activistpost--2020-04-30--Monster Gains in Mining Stocks Bode Well for Gold and Silver

April marks a second month of truly extraordinary developments in markets – from negatively priced crude oil futures to a record spike in unemployment claims to a lockdown-defying rally in stocks .
The financial media is touting the S & P 500 ’ s surge of more than 13 % in April – the biggest one-month gain for the index since 1974 .
While stock market investors have made up a big chunk of their 2020 losses , the major averages and nearly all sectors within them are still down significantly for the year .
One exception is the mining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( NYSE : GDX ) exploded 42 % higher in April to make fresh new 7-year highs .
For the first time in a very long time , mining stocks are showing leadership .
That has profound implications for precious metals markets .
For one thing , it suggests that gold and silver are back in favor as alternative , non-cyclical , safe-haven asset classes .
Oftentimes during a major rally in the broad equities market , precious metals and mining shares get left behind – or even sold off .
Not during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a multi-year high of $ 1,775/oz mid-month before taking a breather .
A break from its current consolidation pattern to the upside would likely entail a run toward gold ’ s former all-time high above $ 1,900 .
Relative strength in the GDX compared to gold has persisted throughout the month , which suggests mining stock investors are anticipating further upside in gold .
There is plenty of technical and fundamental evidence to support the thesis that gold is in a major bull market versus all fiat currencies and that it will soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. dollar terms .
The monetary backdrop has never looked worse for holders of U.S. dollars .
Interest rates have been pushed down toward zero at the same time as the Federal Reserve has embarked on an infinite asset-buying campaign .
At this week ’ s policy meeting , the Federal Open Market Committee pledged to maintain interest rates near zero for as long as necessary .
Policymakers also vowed to keep using any and all available tools to support the economy , which is currently contracting at a double-digit rate amidst nationwide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the central bank is prepared to use its powers to push even more stimulus into the economy and “ will do it to the absolute limit of those powers.
” The ultimate consequences for inflation are difficult to predict and won ’ t become clear until after the economy is allowed to begin functioning again .
The potential exists for a lot of pent-up demand to be unleashed and a lot of newly created Federal Reserve notes to push consumer and commodity prices sharply higher .
So far this year , gold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more on fears that everything else is at risk of collapsing .
That showed up quite clearly in the gold : silver ratio spiking to over 125:1 in March – a mountainous peak never previously reached in modern recorded history .
The ratio didn ’ t come down as much in April as might have been expected given the rapid unwinding of the fear trade in the stock market and the upside breakout in high-risk mining equities .
The gold : silver ratio closed Wednesday at 112:1 – still an extraordinarily wide spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ narrowing in favor of silver seems inevitable over time ( years ahead ) .
But as long as we remain in a crisis environment with an intentionally stunted economy , the gold : silver ratio can remain stubbornly elevated .
A major component of silver demand comes from industry , and much of the world ’ s industrial productive capacity has been taken offline .
At the same time , nearly half of the world ’ s silver mines have been shuttered during this crisis .
Even though the industry is contracting , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also become more profitable .
Lower energy costs plus higher metal prices could certainly do the trick .
The mining sector as a whole has been forced to drastically decrease its production volumes instead of stupidly selling as much as it can at ridiculously low prices .
In other words , it has been forced to adopt sound business practices in spite of its own apparent natural inclination to do otherwise !
Better profit margins and diminished output should bode well for both mining equities and the metals themselves .
Stefan Gleason is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ precious metals dealer recently named “ Best in the USA ” by an independent global ratings group .
A graduate of the University of Florida , Gleason is a seasoned business leader , investor , political strategist , and grassroots activist .
Gleason has frequently appeared on national television networks such as CNN , FoxNews , and CNBC and in hundreds of publications such as the Wall Street Journal , The Street , and Seeking Alpha .
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By Stefan Gleason
April marks a second month of truly extraordinary developments in markets – from negatively priced crude oil futures to a record spike in unemployment claims to a lockdown-defying rally in stocks.
The financial media is touting the S&P 500’s surge of more than 13% in April – the biggest one-month gain for the index since 1974.
While stock market investors have made up a big chunk of their 2020 losses, the major averages and nearly all sectors within them are still down significantly for the year.
One exception is the mining sector. The GDX Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:GDX) exploded 42% higher in April to make fresh new 7-year highs.
For the first time in a very long time, mining stocks are showing leadership. That has profound implications for precious metals markets.
For one thing, it suggests that gold and silver are back in favor as alternative, non-cyclical, safe-haven asset classes. Oftentimes during a major rally in the broad equities market, precious metals and mining shares get left behind – or even sold off.
Not during these times. Gold itself rallied to a multi-year high of $1,775/oz mid-month before taking a breather. A break from its current consolidation pattern to the upside would likely entail a run toward gold’s former all-time high above $1,900.
Relative strength in the GDX compared to gold has persisted throughout the month, which suggests mining stock investors are anticipating further upside in gold.
There is plenty of technical and fundamental evidence to support the thesis that gold is in a major bull market versus all fiat currencies and that it will soon trade up to new record highs in U.S. dollar terms.
The monetary backdrop has never looked worse for holders of U.S. dollars.
Interest rates have been pushed down toward zero at the same time as the Federal Reserve has embarked on an infinite asset-buying campaign.
At this week’s policy meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee pledged to maintain interest rates near zero for as long as necessary.
Policymakers also vowed to keep using any and all available tools to support the economy, which is currently contracting at a double-digit rate amidst nationwide COVID-19 lockdowns.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank is prepared to use its powers to push even more stimulus into the economy and “will do it to the absolute limit of those powers.”
The ultimate consequences for inflation are difficult to predict and won’t become clear until after the economy is allowed to begin functioning again.
The potential exists for a lot of pent-up demand to be unleashed and a lot of newly created Federal Reserve notes to push consumer and commodity prices sharply higher.
So far this year, gold has gained less on inflation fears and more on fears that everything else is at risk of collapsing. That showed up quite clearly in the gold:silver ratio spiking to over 125:1 in March – a mountainous peak never previously reached in modern recorded history.
The ratio didn’t come down as much in April as might have been expected given the rapid unwinding of the fear trade in the stock market and the upside breakout in high-risk mining equities. The gold:silver ratio closed Wednesday at 112:1 – still an extraordinarily wide spread between the two money metals.
A narrowing in favor of silver seems inevitable over time (years ahead). But as long as we remain in a crisis environment with an intentionally stunted economy, the gold:silver ratio can remain stubbornly elevated.
A major component of silver demand comes from industry, and much of the world’s industrial productive capacity has been taken offline.
At the same time, nearly half of the world’s silver mines have been shuttered during this crisis.
Even though the industry is contracting, investors are apparently optimistic that it can also become more profitable. Lower energy costs plus higher metal prices could certainly do the trick.
The mining sector as a whole has been forced to drastically decrease its production volumes instead of stupidly selling as much as it can at ridiculously low prices. In other words, it has been forced to adopt sound business practices in spite of its own apparent natural inclination to do otherwise!
Better profit margins and diminished output should bode well for both mining equities and the metals themselves.
Stefan Gleason is President of Money Metals Exchange, a precious metals dealer recently named “Best in the USA” by an independent global ratings group. A graduate of the University of Florida, Gleason is a seasoned business leader, investor, political strategist, and grassroots activist. Gleason has frequently appeared on national television networks such as CNN, FoxNews, and CNBC and in hundreds of publications such as the Wall Street Journal, The Street, and Seeking Alpha.
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activistpost--2020-04-30--FCC Wants Comments on Proposed RF Exposure Rules While Being Sued for Not Protecting Americans from

FCC Wants Comments on Proposed RF Exposure Rules While Being Sued for Not Protecting Americans from Unsafe Radiation Levels

The Federal Communication Commission ( FCC ) is supposed to protect Americans by regulating the telecom industry .
They have a long track record of being a corrupt and “ captured ” agency .
Last week , Full Measure ’ s Sharyl Attkisson interviewed FCC Chair Ajit Pai who bragged that the U.S. doesn ’ t have a “ heavy handed regulatory framework ” .
No sh*t. Lawsuits have been filed against them for NOT protecting Americans from unsafe levels of radiation ( see 1 , 2 ) and unwanted widespread 5G deployment ( see 1 , 2 , 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ space ( see 1 , 2 , 3 ) .
5G opponents include many respected experts and organizations including the Department of Defense whose opposition caused Congress to finally threaten to take action .
Regardless , the FCC is actually using the pandemic as an excuse to speed up 5G deployment ( see 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ) and approve WiFi 6 .
They seem to like kicking us when we ’ re down – us and our pets !
There have been reports of people and animals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since 2018 ( see 1 .
2 , 3 , 4 ) .
Additionally , exposure to all sources of wireless radiation reduces immunity AND causes other health issues AND increases cancer risk !
So what can you do ?
Make a comment before May 15 about their new proposed wireless radiation exposure rules .
FYI – their current rules don ’ t protect us either !
The FCC is soliciting public comment on several proposals regarding wireless radiation and human health .
We , along with our friends and colleagues across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effort to facilitate the submission of public comments on these issues .
All comments are due by May 15th .
After many iterations and guidance from good friends and public health experts , we are happy to announce that our web pages for helping you draft and submit your own comments in response to the FCC are finally ready !
Each of the three web pages ( Issue # 1 , Issue # 2 , and Issue # 3 ) will provide you with basic background information on specific proposed rule changes raised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can use to challenge those changes .
Go to the 5G Comments Page HERE Please remember to save copies of your comments to send to your representatives in Washington .
You may also want to repurpose your comments and send them to your local news outlets to be published as a “ Letter to the Editor ” or opinion piece .
Our campaign to build a national movement to support safe technology is making progress because of your efforts at the local level .
Thanks for all you do , and for your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t fight the good fight without you .

By B.N. Frank
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) is supposed to protect Americans by regulating the telecom industry. They have a long track record of being a corrupt and “captured” agency. Last week, Full Measure’s Sharyl Attkisson interviewed FCC Chair Ajit Pai who bragged that the U.S. doesn’t have a “heavy handed regulatory framework”. No sh*t. Lawsuits have been filed against them for NOT protecting Americans from unsafe levels of radiation (see 1, 2) and unwanted widespread 5G deployment (see 1, 2, 3) which includes satellites blasting it from space (see 1, 2, 3). 5G opponents include many respected experts and organizations including the Department of Defense whose opposition caused Congress to finally threaten to take action.
Regardless, the FCC is actually using the pandemic as an excuse to speed up 5G deployment (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) and approve WiFi 6. They seem to like kicking us when we’re down – us and our pets! There have been reports of people and animals getting sick after 5G was turned on since 2018 (see 1. 2, 3, 4). Additionally, exposure to all sources of wireless radiation reduces immunity AND causes other health issues AND increases cancer risk! So what can you do? Make a comment before May 15 about their new proposed wireless radiation exposure rules. FYI – their current rules don’t protect us either!
From 5G Crisis:
The FCC is soliciting public comment on several proposals regarding wireless radiation and human health. We, along with our friends and colleagues across the country, are helping coordinate a major effort to facilitate the submission of public comments on these issues. All comments are due by May 15th.
After many iterations and guidance from good friends and public health experts, we are happy to announce that our web pages for helping you draft and submit your own comments in response to the FCC are finally ready!
Each of the three web pages (Issue #1, Issue #2, and Issue #3) will provide you with basic background information on specific proposed rule changes raised in the docket and sample language you can use to challenge those changes.
Go to the 5G Comments Page HERE
Please remember to save copies of your comments to send to your representatives in Washington. You may also want to repurpose your comments and send them to your local news outlets to be published as a “Letter to the Editor” or opinion piece.
Our campaign to build a national movement to support safe technology is making progress because of your efforts at the local level. Thanks for all you do, and for your support of 5G Crisis! We can’t fight the good fight without you.
– The 5G Crisis Team


activistpost--2020-04-30--Harvard Kennedy School To Host Conference Addressing The Campaign Against Homeschooling Rights

The outcry over a Harvard Law School professor ’ s call for a “ presumptive ban ” on homeschooling has been swift and steady .
From education scholars to homeschooling alumni , there has been a flurry of harsh reactions over the recent Harvard Magazine article that highlights Elizabeth Bartholet ’ s recommendation to prohibit homeschooling .
I am glad to be one of the many people who are pushing back against this absurd recommendation , and am looking forward to presenting at a virtual conference this Friday , May 1st through the Harvard Kennedy School that addresses Harvard ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The conference is organized by Cevin Soling and his Harvard student-led group , Ideological Diversity .
Soling , an alumnus of the Harvard Graduate School of Education who is currently a fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School , directed the 2009 award-winning documentary , The War on Kids , which traces the ways in which today ’ s public schools increasingly resemble prisons .
Friday ’ s online conference is free and open to the public ( although Zoom space will be limited to the first 1,000 attendees ) , in stark contrast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hosted by Harvard Law School and led by Bartholet and others , against homeschooling .
In organizing Friday ’ s counter-conference , Soling said in a press release that the June “ summit is intellectually dishonest .
Not one of the invited speakers is expected to honestly address alternatives to compulsory schooling or accurately assess the existing model of schooling .
Instead , the organizers have already made it clear that they are attacking a strawman in order to promote an agenda.
” There may be many facets to their agenda , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the efforts to weaken both American families and the US Constitution .
In Bartholet ’ s recent Arizona Law Review article that underpins the Harvard Magazine polemic , the law professor calls the US Constitution “ outdated and inadequate.
” She advocates for a reinterpretation of the Constitution that moves from its historic model of “ negative rights , ” or of individuals being free from state intrusion , to “ positive rights ” in which the state grants rights and takes a more interventionist role in American life—in particular in the lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ correct to suggest that the current assault on homeschooling is simply a strawman for a much larger , more sinister attack on American freedom .
Bartholet says that she wants to ban homeschooling because she is concerned about “ authoritarian control ” of children by their families , but authoritarian control of families by the state is a far more dangerous proposition .
Vulnerable individuals and groups , or those who choose to live differently or express unpopular beliefs , are tragically the ones most susceptible to the authoritarian control of the state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more perplexing that Bartholet would point to Germany ( where homeschooling is illegal ) as the leader for America to follow in banning homeschooling .
Germany ’ s prohibition against homeschooling dates back to Nazi-era Germany and a desire to subordinate the individual to the powers of the state .
One of the speakers at Friday ’ s pro-homeschooling virtual conference is Corey DeAngelis , Director of School Choice at the Reason Foundation and Adjunct Scholar at the Cato Institute , who has been vigorously defending homeschoolers ’ rights for years and especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story .
DeAngelis told me in an interview : The main flaw in Bartholet ’ s presumptive ban on homeschooling is that it requires her to take the stance that everyone should be guilty until proven innocent .
That is completely backwards .
In America , we are thankfully innocent until proven guilty .
Her other main flaw is that she essentially compares homeschooling to perfection instead of the real life alternative—government schooling .
If she contended with the evidence comparing each sector , she would have to instead call for a presumptive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
DeAngelis , Soling , and I will also be joined by four other speakers at Friday ’ s event , including : Peter Gray , psychology professor at Boston College and author of Free To Learn ; Patrick Farenga , a longtime homeschooling advocate ; Michael Donnelly , Senior Counsel and Director of Global Outreach at the Home School Legal Defense Association ( HSLDA ) , which was widely attacked in Bartholet ’ s article ; and Brian Conner of the National Youth Rights Association .
It ’ s important to push @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choice and impose conformity and government control .
This isn ’ t just about homeschoolers .
It ’ s a signal that all of us must be ever vigilant in preserving the rights of the individual over the interests of the state .
Kerry McDonald is a Senior Education Fellow at FEE and author of Unschooled : Raising Curious , Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom ( Chicago Review Press , 2019 ) .
She is also an adjunct scholar at The Cato Institute and a regular Forbes contributor .
Kerry has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and an M.Ed .
in education policy from Harvard University .
She lives in Cambridge , Massachusetts with her husband and four children .
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By Kerry McDonald
The outcry over a Harvard Law School professor’s call for a “presumptive ban” on homeschooling has been swift and steady. From education scholars to homeschooling alumni, there has been a flurry of harsh reactions over the recent Harvard Magazine article that highlights Elizabeth Bartholet’s recommendation to prohibit homeschooling.
Fighting Harvard’s Disinformation Campaign
I am glad to be one of the many people who are pushing back against this absurd recommendation, and am looking forward to presenting at a virtual conference this Friday, May 1st through the Harvard Kennedy School that addresses Harvard’s “disinformation campaign against homeschooling.” The conference is organized by Cevin Soling and his Harvard student-led group, Ideological Diversity. Soling, an alumnus of the Harvard Graduate School of Education who is currently a fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, directed the 2009 award-winning documentary, The War on Kids, which traces the ways in which today’s public schools increasingly resemble prisons.
Friday’s online conference is free and open to the public (although Zoom space will be limited to the first 1,000 attendees), in stark contrast to a planned, invitation-only June summit hosted by Harvard Law School and led by Bartholet and others, against homeschooling. In organizing Friday’s counter-conference, Soling said in a press release that the June “summit is intellectually dishonest. Not one of the invited speakers is expected to honestly address alternatives to compulsory schooling or accurately assess the existing model of schooling. Instead, the organizers have already made it clear that they are attacking a strawman in order to promote an agenda.”
There may be many facets to their agenda, but the ones I find most troubling are the efforts to weaken both American families and the US Constitution. In Bartholet’s recent Arizona Law Review article that underpins the Harvard Magazine polemic, the law professor calls the US Constitution “outdated and inadequate.” She advocates for a reinterpretation of the Constitution that moves from its historic model of “negative rights,” or of individuals being free from state intrusion, to “positive rights” in which the state grants rights and takes a more interventionist role in American life—in particular in the lives of families and children.
Soling is correct to suggest that the current assault on homeschooling is simply a strawman for a much larger, more sinister attack on American freedom. Bartholet says that she wants to ban homeschooling because she is concerned about “authoritarian control” of children by their families, but authoritarian control of families by the state is a far more dangerous proposition. Vulnerable individuals and groups, or those who choose to live differently or express unpopular beliefs, are tragically the ones most susceptible to the authoritarian control of the state, which is why it is even more perplexing that Bartholet would point to Germany (where homeschooling is illegal) as the leader for America to follow in banning homeschooling. Germany’s prohibition against homeschooling dates back to Nazi-era Germany and a desire to subordinate the individual to the powers of the state.
Protecting Educational Liberty
One of the speakers at Friday’s pro-homeschooling virtual conference is Corey DeAngelis, Director of School Choice at the Reason Foundation and Adjunct Scholar at the Cato Institute, who has been vigorously defending homeschoolers’ rights for years and especially in the wake of the Harvard Magazine story. DeAngelis told me in an interview:
The main flaw in Bartholet’s presumptive ban on homeschooling is that it requires her to take the stance that everyone should be guilty until proven innocent. That is completely backwards. In America, we are thankfully innocent until proven guilty. Her other main flaw is that she essentially compares homeschooling to perfection instead of the real life alternative—government schooling. If she contended with the evidence comparing each sector, she would have to instead call for a presumptive ban on government schooling, not homeschooling.
He adds:
Homeschoolers aren’t the only ones who should be concerned with Bartholet’s views. This idea that we are all guilty until proven innocent could set precedent to strip us all of other liberties.
DeAngelis, Soling, and I will also be joined by four other speakers at Friday’s event, including: Peter Gray, psychology professor at Boston College and author of Free To Learn; Patrick Farenga, a longtime homeschooling advocate; Michael Donnelly, Senior Counsel and Director of Global Outreach at the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), which was widely attacked in Bartholet’s article; and Brian Conner of the National Youth Rights Association.
It’s important to push back against efforts to limit freedom and choice and impose conformity and government control. This isn’t just about homeschoolers. It’s a signal that all of us must be ever vigilant in preserving the rights of the individual over the interests of the state.
Source: FEE.org
Kerry McDonald is a Senior Education Fellow at FEE and author of Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom (Chicago Review Press, 2019). She is also an adjunct scholar at The Cato Institute and a regular Forbes contributor. Kerry has a B.A. in economics from Bowdoin College and an M.Ed. in education policy from Harvard University. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts with her husband and four children. You can sign up for her weekly newsletter on parenting and education here.
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activistpost--2020-04-30--What You Need to Know About Govt. Grants, Loans, and Forbearance to Survive the Pandemic Economy

We learned a lot from the 2008-2009 Great Recession .
As a CPA and real estate investor , I learned that sometimes there was absolutely nothing you can do to save a bad deal .
I learned that people often hang on to an old way of life much too long , putting their future in jeopardy .
I learned that some people never recover , emotionally , from a financial loss while others bounce back , stronger than ever .
It might be too early to make your walk-away plan , but it ’ s never too soon to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you right now ?
Your goal right now is to look at how you can have more money coming in and less money going out .
There are some government programs and lender programs to help .
Remember , though , that these are only temporary fixes .
But as a taxpayer , you may be eligible to get this money and it may help you survive the pandemic financially .
As we move into a new economy , you ’ re most likely going to need new strategies .
For now , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next couple of months .
Then , look at what ’ s next for you and your family .
Let ’ s start with the money that comes into your household .
Cash flow in .
The economic stimulus payments have begun to be distributed , but it ’ s an uneven roll-out .
If the IRS doesn ’ t have your direct deposit information , they ’ re going to mail a check to the address you used on the last tax return you filed .
But it could take a while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take 5 weeks to get all of the checks mailed that they know about .
If you want your payment faster , go to the irs.gov portal .
If you haven ’ t filed 2018 or 2019 because the amount of taxable income you had was under the income threshold ( $ 12,200 ) click on the “ non-filer ” button .
If you have filed 2018 or 2019 and the IRS doesn ’ t have your direct deposit information , click on “ Get My Money.
” This is also the portal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the status of your payment .
See : 177 Different Ways to Generate Extra Income If they can ’ t find your record , it could be because they think you weren ’ t due a payment , because you have SSI ( social security disability ) , VA benefits , or because of some glitch in their system .
Just keep checking back at irs.gov .
The stimulus payments are not a lot and , at this point , it ’ s just a one-time thing .
But it is something .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unemployment Insurance ( PUI ) addition to regular unemployment .
Under PUI there are some important changes : • The waiting period for unemployment is gone , • The federal government will give you an additional $ 600 per week on top of what the state gives you .
• The additional $ 600/week will last from 3/29/2020 -7/25/2020 , • Self-employed persons and people who didn ’ t work the minimum amount that is normally required for unemployment will qualify , • General unemployment insurance payments will last for 39 weeks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen and most of them have not done so yet .
It doesn ’ t mean you won ’ t get the money .
It just means you have to wait a little longer .
Reduce the cash going out Now , let ’ s look at what you can do to reduce the cash going out of your house .
The most common forms of debt payments in the American household are home mortgage , car payments , and credit card payments .
There are some options to reduce or delay some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t mean less debt .
In fact , it usually means more debt because of additional interest costs , But at least you don ’ t have to pay right now .
The term for not paying your mortgage is forbearance .
That means your mortgage payments are not currently due .
Currently , government-backed loans are mandatory 3-12 months forbearance periods .
If you have a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed loan , the lender is required to give you several options for paying back the missed payments .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want is to skip 3 months of payments through forbearance , and then find out the lender is going to collect all 4 payments in the next month or start foreclosure right away .
These options they are now told they have to offer are : • A loan extension so that the missed payments are added to the end of the mortgage • A loan modification so that the monthly mortgage payments are reduced • A repayment plan so that the forborne amount is spread out over several months ’ time For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go to this article .
If you ’ re not sure what type of loan you have , you can contact Fannie or Freddie directly to see if your loan qualifies .
Please note these rules only apply to government-backed mortgages .
Private mortgages don ’ t have these required options and may demand payment in full after the forbearance period ends .
Do you have a car payment that you can ’ t make ?
A number of car loan companies and leasing companies have programs in place to delay or extend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in at https : //cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/coronavirus-payment-relief to see if your lender is offering such a deal .
Communication is always best in cases like this .
Here ’ s an article about talking to creditors .
Many credit card companies are coming forward with forbearance programs as well .
They may allow you to put off making a payment , make a smaller payment , reduce your interest rate or eliminate late fees .
Some credit card issuers have also agreed to not report the late payments to credit bureaus .
That means your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , at least not by this .
You can find out more information on these programs at https : //www.foxbusiness.com/money/credit-card-forbearance-programs-bills What happens next ?
Now that you ’ ve got the next few months at least settled down , the question is , now what ?
First – don ’ t depend on the government , but be prepared to get the money they ’ re offering .
The new coronavirus economic stimulus and tax acts have created a whole new group of grants , loans , and tax breaks .
We call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four CoronaTax bills .
The first one dealt mainly with funding for important health agencies .
The gold is in the next two bills .
From the book , CoronaTax : Free Money !
New Opportunities !
, the purpose of these next two bills is : • Keeping you employed ( if you currently have a job ) , • Keeping your employees working ( assuming you have a business ) • If you can ’ t work now ( or your business can ’ t ) , getting you some income @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave for your employees , with the government ’ s help , and Get your family stable financially .
Then learn about what ’ s possible for the next step .
Form a strategy and implement perspective .
We ’ ve got a new economy coming .
Be prepared with knowledge , strategies , and action .
Diane Kennedy , CPA is the New York Times bestselling author of tax and business books .
Her website , USTaxAid.com , is dedicated to deciphering complicated tax law laws and turning them into actionable tax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep more money .
Visit her Facebook group for all the updates and check out her new book , CoronaTax : Free Money !
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By Dianne Kennedy
We learned a lot from the 2008-2009 Great Recession. As a CPA and real estate investor, I learned that sometimes there was absolutely nothing you can do to save a bad deal. I learned that people often hang on to an old way of life much too long, putting their future in jeopardy. I learned that some people never recover, emotionally, from a financial loss while others bounce back, stronger than ever.
It might be too early to make your walk-away plan, but it’s never too soon to look at your options. Where are you right now?
Your goal right now is to look at how you can have more money coming in and less money going out. There are some government programs and lender programs to help. Remember, though, that these are only temporary fixes. But as a taxpayer, you may be eligible to get this money and it may help you survive the pandemic financially.
(Editor’s Note: I’m well aware that many people have no interest whatsoever in taking help from the government. This being said, you may be eligible for certain programs that have recently been introduced. This money may help you survive if you’ve lost your job or lost income due to the pandemic. Nobody is twisting your arm and forcing you to take this money but if you are struggling to survive financially, here’s what you need to know about these temporary fixes. ~ Daisy)
As we move into a new economy, you’re most likely going to need new strategies. For now, let’s get you through the next couple of months. Then, look at what’s next for you and your family.
Let’s start with the money that comes into your household. Cash flow in.
The Government Economic Stimulus Payment
The economic stimulus payments have begun to be distributed, but it’s an uneven roll-out.
If the IRS doesn’t have your direct deposit information, they’re going to mail a check to the address you used on the last tax return you filed. But it could take a while. They’ve estimated it will take 5 weeks to get all of the checks mailed that they know about.
If you want your payment faster, go to the irs.gov portal. If you haven’t filed 2018 or 2019 because the amount of taxable income you had was under the income threshold ($12,200) click on the “non-filer” button. If you have filed 2018 or 2019 and the IRS doesn’t have your direct deposit information, click on “Get My Money.” This is also the portal you’ll use to find out the status of your payment.
If they can’t find your record, it could be because they think you weren’t due a payment, because you have SSI (social security disability), VA benefits, or because of some glitch in their system. Just keep checking back at irs.gov.
The stimulus payments are not a lot and, at this point, it’s just a one-time thing. But it is something.
Pandemic Unemployment Insurance (PUI)
A more interesting program is the Pandemic Unemployment Insurance (PUI) addition to regular unemployment. Under PUI there are some important changes:
The waiting period for unemployment is gone,
The federal government will give you an additional $600 per week on top of what the state gives you.
The additional $600/week will last from 3/29/2020 -7/25/2020,
Self-employed persons and people who didn’t work the minimum amount that is normally required for unemployment will qualify,
General unemployment insurance payments will last for 39 weeks.
The states are responsible for making this happen and most of them have not done so yet. It doesn’t mean you won’t get the money. It just means you have to wait a little longer.
Reduce the cash going out
Now, let’s look at what you can do to reduce the cash going out of your house.
The most common forms of debt payments in the American household are home mortgage, car payments, and credit card payments. There are some options to reduce or delay some of your current payments.
It doesn’t mean less debt. In fact, it usually means more debt because of additional interest costs, But at least you don’t have to pay right now.
Mortgage payments
The term for not paying your mortgage is forbearance. That means your mortgage payments are not currently due. Currently, government-backed loans are mandatory 3-12 months forbearance periods.
If you have a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed loan, the lender is required to give you several options for paying back the missed payments. This is important! The last thing you want is to skip 3 months of payments through forbearance, and then find out the lender is going to collect all 4 payments in the next month or start foreclosure right away.
These options they are now told they have to offer are:
A loan extension so that the missed payments are added to the end of the mortgage
A loan modification so that the monthly mortgage payments are reduced
A repayment plan so that the forborne amount is spread out over several months’ time
A full lump sum repayment
For more information on these new rules, go to this article.
If you’re not sure what type of loan you have, you can contact Fannie or Freddie directly to see if your loan qualifies.
Fannie Mae. 1-800-2FANNIE (8am to 8pm EST) KnowYourOptions.com/loanlookup › …
Freddie Mac. 1-800-FREDDIE (8am to 8pm EST) FreddieMac.com/mymortgage ›
Please note these rules only apply to government-backed mortgages. Private mortgages don’t have these required options and may demand payment in full after the forbearance period ends.
Car payments
Do you have a car payment that you can’t make? A number of car loan companies and leasing companies have programs in place to delay or extend the term of your contract.
Check in at https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/coronavirus-payment-relief to see if your lender is offering such a deal. Communication is always best in cases like this. Here’s an article about talking to creditors.
Credit cards
Many credit card companies are coming forward with forbearance programs as well. They may allow you to put off making a payment, make a smaller payment, reduce your interest rate or eliminate late fees. Some credit card issuers have also agreed to not report the late payments to credit bureaus. That means your credit score wouldn’t be impacted, at least not by this.
You can find out more information on these programs at https://www.foxbusiness.com/money/credit-card-forbearance-programs-bills
What happens next?
Now that you’ve got the next few months at least settled down, the question is, now what?
First – don’t depend on the government, but be prepared to get the money they’re offering. The new coronavirus economic stimulus and tax acts have created a whole new group of grants, loans, and tax breaks. We call these CoronaTax.
Congress has given us four CoronaTax bills. The first one dealt mainly with funding for important health agencies. The gold is in the next two bills.
From the book, CoronaTax: Free Money! New Opportunities!, the purpose of these next two bills is:
Keeping you employed (if you currently have a job),
Keeping your employees working (assuming you have a business)
If you can’t work now (or your business can’t), getting you some income fast,
Providing sick & paid leave for your employees, with the government’s help, and
Giving businesses special tax breaks. (source)
Get your family stable financially. Then learn about what’s possible for the next step. Form a strategy and implement perspective.
We’ve got a new economy coming. Be prepared with knowledge, strategies, and action.
Source: The Organic Prepper
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activistpost--2020-04-30--Over 30 Million Americans Have Lost Their Jobs In The Last Six Weeks

In the last week 3.839 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits for the first time .
That brings the six-week total to 30.31 million , which is over 12 times the prior worst five-week period in the last 50-plus years .
And of course , last week ’ s “ initial ” claims and this week ’ s “ continuing ” claims… the highest level of continuing claims ever .
A breakdown by states shows that claims generally declined , with the biggest drops in California , Florida and Connecticut , while Washington , Georgia and New York saw a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Different Ways to Generate Extra Income And as we noted previously , what is most disturbing is that in the last six weeks , far more Americans have filed for unemployment than jobs gained during the last decade since the end of the Great Recession… ( 22.13 million gained in a decade , 30.3 million lost in 6 weeks ) Worse still , the final numbers will likely be worsened due to the bailout itself : as a reminder , the Coronavirus Aid , Relief , and Economic Security ( CARES ) Act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contribute to new records being reached in coming weeks as it increases eligibility for jobless claims to self-employed and gig workers , extends the maximum number of weeks that one can receive benefits , and provides an additional $ 600 per week until July 31 .
A recent WSJ article noted that this has created incentives for some businesses to temporarily furlough their employees , knowing that they will be covered financially as the economy is shutdown .
Meanwhile , those making below $ 50k will generally be made whole and possibly be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mises ’ Robert Aro noted earlier in the week , the stimulus packages being handed out across this world provide us with an opportunity to document the anti-capitalist process as it unfolds in real time , keeping in mind that when these inflation schemes fail , it will likely be blamed on capitalism .
The combination of increasing the money supply in order to pay people not to produce goods or services has consequences that not a lot of people are talking about .
It flies in the face of the free market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest rate .
A loan that is forgivable is unconventional to say the least , because a loan is normally defined as an amount borrowed that is expected to be paid back with interest .
When a loan is given on a first-come-first-served basis for the purpose of paying people not to work and is forgivable because it ’ s guaranteed by the United States government , we shouldn ’ t call it a loan .
It may be called socialism , maybe interventionism , and some may still prefer the term statism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it comes to the Paycheck Protection Program : it ’ s not capitalism !
Welfare cliffs are of course not the only reason so many capable Americans languish in partial dependency on government assistance .
Dreadful government schools in poor areas and systematic obstacles to getting a job , such as minimum wage laws and occupational licensing laws , are also to blame .
But the perverse incentives of America ’ s welfare system really hurt , and the CARES Act may have been a serious tipping point .
But , hey , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ headlines as Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he anticipates most of the economy will restart by the end of August .
Finally , it is notable , we have lost 434 jobs for every confirmed US death from COVID-19 ( 60,999 ) .
Was it worth it ?
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By Tyler Durden
In the last week 3.839 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits for the first time.
That brings the six-week total to 30.31 million, which is over 12 times the prior worst five-week period in the last 50-plus years.
And of course, last week’s “initial” claims and this week’s “continuing” claims… the highest level of continuing claims ever.
A breakdown by states shows that claims generally declined, with the biggest drops in California, Florida and Connecticut, while Washington, Georgia and New York saw a continued pick up.
And as we noted previously, what is most disturbing is that in the last six weeks, far more Americans have filed for unemployment than jobs gained during the last decade since the end of the Great Recession… (22.13 million gained in a decade, 30.3 million lost in 6 weeks)
Worse still, the final numbers will likely be worsened due to the bailout itself: as a reminder, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, passed on March 27, could contribute to new records being reached in coming weeks as it increases eligibility for jobless claims to self-employed and gig workers, extends the maximum number of weeks that one can receive benefits, and provides an additional $600 per week until July 31. A recent WSJ article noted that this has created incentives for some businesses to temporarily furlough their employees, knowing that they will be covered financially as the economy is shutdown. Meanwhile, those making below $50k will generally be made whole and possibly be better off on unemployment benefits.
As Mises’ Robert Aro noted earlier in the week, the stimulus packages being handed out across this world provide us with an opportunity to document the anti-capitalist process as it unfolds in real time, keeping in mind that when these inflation schemes fail, it will likely be blamed on capitalism.
The combination of increasing the money supply in order to pay people not to produce goods or services has consequences that not a lot of people are talking about.
It flies in the face of the free market and is as nonsensical as a negative interest rate. A loan that is forgivable is unconventional to say the least, because a loan is normally defined as an amount borrowed that is expected to be paid back with interest. When a loan is given on a first-come-first-served basis for the purpose of paying people not to work and is forgivable because it’s guaranteed by the United States government, we shouldn’t call it a loan.
It may be called socialism, maybe interventionism, and some may still prefer the term statism; but one thing is certain when it comes to the Paycheck Protection Program: it’s not capitalism!
Welfare cliffs are of course not the only reason so many capable Americans languish in partial dependency on government assistance. Dreadful government schools in poor areas and systematic obstacles to getting a job, such as minimum wage laws and occupational licensing laws, are also to blame. But the perverse incentives of America’s welfare system really hurt, and the CARES Act may have been a serious tipping point.
But, hey, there’s good news… well optimistic headlines as Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he anticipates most of the economy will restart by the end of August.
Finally, it is notable, we have lost 434 jobs for every confirmed US death from COVID-19 (60,999) .
Was it worth it?
Source: ZeroHedge
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activistpost--2020-05-01--Guess Who’s Growing Your Meat? — New World Next Week

Welcome to the 406th episode of New World Next Week — the video series from Corbett Report and Media Monarchy @ @ @ @ @ most important developments in open source intelligence news .
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Welcome to the 406th episode of New World Next Week — the video series from Corbett Report and Media Monarchy that covers some of the most important developments in open source intelligence news. This week:
Story #1: Bill Gates Worked To End Livestock Production, Pushed Lab Grown Meat
Story #2: New Microsoft Bitcoin Mining System Set to Transform BTC Mining
Story #3: CT Cops Cancel Spy Drone, Showing Resistance to Medical Martial Law Can Work

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activistpost--2020-04-30--McDonald’s Starts To Ration Meat Amid Supply Chain “Concerns”

Just days after the CEO of Tyson Foods warned that the “ food supply chain is breaking ” , the disruptions due to the coronavirus are starting to surface not only in households and grocery stores , but also across corporate America , and even McDonald ’ s has now said it is changing how it is doling out beef and pork to its restaurants as a result .
The company has placed items like burgers , bacon and sausage on “ controlled allocation , ” according to Business Insider .
Additionally , the company ’ s distribution centers have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This means that the company is now going to be rationing meat supplies based on demand , instead of just ordering what the company thought was necessary .
And while it doesn ’ t yet mean the company is facing shortages , it does suggest that even the largest US fast food restaurant believes further scrutiny of its inventory is warranted as the next may very well be shortages .
Two key McDonald ’ s suppliers are Smithfield and Tyson – names we have covered extensively ( here and here ) over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus causing significant production bottlenecks .
More than 5,000 factory workers have contracted the coronavirus , with at least 20 of those dying .
McDonald ’ s executives said mid-week that major production reductions were expected through “ at least ” the first half of May .
McDonald ’ s CEO said on Thursday that the company , so far , had not had a supply chain break .
He also admitted , however , the state of the meat industry was “ concerning ” and that the company was “ monitoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” As pork , beef and chicken plants are being forced to close , even for short periods of time , millions of pounds of meat will disappear from the supply chain .
As a result , there will be limited supply of our products available in grocery stores until we are able to reopen our facilities that are currently closed .
Meanwhile , reflecting the growing supply scarcity , we previously reported that wholesale American beef prices had jumped 6 % to a record high of $ 330.82 per 100 pounds , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in February .
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By Tyler Durden
Just days after the CEO of Tyson Foods warned that the “food supply chain is breaking”, the disruptions due to the coronavirus are starting to surface not only in households and grocery stores, but also across corporate America, and even McDonald’s has now said it is changing how it is doling out beef and pork to its restaurants as a result.
The company has placed items like burgers, bacon and sausage on “controlled allocation,” according to Business Insider. Additionally, the company’s distribution centers have been placed on “managed supply”.
This means that the company is now going to be rationing meat supplies based on demand, instead of just ordering what the company thought was necessary. And while it doesn’t yet mean the company is facing shortages, it does suggest that even the largest US fast food restaurant believes further scrutiny of its inventory is warranted as the next may very well be shortages.
Two key McDonald’s suppliers are Smithfield and Tyson – names we have covered extensively (here and here) over the last month as they grapple with the coronavirus causing significant production bottlenecks. More than 5,000 factory workers have contracted the coronavirus, with at least 20 of those dying.
McDonald’s executives said mid-week that major production reductions were expected through “at least” the first half of May. McDonald’s CEO said on Thursday that the company, so far, had not had a supply chain break.
He also admitted, however, the state of the meat industry was “concerning” and that the company was “monitoring it, literally, hour by hour.”
Tyson chairman John Tyson said last weekend:
As pork, beef and chicken plants are being forced to close, even for short periods of time, millions of pounds of meat will disappear from the supply chain. As a result, there will be limited supply of our products available in grocery stores until we are able to reopen our facilities that are currently closed.
Meanwhile, reflecting the growing supply scarcity, we previously reported that wholesale American beef prices had jumped 6% to a record high of $330.82 per 100 pounds, a 62% increase from the lows in February.
Source: ZeroHedge
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activistpost--2020-04-30--Another Article About Why “Smart Tech” is Environmentally Toxic (The Ecologist)

Only fools continue to insist that “ Smart ” Technology is beneficial to humans and the environment .
This includes the tens of millions of electric , gas , and water “ Smart ” Meters installed by utility companies worldwide which have also increased utility customers ’ bills , are causing fires and explosions and all kinds of other mayhem .
Unfortunately , “ Smart ” Meters and Grids aren ’ t the only technology being touted as “ green ” while poisoning us ( see 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ) and the planet with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
5G , Internet of Things ( IoT ) , and “ Smart ” everything for “ Smart Cities ” are plenty toxic too .
Ditto on the tens of thousands of satellites being launched to blast 5G and WiFi back down at us from space ( see 1 , 2 , 3 ) .
More about them from The Ecologist : With data centres set to have a bigger carbon footprint than the whole aviation industry , smart technology ’ s benefits need urgent re-examination .
Smart technology has been promoted as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monitor and reduce carbon emissions and achieve energy efficiencies .
But is this the full picture ?
The embedded energy costs of communications technologies and voracious digital consumption are actually exacerbating global heating rather than helping prevent it , the recent Shift Project report , Lean ICT , Toward Digital Sobriety , suggests .
Besides the carbon issue , Paul Mobbs argues in Land Magazine that there is a “ significantly toxic ecological footprint ” from mining rare earth minerals essential for our devices .
For example , mining cobalt in Africa or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lithium ion batteries – is implicated in slavery and in the abuse of indigenous people ’ s rights .
Mining of the sea-bed for these minerals , another option being pursued , will put fragile marine ecosystems at further risk and , according to Greenpeace , may make climate change worse by releasing carbon stored in deep sea sediments .
All this gives pause for environmental thought .
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By B.N. Frank
Only fools continue to insist that “Smart” Technology is beneficial to humans and the environment. This includes the tens of millions of electric, gas, and water “Smart” Meters installed by utility companies worldwide which have also increased utility customers’ bills, are causing fires and explosions and all kinds of other mayhem.
Unfortunately, “Smart” Meters and Grids aren’t the only technology being touted as “green” while poisoning us (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) and the planet with their need for frequent replacement, etc. 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), and “Smart” everything for “Smart Cities” are plenty toxic too. Ditto on the tens of thousands of satellites being launched to blast 5G and WiFi back down at us from space (see 1, 2, 3).
More about them from The Ecologist:
With data centres set to have a bigger carbon footprint than the whole aviation industry, smart technology’s benefits need urgent re-examination. Smart technology has been promoted as ‘green’ because it can help monitor and reduce carbon emissions and achieve energy efficiencies. But is this the full picture? The embedded energy costs of communications technologies and voracious digital consumption are actually exacerbating global heating rather than helping prevent it, the recent Shift Project report, Lean ICT, Toward Digital Sobriety, suggests. […] Mining Besides the carbon issue, Paul Mobbs argues in Land Magazine that there is a “significantly toxic ecological footprint” from mining rare earth minerals essential for our devices. For example, mining cobalt in Africa or lithium in Argentina – key ingredients of lithium ion batteries – is implicated in slavery and in the abuse of indigenous people’s rights. Mining of the sea-bed for these minerals, another option being pursued, will put fragile marine ecosystems at further risk and, according to Greenpeace, may make climate change worse by releasing carbon stored in deep sea sediments. All this gives pause for environmental thought. Read full article

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activistpost--2020-05-01--MUST SEE: How Bill Gates Monopolized Global Health

This question , once merely academic , is becoming a very real question for those who are beginning to realize @ @ @ @ @ has been used to gain control over every corner of the fields of public health @ @ @ @ @ development .
And now that we are presented with the very problem that Gates has @ @ @ @ @ , we will soon find that this software developer with no medical training is going @ @ @ @ @ control over the fates of billions of people .
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By James Corbett
Who is Bill Gates? A software developer? A businessman? A philanthropist? A global health expert?
This question, once merely academic, is becoming a very real question for those who are beginning to realize that Gates’ unimaginable wealth has been used to gain control over every corner of the fields of public health, medical research and vaccine development.
And now that we are presented with the very problem that Gates has been talking about for years, we will soon find that this software developer with no medical training is going to leverage that wealth into control over the fates of billions of people.
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activistpost--2020-05-01--MIT Ridicules Critics Of Technocrat Coup d’état

The masterful and carefully constructed lead paragraph in MIT ’ s Technology Review article Five things we need to do to make contact tracing really work states , You can see the clever use of words to conclude that anyone who would dare to criticize “ contact tracing ” is thrown in with “ opportunistic hucksters , loud frauds and coronavirus deniers ” .
Furthermore , these deniers apparently make wild accusations , blaming “ everyone and everything from Chinese-Americans to Bill Gates to 5G Networks.
” MIT , on the other hand , positions itself as being in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things in the name of solving a problem that must be solved .
What does MIT recommend ?
• Task 3 : Ensure that tracing covers as many people as possible • Task 4 : Accept that technology alone can not solve this problem • Task 5 .
And do it all , now .
After the shock of hiring 100,000 manual tracers , the writer anticipates the typical objection over invasion of privacy and seeks to overcome it : But , aren ’ t Google and Apple the two tech giants who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its owner ) is at all times ?
Don ’ t they have 100 % of our personal identification data plus ancillary information about our purchases , preferences , travels , medical history , etc ?
Haven ’ t they already been investigated and fined by governments for mishandling customer data ?
And , apparently MIT , et al.
, have no problem in throwing HIPAA legislation out the door once and for all .
You remember HIPAA , right ?
That ’ s the form you are almost forced to sign whenever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
HIPAA is an actual US law ( imagine , a real law passed by Congress ) that stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act .
It was passed in 2003 to provide privacy standards to protect a patient ’ s medical records and other health information , and yet companies like Google already have the full health records of millions of US citizens without their knowledge or consent .
The global elite have been very adept at deflecting criticism for decades .
The exact same techniques were used against Antony Sutton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It never mattered whether critics like us were swept to the far left or the far right , but the elitists always left themselves as the moderate , reasonable and level-headed center .
Nothing has changed , and MIT just fell into their own trap .
Take it for what it is : pure propaganda to sell you on their purely Technocrat agenda .
Don ’ t buy it for one minute .
Also See : Stop Calling It Contact Tracing !
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By Patrick Wood
The masterful and carefully constructed lead paragraph in MIT’s Technology Review article Five things we need to do to make contact tracing really work states,
The ongoing pandemic is fertile ground for opportunistic hucksters, loud frauds, and coronavirus deniers who attack or blame everyone and everything from Chinese-Americans to Bill Gates to 5G networks. The latest front in this bizarre war: contact tracing.
You can see the clever use of words to conclude that anyone who would dare to criticize “contact tracing” is thrown in with “opportunistic hucksters, loud frauds and coronavirus deniers”. Furthermore, these deniers apparently make wild accusations, blaming “everyone and everything from Chinese-Americans to Bill Gates to 5G Networks.”
(Oh, you poor, ignorant masses who live in darkness and have so misunderstood science. When will you just shut up and start trusting those who have PhDs and all kinds of important letters after their names?)
MIT, on the other hand, positions itself as being in the “reasonable center”, doing responsible things in the name of solving a problem that must be solved. What does MIT recommend?
Task 1: Hire 100,000 manual tracers
Task 2: Protect privacy
Task 3: Ensure that tracing covers as many people as possible
Task 4: Accept that technology alone cannot solve this problem
Task 5. And do it all, now.
Addressing Objections On Privacy
After the shock of hiring 100,000 manual tracers, the writer anticipates the typical objection over invasion of privacy and seeks to overcome it:
Medical surveillance has repeatedly proved to be a life-saving tool, however, and Apple and Google say they are making privacy a priority by building decentralized systems designed to make malicious surveillance difficult while also providing key data to public health authorities. (emphasis added)
But, aren’t Google and Apple the two tech giants who know exactly where every phone (and its owner) is at all times? Don’t they have 100% of our personal identification data plus ancillary information about our purchases, preferences, travels, medical history, etc? Haven’t they already been investigated and fined by governments for mishandling customer data?
And, apparently MIT, et al., have no problem in throwing HIPAA legislation out the door once and for all. You remember HIPAA, right? That’s the form you are almost forced to sign whenever you enter any type of medical facility.
HIPAA is an actual US law (imagine, a real law passed by Congress) that stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It was passed in 2003 to provide privacy standards to protect a patient’s medical records and other health information, and yet companies like Google already have the full health records of millions of US citizens without their knowledge or consent.
The Bottom Line
The global elite have been very adept at deflecting criticism for decades. The exact same techniques were used against Antony Sutton and myself back in the 1970s. It never mattered whether critics like us were swept to the far left or the far right, but the elitists always left themselves as the moderate, reasonable and level-headed center.
Nothing has changed, and MIT just fell into their own trap.
Take it for what it is: pure propaganda to sell you on their purely Technocrat agenda. Don’t buy it for one minute.
Source: Technocracy News & Trends
Patrick Wood is a leading and critical expert on Sustainable Development, Green Economy, Agenda 21, 2030 Agenda and historic Technocracy.
He is the author of Technocracy Rising: The Trojan Horse of Global Transformation (2015) and co-author of Trilaterals Over Washington, Volumes I and II (1978-1980) with the late Antony C. Sutton.
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activistpost--2020-05-01--Americans Just Can’t Get Enough Gold & Silver

Precious metals markets enter the month of May with some mixed signals near term .
But the long-term picture continues to look constructive .
All the metals appear to have put in major bottoms during the panic selling of mid to late March .
Barring another wave of virus outbreaks and economic lockdowns , the gradual reopening of state , local , and national economies should start to unleash more industrial and jewelry demand in the not too distant future .
And the extraordinary fiscal and monetary stimulus being pumped into the financial system will , if nothing else , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dollar .
Earlier this week , the Federal Open Market Committee met and pledged to keep interest rates near zero for as long as necessary .
In prepared remarks , Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell admitted the economy is contracting at an unprecedented rate but vowed that the Fed would come to the rescue with a “ full range of tools.
” Jerome Powell : The forceful measures that we as a country are taking to control the spread of the virus have brought much of the economy to an abrupt halt .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ been asked to stay home and basic social interactions are greatly curtailed .
People are putting their lives and livelihoods on hold at significant economic and personal cost .
Overall , economic activity will likely drop at an unprecedented rate in the second quarter .
Inflation is also being held down , reflecting weaker demand as well as significantly lower energy prices .
Both the depth and the duration of the economic downturn are extraordinarily uncertain .
The Federal Reserve ’ s response is guided by our mandate to promote maximum employment and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with our responsibilities to promote the stability of the financial system .
We ’ re also committed to using our full range of tools to support the economy in this challenging time .
The Fed ’ s tools have built a gargantuan balance sheet that currently comes in today at a record $ 6.6 trillion .
The ultimate consequences of its unprecedented actions are still unknown .
But the huge rallies in the stock market and precious metals markets last month suggest strongly that the central bank has successfully held deflation at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s men have not been able to put Humpty Dumpty back together again , at least not yet .
In fact , the situation in the real economy continues to worsen at a dramatic rate .
This week , the federal government announced that Americans filed another 4.5 million new unemployment claims across the U.S. , taking the total to over 30 million jobs lost in the past 6 weeks .
This number is set to grow further — and will be slow to recover , even when the lockdowns are loosened .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Extra Income In fact , as spending behaviors continue to change in our consumption-based economy , it ’ s unlikely that certain jobs and businesses will ever return .
And once the full extent of the carnage sinks in with the American people and policymakers , new financial panics and government interventions could ensue .
Nevertheless , we could see the velocity of the greatly expanded currency supply pick up in the months ahead as some people return to work and spend back into the economy .
That would have major inflationary implications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ markets for clues about inflation expectations among investors .
Last month gold hit an 8-year high just shy of $ 1,800 an ounce before pulling back .
That move was not confirmed by silver or other metals .
However , the more speculative gold mining stocks did record new multi-year highs .
The miners led the stock market out of its March crash , becoming the strongest sector of all .
That bodes well for gold and silver prices .
Mining stock investors are anticipating a healthier market for metals producers .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ profits is being able to sell mined products at higher spot prices .
On Thursday , the World Gold Council reported that total investment demand for the gold surged 80 % year-on-year in the first quarter to 540 metric tons .
Strong bullion buying and ultra-stimulative monetary policy led Bank of America recently to raise its upside target for gold to $ 3,000 per ounce while pointing out “ the Fed can ’ t print gold.
” Meanwhile , both platinum and silver have traded at historically large discounts to gold this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gain much ground on gold in April .
It remains extremely depressed in the paper market – although somewhat less so in the physical bullion market where silver coins continue to command large premiums above spot .
To be sure , Americans seem to be waking up to a need to buy financial insurance in the form of physical gold and silver , and a slowing in retail demand is nowhere in sight .
Mike Gleason is a Director with Money Metals Exchange , a national precious metals dealer with over 50,000 customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a strong proponent of personal liberty , limited government and the Austrian School of Economics .
A graduate of the University of Florida , Gleason has extensive experience in management , sales and logistics as well as precious metals investing .
He also puts his longtime broadcasting background to good use , hosting a weekly precious metals podcast since 2011 , a program listened to by tens of thousands each week .
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By Mike Gleason
Precious metals markets enter the month of May with some mixed signals near term. But the long-term picture continues to look constructive. All the metals appear to have put in major bottoms during the panic selling of mid to late March.
Barring another wave of virus outbreaks and economic lockdowns, the gradual reopening of state, local, and national economies should start to unleash more industrial and jewelry demand in the not too distant future.
And the extraordinary fiscal and monetary stimulus being pumped into the financial system will, if nothing else, work toward the debasement of the U.S. dollar.
Earlier this week, the Federal Open Market Committee met and pledged to keep interest rates near zero for as long as necessary. In prepared remarks, Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell admitted the economy is contracting at an unprecedented rate but vowed that the Fed would come to the rescue with a “full range of tools.”
Jerome Powell: The forceful measures that we as a country are taking to control the spread of the virus have brought much of the economy to an abrupt halt. Many businesses have closed, people have been asked to stay home and basic social interactions are greatly curtailed. People are putting their lives and livelihoods on hold at significant economic and personal cost.
Overall, economic activity will likely drop at an unprecedented rate in the second quarter. Inflation is also being held down, reflecting weaker demand as well as significantly lower energy prices. Both the depth and the duration of the economic downturn are extraordinarily uncertain. The Federal Reserve’s response is guided by our mandate to promote maximum employment and stable prices for the American people, along with our responsibilities to promote the stability of the financial system. We’re also committed to using our full range of tools to support the economy in this challenging time.
The Fed’s tools have built a gargantuan balance sheet that currently comes in today at a record $6.6 trillion. The ultimate consequences of its unprecedented actions are still unknown. But the huge rallies in the stock market and precious metals markets last month suggest strongly that the central bank has successfully held deflation at bay.
But all the king’s men have not been able to put Humpty Dumpty back together again, at least not yet. In fact, the situation in the real economy continues to worsen at a dramatic rate.
This week, the federal government announced that Americans filed another 4.5 million new unemployment claims across the U.S., taking the total to over 30 million jobs lost in the past 6 weeks. This number is set to grow further — and will be slow to recover, even when the lockdowns are loosened.
In fact, as spending behaviors continue to change in our consumption-based economy, it’s unlikely that certain jobs and businesses will ever return. And once the full extent of the carnage sinks in with the American people and policymakers, new financial panics and government interventions could ensue.
Nevertheless, we could see the velocity of the greatly expanded currency supply pick up in the months ahead as some people return to work and spend back into the economy. That would have major inflationary implications.
We can look to precious metals markets for clues about inflation expectations among investors. Last month gold hit an 8-year high just shy of $1,800 an ounce before pulling back. That move was not confirmed by silver or other metals.
However, the more speculative gold mining stocks did record new multi-year highs. The miners led the stock market out of its March crash, becoming the strongest sector of all.
That bodes well for gold and silver prices. Mining stock investors are anticipating a healthier market for metals producers. And key to their ability to grow their profits is being able to sell mined products at higher spot prices.
On Thursday, the World Gold Council reported that total investment demand for the gold surged 80% year-on-year in the first quarter to 540 metric tons. Strong bullion buying and ultra-stimulative monetary policy led Bank of America recently to raise its upside target for gold to $3,000 per ounce while pointing out “the Fed can’t print gold.”
Meanwhile, both platinum and silver have traded at historically large discounts to gold this year. Silver wasn’t able to gain much ground on gold in April. It remains extremely depressed in the paper market – although somewhat less so in the physical bullion market where silver coins continue to command large premiums above spot.
To be sure, Americans seem to be waking up to a need to buy financial insurance in the form of physical gold and silver, and a slowing in retail demand is nowhere in sight.
Mike Gleason is a Director with Money Metals Exchange, a national precious metals dealer with over 50,000 customers. Gleason is a hard money advocate and a strong proponent of personal liberty, limited government and the Austrian School of Economics. A graduate of the University of Florida, Gleason has extensive experience in management, sales and logistics as well as precious metals investing. He also puts his longtime broadcasting background to good use, hosting a weekly precious metals podcast since 2011, a program listened to by tens of thousands each week.
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activistpost--2020-05-01--New Study / Same Results:  Screen Time for Babies Linked to Autism Symptoms Later

Expert warnings about babies and screen time are nothing new .
Neither are warnings about cell phone and WiFi radiation exposure and babies – including from the American Academy of Pediatrics .
In fact , NO SAFE LEVEL of wireless radiation exposure has even been scientifically determined for kids or pregnant women .
5G , Bluetooth , cell phone radiation and WiFi are all sources of wireless ( see 1 , 2 ) .
Electric , gas , and water utility “ Smart ” Meters operate via wireless ( see 1 , 2 .
3 .
4 ) .
Research @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health issues including increased cancer risk AND weakening or disrupting the blood-brain barrier and causing it to leak ( see 1 , 2 .
3 ) .
Children seem to be much more affected because they are smaller and their skulls are thinner .
Think about that before putting a wireless baby monitor next to your babies ’ beds or a “ Smart ” Diaper on their bottoms with an activity tracker strapped to your wrist ( see 1 , 2 ) .
But I digress .
Tech insiders ( including Bill Gates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ screen time all along .
More about “ Screen Time ” and babies from MedPageToday : Babies who watched television or video screens when they were 12 months old showed more autism-like symptoms when they reached age 2 , a prospective study showed .
Similarly , 12-month-old infants who had daily play with their parents had fewer autism-like symptoms at age 2 , reported David Bennett , PhD , of Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia , and co-authors Viewing screens at age 12 months was associated with 4.2 % greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms compared with not viewing screens , the researchers wrote online in JAMA Pediatrics .
Daily play time with a parent was associated with 8.9 % fewer ASD-like symptoms compared with less frequent play , the team added .
Government agencies worldwide have been taking action to warn about wireless exposure to children – most recently in Russia – for many years already .
Not in the U.S. though .
The Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) is supposed to protect Americans by regulating the telecom industry .
They don ’ t .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ regulations regarding wireless radiation AND they are using the pandemic as an excuse to speed up 5G deployment ( see 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ) and approve WiFi 6 !
Lawsuits have been filed against them for NOT protecting Americans from unsafe levels of radiation ( see 1 , 2 ) and unwanted widespread 5G deployment ( see 1 , 2 , 3 ) which includes satellites blasting it at us from space ( see 1 , 2 , 3 ) .
5G opponents include the Department of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threaten to take action against the agency .
But I digress again .
Reducing “ screen time ” may help babies but it doesn ’ t seem like it will be nearly enough , does it ?
None of this wireless seems to be good for babies or the rest of us or even our pets .
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By B.N. Frank
Expert warnings about babies and screen time are nothing new. Neither are warnings about cell phone and WiFi radiation exposure and babies – including from the American Academy of Pediatrics. In fact, NO SAFE LEVEL of wireless radiation exposure has even been scientifically determined for kids or pregnant women. 5G, Bluetooth, cell phone radiation and WiFi are all sources of wireless (see 1, 2). Electric, gas, and water utility “Smart” Meters operate via wireless (see 1, 2. 3. 4).
Research has determined that exposure can cause many health issues including increased cancer risk AND weakening or disrupting the blood-brain barrier and causing it to leak (see 1, 2. 3). Children seem to be much more affected because they are smaller and their skulls are thinner. Think about that before putting a wireless baby monitor next to your babies’ beds or a “Smart” Diaper on their bottoms with an activity tracker strapped to your wrist (see 1, 2). But I digress. Tech insiders (including Bill Gates) have been limiting their own kids’ screen time all along.
More about “Screen Time” and babies from MedPageToday:
Babies who watched television or video screens when they were 12 months old showed more autism-like symptoms when they reached age 2, a prospective study showed. Similarly, 12-month-old infants who had daily play with their parents had fewer autism-like symptoms at age 2, reported David Bennett, PhD, of Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, and co-authors Viewing screens at age 12 months was associated with 4.2% greater autism spectrum disorder (ASD)-like symptoms compared with not viewing screens, the researchers wrote online in JAMA Pediatrics. Daily play time with a parent was associated with 8.9% fewer ASD-like symptoms compared with less frequent play, the team added. Read full article
Government agencies worldwide have been taking action to warn about wireless exposure to children – most recently in Russia – for many years already. Not in the U.S. though. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is supposed to protect Americans by regulating the telecom industry. They don’t. They have even refused to update 24-year-old regulations regarding wireless radiation AND they are using the pandemic as an excuse to speed up 5G deployment (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) and approve WiFi 6! Lawsuits have been filed against them for NOT protecting Americans from unsafe levels of radiation (see 1, 2) and unwanted widespread 5G deployment (see 1, 2, 3) which includes satellites blasting it at us from space (see 1, 2, 3). 5G opponents include the Department of Defense whose opposition inspired Congress to finally threaten to take action against the agency.
But I digress again. Reducing “screen time” may help babies but it doesn’t seem like it will be nearly enough, does it? None of this wireless seems to be good for babies or the rest of us or even our pets.
Activist Post reports regularly about unsafe technology. For more information, visit our archives and the following websites:
Subscribe to Activist Post for truth, peace, and freedom news. Become an Activist Post Patron for as little as $1 per month at Patreon. Follow us on SoMee, HIVE, Flote, Minds, and Twitter.
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