rd, 2007Kiwis hate it when I talk about the New Zealand economy. Sorry, mate, a Ponzi scheme is a Ponzi scheme. Most national economies are really just subsidiaries of the U.S. Mega Debt Death Machine now. If you want to wind a Kiwi up, ask him or her which country is New Zealand’s second largest trading […]
Velkomin to the United States of Foreclosure
March 22nd, 2007Excellent article; really gets at the palpable absurdity of the situation. Via: Atlantic Free Press: Sub prime loans are loans that are made to people with poor credit. The lender requires a higher rate of interest to cover his risk. For the last 5 years, the sub prime market has skyrocketed due to the loosening […]
