Syrian Troops Open Fire…Again
OnFoxNews.com is reporting that, once again, Syrian troops are firing on protesters.
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Fukushima Reactor 2 Likely Reaches Meltdown
OnA GE head researcher says the radioactive core in Unit 2 of the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear reactor appears to have melted through the bottom of its containment vessel and onto a concrete floor.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Drops Sharply
OnMarketWatch.com is reporting that, according to the nonprofit Conference Board, U.S. consumer confidence has seen its biggest one-month drop in over a year. The drop is due to worries about rising oil and food prices, and stagnant incomes. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/consumer-confidence-falls-sharply-in-march-2011-03-29
12 Warning Signs of U.S. Hyperinflation
OnPrnewswire.com has posted a very interesting article outlining the 12 warning signs that hyperinflation is coming soon to the U.S. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/12-warning-signs-of-us-hyperinflation-118718254.html
US Disposable Income Down, Consumer Prices Up
OnMarketWatch.com is reporting that US disposable income was down in February 2011, while consumer prices have risen by the widest margin in 2 1/2 years. Also pointed out in the article is evidence showing that high gasoline prices are now beginning to…
California: Easy Handgun Permits For Lawmakers Only
OnGun Digest is reporting that the California Senate Committee is considering a measure that would allow any member of California State or Federal government to carry a concealed weapon for protection, leaving average citizens to continue to wrestle with local sheriff’s departments…
Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Hits Japan
OnA magnitude 6.5 earthquake was reported at 7:23am Japan time off the Eastern coast of Honshu. A small tsunami warning has been issued for the Miyagi Prefecture. Tsunami waves are expected to be at or near 1.6 feet in height.
Polish Sugar Price Spike Causes Rationing
OnAn unexplainable price hike in Polish sugar triggers rationing in Germany’s Eastern border towns, and the locals are angry. http://www.thelocal.de/society/20110321-33859.html
Alert From Chris Martenson
OnWednesday, March 16th, 2011, Chris Martenson of ChrisMartenson.com issued an alert regarding the unfolding crisis in Japan and how it relates to a global enonomic disaster. Here is a link to that post: http://www.chrismartenson.com/blog/alert-nuclear-economic-meltdown-in-progress
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Bill
OnHouse Resolution 822 has been introduced by Representatives Republican Cliff Stearns of Florida, and Democrat Heath Shuler of South Carolina. If it becomes law it would allow any citizen with a valid, state-issued, concealed firearms permit to carry a concealed firearm in…