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Click to enlarge.For the love of all that is holy, please stop depositing so much cash in the banks. They've already got the Holy Grail. They certainly don't need yours!Some of us would like to actually earn more than 0.49% on 5-year CDs again. So stop already!1.0049^5 = 1.02472.47% total return in 5 years? I say bury that cash instead! What's the worst that could happen?The Worst that Could HappenDo *not* weasel your...

by: Les CarpenterRational Nation USALiberty -vs- Tyranny"Declaration" by John Trumbull depicting the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As Americans watch and witness the evolution of our democratic republic as it locks itself into partisan ideological positions that may result in the shutdown of our government and have far reaching global economic implications I found some solace, and...

September 26, 2013China investment opportunities today: Jim Rogers"In the 19th century in America, we had 15 depressions, with a 'd', and yet we became the most exciting and successful country in the 20th century.""China's gonna have a lot of problems. I don't know what or when or why, but I know it's coming. But when they happen, take advantage of the opportunity, don't throw up your hands and say 'oh gosh, now I'm...

Although the report comes originally from Maariv, an Israeli paper notorious for being far left and their reports have been far from the truth, I submit this to you, my truth seeker, so you can make an honest assessment.Some Israeli government analysts believe Iran already has at least one nuclear bomb, an Israeli journalist wrote in an article published Friday.Shalom Yerushalmi, writing in the national daily Maariv,...

VIEW MORE...I had a great time shooting together with this lovely lady, Ange...Finally it came the moment to post this outfit that I wore while we shot a video with Polyvore team. Let me tell you that this video was my first one and I was really nervous, but after a while I started being a little bit more comfortable with the whole "video idea"We recorded at the Polyvore office, in the taxi on our way to Rebecca Minkoff...

Ulises Guerrero and IsaacPhoto courtesy of La OpiniónImmigration judge gave Guerrero six months to find an alternative to stay in the U.S.By H. Nelson GoodsonSeptember 28, 2013Los Angeles, California - Ulises Guerrero, 33, originally from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico was facing deportation on September 26, but won a stay for six months, La Opinión reported. U.S. Immigration Judge Robert E. Coughlon told Guerrero's...

The following chart shows the inverse of the 10-year treasury yield. Why the inverse? At 0%, one could borrow an infinite amount of money and still pay the interest payments in full (without even breaking a sweat). When seen this way, 0% isn't a floor. It's infinity!Click to enlarge.Note that there has been a trend change. As seen in the difference between the red and blue exponential trend channels, the inverse is...

American Exceptionalism Diluted by Illegal ImmigrationA Commentary by J. D. Longstreet**************Throughout history governments had lied to their constituents.  It is an indisputable fact of life. We Americans have been lied to, by our government, mercilessly, since our founding.  No matter where in the world you are reading this, rest assured your government has lied to you and may, even now, be lying...

Scientists can now say with extreme confidence that human activity is the dominant cause of the global warming observed since the 1950s, a new report by an international scientific group said Friday.Calling man-made warming "extremely likely," the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change used the strongest words yet on the issue as it adopted its assessment on the state of the climate system.In its previous assessment,...

Angelica D. BelenBelen was sentenced to 18 years in prison and 18 years of extended supervision for three felony counts of child neglect related to her three children who died in a blaze while they were locked inside an upper second floor bedroom.By H. Nelson GoodsonSeptember 27, 2013Milwaukee, WI - On Friday, Angelica D. Belen, 24, was sentenced to 18 years in prison and 18 years of extended supervision for three felony...

Great praise! The weekend is finally upon us! I know everyone says they need a weekend to recharge, but I really need it. I have what you could call a lot of good problems - lots of work (wahoo and thank God), two big secret projects I can't share yet but they are mongo time suckers, and a new school who "encourages" a lot of participation from their Kindergarten parents. Oy people!So because of all of that, I apologize...

Jakiyah McKoyImage courtesy of El Tiempo HispanoMcKoy won the Miss Hispanic Delaware Pageant in Wilmington, Delaware in late August, but after questions were raised about her Hispanic ancestry,  no prove was provided by parents.By H. Nelson GoodsonSeptember 27, 2013Wilmington, Delaware - On August 31, Jakiyah McKoy, 7, of Wilmington was selected as Miss Hispanic Delaware, but her reign didn't last long after questions...

Senate MUST NOT Ratify UN Small Arms Treaty!A Commentary by J. D. Longstreet*********We have warned our readers numerous times that the Obama Administration WILL make an effort, at some point in his term in office, to institute some form of gun control on Americans. He has made a number of attempts so far and he is not done yet -- not by a long shot.There can be no question the "Obamatons" have little regard for...

Thomas P. Roszak and Amanda M. LukeSurveillance camera caught Officer Roszak lift Luke and then threw her inside her cell hitting a metal stool while using explecit language at her.By H. Nelson GoodsonSeptember 26, 2013Greenfield, WI - On Thursday, Greenfield Police Officer Thomas P. Roszak, 30,  was charged with one felony count for misconduct while in office and using excessive authority for a July 27 incident...

You earned it Teddy Baby!!!!h/t Progressive Eruptio...

Here's what we now know about monetary tapering policy:1. The paper must be tapered. T'Paper!2. The last attempt was a one hit wonder.Give a little bit of heart and soulGive a little bit of love to growGive a little bit of heart and soulAnd don't you make me beg for moreGive a sign, I need to knowA little bit of heart and soulWalking on the water, walking on the airThat was the heart of the love we sharedDo you keep...

by: Les CarpenterRational Nation USALiberty -vs TyrannyPlease excuse any misspellings or word salads as I've just returned from a Green Eggs and Han dinner (party).We just witnessed the agonizing and self serving theatrics from Texas Republican Senator Ted the Green Eggs and Ham Man Cruz making a mockery of our system of government. With his monumental waste of time and money he put on full display the sad reality that...

Eddie "El Piolín" SoteloSotelo in a second segment of an interview with Al Rojo Vivo denied that he helped falsify immigration reform letters sent to federal legislators. By H. Nelson GoodsonSeptember 26, 2013Los Angeles, CA - On Thursday, Eddie "El Piolín" Sotelo, 42, gave his second television network interview with Carmen Dominicci from Telemundo "Al Rojo Vivo." During his interview, Sotelo denied allegations...

Some consumers have yet to be contacted by Medrano Express or its agents about undelivered packages abroad for over a year.By H. Nelson GoodsonSeptember 26, 2013Madison, WI - On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced that it "has received calls and complaints that the international shipping company, Medrano Express has failed to deliver packages to their...

Click to enlarge.Department store sales per employee and adjusted for inflation are going parabolic! Yay.September 26, 2013Fox Business News: JCP Shares Rebound; Retailer Pleased with ProgressRetailer J.C. Penney Co Inc (JCP) said it was pleased with the progress of its turnaround efforts and still expected positive comparable-store sales trends coming out of the third quarter and throughout the fourth.The headline...