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Gardeners, l need your sage advice. I think the soil in my front beds is...unsavory. And I don't know why.Let's take a walk outside and I'll show you.I used to have nice healthy plants.  We planted all of this our first spring in the house (7 years ago) and  for a long time they grew like champions. (tear)We always had a problem with that big bush on the far left - it would start to die, we'd transplant the...

One of the most joyous days in the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Fitr, also known as Eid ul-Fitr or Eid, is a celebration that marks the end of Ramadan (a holy month of fasting observed by Muslims). This year Eid al-Fitr will most likely be observed on Thursday, August 8, 2013 in the United States. It is celebrated on the first day ofShawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Traditionally,...

I mistakenly believed the Drug Enforcement Agency listed marijuana as a schedule 1 substance because of sound scientific proof. Surely, they must have quality reasoning as to why marijuana is in the category of the most dangerous drugs that have "no accepted medicinal use and a high potential for abuse."They didn't have the science to support that claim, and I now know that when it comes to marijuana neither of those...

Derek Medina and Jennifer AlfonsoPhotos: FacebookMiami man kills wife claiming repeated abuse by her and posted confession, including a photo of murdered wife on Facebook.By H. Nelson GoodsonAugust 9, 2013Miami, Florida - On Thursday, WUSA 9 dot com reported that Derek Medina, 31, turned himself to police after fatally shooting his wife, Jennifer Alfonso, 26, and then posting a confession, including a photo of her body...

If GDP continues to fall relative to disposable personal income like it has since we fell off the gold standard...Click to enlarge.And if real disposable personal income growth continues to fall long-term...Click to enlarge.Then here is my long-term real GDP growth prediction in one word or less.Down.If "ifs" and "buts" were candy and nuts then we'd all have a Merry Christmas. Oh, man. I just had to bring up Christmas....

Global Warming Makes People Mean!Preparing for Obama's Carbon TaxA Commentary by J. D. Longstreet****************"Shifts in climate are strongly linked to increases in violence around the world, a study suggests.US scientists found that even small changes in temperature or rainfall correlated with a rise in assaults, rapes and murders, as well as group conflicts and war.The team says with the current projected levels...

Which whiz kid reigns supreme?Click to enlarge.Trick question! Too close to call!August 8, 2013‘Just a couple of quarters’ left for JCP?Asked who might be able to turnaround the company's fortunes, Dunn said it was difficult to say.I have a particular person in mind. Unfortunately, he was apparently crucified during the 1st century AD.August 8, 2013Tears for SearsThe store’s demise was an isolated closure and not part...

Click to enlarge.Fail.Click to enlarge.Optimism may not be warranted at this time.Source Data:St. Louis Fed: Real Disposable Personal Income per Capi...

Photo: Courtesy of Sachin ChhedaSteven KrieserSteven Krieser, the assistant deputy Secretary of the Department of Transportation fired by Governor Walker over Facebook comment comparing illegals to Satan.By H. Nelson GoodsonAugust 8, 2013Germantown, WI - On Thursday, Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) contacted the Mobil Gas Station in Germantown, which is allegedly selling decal permits to hunt illegal immigrants...

As seen in the following charts, it would seem that I can predict the inflation adjusted S&P 500 index reasonably accurately if you tell me current nonfarm payrolls, weekly initial claims, and real disposable personal income. Yep, that's it. You don't even have to mention treasury yields. If you are curious, my model is fully described within the charts below. Enjoy!Click to enlarge.Well, would you look at that....

I was told on Bloomberg today that rising yields are obvious. It was just said as a matter of fact. That reminded me of a quote.Markets are constantly in a state of uncertainty and flux and money is made by discounting the obvious and betting on the unexpected. - George SorosThe following chart shows the inverse of the 10-year treasury yield. For example, a 5% yield would be a 20 on the chart (1 / 0.05 = 20).Click to...

Emile Edouwodzi N'boukeN'bouke allegedly helped smuggle tons of ivory out of Togo.By H. Nelson GoodsonAugust 8, 2013Lome, Togo - On Tuesday, Emile Edouwodzi N'bouke, 58, aka, "The Boss" of the illegal ivory trade in Africa was arrested in Lome by the Togo Anti-trafficking police, according to BBC. N'bouke is considered the kingpin of the ivory smuggling trade in Togo, according to Col Yao Kondi, the head of the Anti-trafficking...

The Never Ending WarA Commentary by J. D. Longstreet******************I used to feel comfortable saying that Democrats did not understand military power, or the application of military power. Now, as Republicans are showing the same weakness, I am no longer comfortable with that adage.The baby boomer Republicans have joined the ranks of the crowd, that thinks nothing is worth fighting for. Never mind that some poor...

Click to enlarge.Welcome to the era of the new normal.Source Data:St. Louis Fed: Custom Cha...

by: Les CarpenterRational Nation USALiberty -vs- TyrannyPlanning on a lot of popcorn from now until 2016.Oy Vey!!!Article at HuffPoVia: Memeorand...

VIEW MORE...An autumnal vibe can be felt in this outfit today, maybe because this rich palette colors of the dress or maybe just because I secretly want a little change and Fall is what comes to my mind as a next natural change. Have a great day everyone!                                               ...

When will I learn?! That's rhetorical by the way, as I think I am beyond help.Ever since I wrote about the glory that is unpainted wood furniture (here), I've had a hankering to add some, somewhere. And since I've got extra furniture three rows deep in the basement, I figured buying something wasn't the way to go.Luckily I've been eyeing my church pew. I've been thinking of changing the red for some time, as I talked...

Patrick B. Broderick, M.D.Florence police took Dr. Broderick into custody after breaking pinky finger from statue.By H. Nelson GoodsonAugust 7, 2013Florence, Italy - Police in Florence identified Patrick B. Broderick, M.D., 55, of New Fairfield, Connecticut as the suspect who broke a pinky finger off the 600-year-old statue of the Virgin by Florantine sculptor Giovanni d'Ambargio inside the Museo deil'Opera del Duomo....

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August 7, 2013Miami, FL (HNNUSA) - On late Tuesday, singer and movie star, Jennifer Lopez posted a photo in her Facebook (FB) account with a sign thanking all her FB followers for reaching 25 million likes. ...