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Bitcoin has breached the $500 mark as the US Congress convenes its first hearing on “Virtual Currencies.” From Zero Hedge: Finally, for those curious what a “fair value” on Bitcoin may be, here is what we presented [13]a week ago, courtesy of Global Macro Investor’s Raoul Pal: So yes: Bitcoin is volatile. Very. That much […]
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The following are some basic tips for surviving this coming crisis. Disable your TV service. If it’s free, unplug the cord. Most TVs can today be connected to any laptop or computer, DVD player, or other device where you can watch shows on Netflix, or free sites such as Top Documentary Films. Stop eating processed […]
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Contrary to what is taught in economics school by lesson plans financed by the military industrial complex, economists are now saying that war is bad for the economy. It seems common sense that destruction of property couldn’t possibly be a net gain. Yet we are led to believe that $1 invested in the military industrial […]
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Arguably, what makes any economy strong is labor, and manufacturing. The US has shifted from a manufacturing base economy to a financial / service based economy. Corporations are making profits, but not creating anything. By giving China and other countries jobs, it’s given them economic power. An anti-labor trend that began in the 1980’s has […]
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We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists is a 2012 documentary film about the workings and beliefs of the self-described “hacktivist” collective, Anonymous.
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While the NSA, CIA, and other agencies are spying on the populous, it appears that at least in some instances, the populous is spying on them as well. But of course the populous will be held legally liable. Activist hackers have been accessing US government computers in multiple agencies (we can assume CIA, NSA, at […]
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It appears the NSA is not the only agency with data collection programs that are not widely known. Several officials (both current and former) confirmed the programs’ existence anonymously as the program is classified. From the New York Times: The Central Intelligence Agency is secretly collecting bulk records of international money transfers handled by companies […]
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The Forex market is the largest in the world and the least understood. Since the late 90’s, traders and asset managers have flocked to it as an alternative to trade, compared to other common markets (Stocks, Bonds, Futures). But due to the fact that the market is decentralized, and unregulated, it also attracted a large […]
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Wikileaks released today a previously secret document outlining what would be the largest economic treaty ever. From their press release: Today, 13 November 2013, WikiLeaks released the secret negotiated draft text for the entire TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) Intellectual Property Rights Chapter. The TPP is the largest-ever economic treaty, encompassing nations representing more than 40 per cent […]
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