A Conversation about the Popsicle Index

A Conversation about the Popsicle Index

[CAF Note: I first published this in 1999. I thought I would update it and republish.] By Catherine Austin Fitts When I was a child,

A Conversation about the Popsicle Index

A Conversation about the Popsicle Index

[CAF Note: I first published this in 1999. I thought I would update it and republish.] By Catherine Austin Fitts When I was a child, the way our neighborhood would figure things out was by

Catherine’s Latest Kiva Loan

Catherine’s Latest Kiva Loan

Nazih is a 55-year-old married man and father of four children. He has more than 35 years of unique experience in agriculture with a deep knowledge in the growing of various products and plant rooting.

Quote du Jour – Jay Gould

Quote du Jour – Jay Gould

“I can hire one-half of the working class to kill the other half“. ~ Jay Gould – 19th century railroad robber baron Related reading: Jay

Quote du Jour

Quote du Jour

“I can hire one-half of the working class to kill the other half“. ~ Jay Gould – 19th century railroad robber baron Related reading: Jay

Buckminster Fuller

Buckminster Fuller

Related reading: Buckminster Fuller From Wikipedia Richard Buckminster Fuller (Biography) History.mcs

Consciousness Beyond  Chemtrails

Consciousness Beyond Chemtrails

The Largest Stand Ever Against Chemtrails August 17th – 19th , 2012 Live Conference in LA & Global Webcast Ebell Theatre 743 S Lucerne Blvd

Consciousness Beyond  Chemtrails

Consciousness Beyond Chemtrails

The Largest Stand Ever Against Chemtrails August 17th – 19th , 2012Live Conference in LA & Global WebcastEbell Theatre743 S Lucerne BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90010323-931-1277 15 Experts in Chemtrails and Metaphysics Permier of “Why in

LIBOR Scandal: Let’s Play 20 Questions

LIBOR Scandal: Let’s Play 20 Questions

Art by William Banzai By Catherine Austin Fitts, Published July 12 Basic Facts: LIBOR = London Interbank Offered Rate See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libor LIBOR is an estimate set

Libor Rigging:  The Tip of the Iceberg

Libor Rigging: The Tip of the Iceberg

By Rob Kirby GATA was born in the late 1990’s – primarily on the back of fundamental research by Frank Veneroso regarding Central Bank Gold

Libor Rigging:  The Tip of the Iceberg

Libor Rigging: The Tip of the Iceberg

By Rob Kirby GATA was born in the late 1990’s – primarily on the back of fundamental research by Frank Veneroso regarding Central Bank Gold Leasing. Veneroso’s intellectual curiosity was aroused after being fed detailed

U.S. Drought Worst Since Mid-’50s

U.S. Drought Worst Since Mid-’50s

The Seattle Times 17 July 2012 By Jim Suhr and Steve Karnowski The Associated Press The nation’s widest drought in decades is spreading, with more

U.S. Drought Worst Since Mid-’50s

U.S. Drought Worst Since Mid-’50s

The Seattle Times 17 July 2012 By Jim Suhr and Steve Karnowski The Associated Press The nation’s widest drought in decades is spreading, with more than half of the continental United States in some stage

The Singapore Dollar

The Singapore Dollar

Our favorite substitute for the euro while we ride out the storm in the Eurozone is the Singapore dollar. While commodity currencies might be prime

The Singapore Dollar

The Singapore Dollar

Our favorite substitute for the euro while we ride out the storm in the Eurozone is the Singapore dollar. While commodity currencies might be prime beneficiaries of the increased trigger friendliness at major central banks,

Insights From Ingo Swann

Insights From Ingo Swann

Ingo Swan “It’s unkind to point out the Obvious To those who don’t want to see it. But it’s worse to point out the Invisible

Insights From Ingo Swann

Insights From Ingo Swann

Ingo Swan “It’s unkind to point out the Obvious To those who don’t want to see it. But it’s worse to point out the Invisible To those convinced it doesn’t exist.” “What, When, and Who

A Day Made of Glass

A Day Made of Glass

Watch “A Day Made of Glass” and take a look at Corning’s vision for the future with specialty glass at the heart of it.

Letters from Fleurette: Mary’s Mosaic

Letters from Fleurette: Mary’s Mosaic

[ CAF Note: I have asked Fleurette to allow me to publish her letters to me for subscribers.Fleurette is a dear friend, subscribe and force

Letters from Fleurette: Mary’s Mosaic

Letters from Fleurette: Mary’s Mosaic

[ CAF Note: I have asked Fleurette to allow me to publish her letters to me for subscribers.Fleurette is a dear friend, subscribe and force of nature from Vancouver, British Columbia.] Dear Catherine, As you

Quote du Jour

Quote du Jour

“When a lot of money has a negative return on investment, there is never enough money. The last expenditure has created the need for more

Quote du Jour

Quote du Jour

America is locked in deflation.  The Fed has ballooned the M2 money supply by 9.3% in the last year and M1 is up a whopping

The Real Deal on Outsourcing

The Real Deal on Outsourcing

By Peter Morici No issue is more misunderstood, or been more purposefully confused by the Romney and Obama campaigns, than outsourcing. Outsourcing is merely the

The Real Deal on Outsourcing

The Real Deal on Outsourcing

By Peter Morici No issue is more misunderstood, or been more purposefully confused by the Romney and Obama campaigns, than outsourcing. Outsourcing is merely the importing side of international trade — purchasing abroad goods and

If You Have Guns, Who Needs Banks?

If You Have Guns, Who Needs Banks?

By Staff Writers The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) is considering launching its own bank to better manage its accounts, the new chief

If You Have Guns, Who Needs Banks?

If You Have Guns, Who Needs Banks?

By Staff Writers The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) is considering launching its own bank to better manage its accounts, the new chief of subsidiary Airbus said in an interview. Continue reading the

Branson’s Virgin Galactic ‘Spaceship’ in UK Debut

Branson’s Virgin Galactic ‘Spaceship’ in UK Debut

By Graham Ruddick Speaking at the Farnborough Airshow, Sir Richard said Virgin Galactic wants to “revolutionise the way we get to space” and that he and his children will be the first passengers when the

Money & Markets – Week of 7.15.12

Money & Markets – Week of 7.15.12

Highway Bill Saves GE $2.5 Billion In Pension Contributions Pensions and Investments 20 July 2012 General Electric Co., Stamford, Conn., will reduce its pension contributions

Precious Metals – Week of 7.15.12

Precious Metals – Week of 7.15.12

Gold: A Review Of Possible Effects Of The Proposed Regulatory Risk Changes On Its Price Seeking Alpha 12 July 2012 Gold price is subject to

Geopolitical – Week of 7.15.12

Geopolitical – Week of 7.15.12

Iran ausschalten – Hillary Clinton & James Baker YouTube 15 July 2012 FBI raids City Hall In New Jersey’s capital New York Post 19 July

Science & Technology – Week of 7.15.12

Science & Technology – Week of 7.15.12

Astonishing Pictures Of The Young Gorillas Who Worked Together To Dismantle The Poachers’ Trap That Killed Their Friends Daily Mail 19 July 2012 Just days

Food & Health – Week of 7.15.12

Food & Health – Week of 7.15.12

Heat Leaves Ranchers A Stark Option: Sell New York Times 15 July 2012 As a relentless drought bakes prairie soil to dust and dries up

Life – Week of 7.15.12

Life – Week of 7.15.12

Protect Yourself From ID Theft On Vacation Kiplinger 9 July 2012 I’m going on vacation next week. What should I do to protect myself from

Seeds of Freedom

Seeds of Freedom

The story of seed has become one of loss, control, dependence and debt. It’s been written by those who want to make vast profit from

Seeds of Freedom

Seeds of Freedom

The story of seed has become one of loss, control, dependence and debt. It’s been written by those who want to make vast profit from our food system, no matter what the true cost.  It’s

“Frightening Factoid”

“Frightening Factoid”

Wal-Mart now sells to the citizens of the United States more than one-fifth of their food, which is more than the combined sales of its

“Frightening Factoid”

“Frightening Factoid”

Wal-Mart now sells to the citizens of the United States more than one-fifth of their food, which is more than the combined sales of its three largest competitors. Related reading: Walmart From Wikipedia GMO From

UFOs Over The UK

UFOs Over The UK

(CAF Note: Is the LIBOR scandal sufficiently frustrating that the UK Defense establishment thought we needed some light reading for the weekend?) By Ed Krayewski

UFOs Over The UK

UFOs Over The UK

(CAF Note: Is the LIBOR scandal sufficiently frustrating that the UK Defense establishment thought we needed some light reading for the weekend?) By Ed Krayewski The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense released 6,700 pages worth

Precious Metals Market Report – 7.12.12

Precious Metals Market Report – 7.12.12

 “Keep Calm and Carry On” ~ British government advice regarding the possibility of invasion during WWII By Catherine Austin Fitts It’s time for the Precious

Lloyds Could Face £1.5bn Claim Over Libor

Lloyds Could Face £1.5bn Claim Over Libor

Lloyds Banking Group could have to pay out more than £1bn over claims it was involved in the manipulation of Libor, according to City analysts.

Mandelman Matters, with Catherine Austin Fitts: LBO AMERICA

Mandelman Matters, with Catherine Austin Fitts: LBO AMERICA

“Catherine Austin Fitts has perspective on the housing and mortgage meltdown like no other. Under President George Herbert Walker Bush, she was Assistant Secretary of Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner at HUD, where she basically

The Post-Employee Economy

The Post-Employee Economy

[click on the image for a larger version] By Conor Sen Robots have come to destroy our way of life, just as we saw in

The Post-Employee Economy

The Post-Employee Economy

[click on the image for a larger version] By Conor Sen Robots have come to destroy our way of life, just as we saw in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, though not as we expected. They’re

Oil: The Next Revolution

Oil: The Next Revolution

Published by Harvard University Whatever the future, the analysis reported in this paper reveals some important points:  • Oil is not in short supply. From

Oil: The Next Revolution

Oil: The Next Revolution

Published by Harvard University Whatever the future, the analysis reported in this paper reveals some important points:  • Oil is not in short supply. From a purely physical point of view, there are huge volumes

Money & Markets – Week of 7.8.12

Money & Markets – Week of 7.8.12

Regulators Charge Futures Brokerage Firm and Chief With Fraud DealBook (12 July 12) Corn Deterioration Heralds ‘Huge Yield Downgrade’ agrimoney.com (10 July 12) German Prosecutors

Geopolitical – Week of 7.8.12

Geopolitical – Week of 7.8.12

Obama’s Scramble for Africa Secret Wars, Secret Bases, and the Pentagon’s “New Spice Route” in Africa Truth-Out (13 July 12) Two More US Carriers, Dozens

Science & Technology – Week of 7.8.12

Science & Technology – Week of 7.8.12

Is Your TV Watching You? Latest Models Raise Concerns Technolog Digital Advertising Agencies Are Built For The Internet Age Los Angeles Times (8 July12) Discovery:

Life – Week of 7.8.12

Life – Week of 7.8.12

Revealing Antarctic Mysteries rense.com (22 June 12) Report From Iron Mountain: On The Possibility and Desirability of Peace The Daily Press (1967) About Tiny House

Food & Health – Week of 7.8.12

Food & Health – Week of 7.8.12

Enough is Enough Age of Autism (10 July 12) Shopping for Truth at Trader Joe’s facebook (July 2012) Is Monsanto About to Gain Immunity From

Andy Griffith, 6/1/1926 – 7/3/2012

Andy Griffith, 6/1/1926 – 7/3/2012

Andy Griffith, who made homespun Southern wisdom his trademark as the wise sheriff in “The Andy Griffith Show” and the rumpled defense lawyer in “Matlock,”

Andy Griffith, 6/1/1926 – 7/3/2012

Andy Griffith, 6/1/1926 – 7/3/2012

Andy Griffith, who made homespun Southern wisdom his trademark as the wise sheriff in “The Andy Griffith Show” and the rumpled defense lawyer in “Matlock,” died Tuesday. He was 86. Continue reading the article .

The Rotten Heart of Finance

The Rotten Heart of Finance

[click on the image for a larger version] Source: The Economics A scandal over key interest rates is about to go global. THE most memorable

Solving Mortgage Fraud With Fraud

Solving Mortgage Fraud With Fraud

[ CAF Note: We created a mortgage bubble by fraudulent means. When the bubble burst, we solved the banks problem with fraudulent means at taxpayers

Solving Mortgage Fraud With Fraud

Solving Mortgage Fraud With Fraud

[ CAF Note: We created a mortgage bubble by fraudulent means. When the bubble burst, we solved the banks problem with fraudulent means at taxpayers expense. Now the question is if and how will we

NAFTA on Steroids

NAFTA on Steroids

Farmers from Miyagi prefecture raise their fists along with other farmers from across Japan during a rally against Japan participating in rule-making negotiations for the

NAFTA on Steroids

NAFTA on Steroids

Farmers from Miyagi prefecture raise their fists along with other farmers from across Japan during a rally against Japan participating in rule-making negotiations for the U.S.-led Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in Tokyo October 26, 2011. REUTERS/Yuriko

Dale Dougherty on the Maker Movement

Dale Dougherty on the Maker Movement

I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do. ~

Denmark Financing at Negative Interest Rates

Denmark Financing at Negative Interest Rates

By John Acher and Ole Mikkelsen * Central bank cuts main policy rate by 25 bps to 0.20 pct * Cuts CD rate by 25 bps to negative 0.20 pct * Keeps current account rate

What is the Higgs Boson?

What is the Higgs Boson?

By Soren Dreier Scientists at Cern, the Geneva-based European laboratory for particle physics, are revealing their latest findings in their search for the Higgs boson.

What is the Higgs Boson?

What is the Higgs Boson?

By Soren Dreier Scientists at Cern, the Geneva-based European laboratory for particle physics, are revealing their latest findings in their search for the Higgs boson. Video the guardian (3 July 12) Continue reading the article

Collaborative Consumption

Collaborative Consumption

A social and economic system driven by network technologies that enable the sharing and exchange of all kinds of assets from spaces to skills to

Collaborative Consumption

Collaborative Consumption

A social and economic system driven by network technologies that enable the sharing and exchange of all kinds of assets from spaces to skills to cars in ways and on a scale never possible before

The American Revolution: Happy 4th of July!

The American Revolution: Happy 4th of July!

But what do we mean by the American Revolution?  Do we mean the American war? The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds

Right to Know Label GMO Foods

Right to Know Label GMO Foods

Stand Up For Your Right To Know The California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act of 2012 We All Have a Right to Know

Right to Know Label GMO Foods

Right to Know Label GMO Foods

Stand Up For Your Right To Know The California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act of 2012 We All Have a Right to Know What’s in Our Food Consumers have a right to know

Landing Looms for Mars Probe

Landing Looms for Mars Probe

By Robert Lee Hotz The biggest and best-equipped robotic rover ever launched to another planet is hurtling toward a rendezvous with Mars, in a $2.5

Glencore Whac-a-mole

Glencore Whac-a-mole

Anyone notice a pattern? By Ben Deighton A Belgian court convicted a subsidiary of commodities trader Glencore (GLEN.L) and others on Wednesday of bribing a

Glencore Whac-a-mole

Glencore Whac-a-mole

Anyone notice a pattern? By Ben Deighton A Belgian court convicted a subsidiary of commodities trader Glencore (GLEN.L) and others on Wednesday of bribing a European Union official in return for market-sensitive information. Glencore Grain