With the assassination of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, the Middle East has been thrown into even more turmoil. While the Middle East has never been a peaceful place, the recent uptick in attacks both by and against US forces has been ominous. Particularly worrying was the attack on the US Embassy in Baghdad, which penetrated […]
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By now everyone has heard the news of the death of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. The general, the commander of Iran’s Quds Force, was killed in a drone strike near Baghdad International Airport on January 3. And his death, the US’ first targeted assassination of a country’s military leader since Admiral Yamamoto during World War […]
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Next to stocks, bonds, and cash, gold is probably the top investment asset when it comes both to investor interest and common curiosity. Cultures across the world and throughout history have valued gold for its scarcity, durability, and use in jewelry and money. Now that gold is no longer used as money, its primary use […]
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The .270 Winchester is one of the most popular hunting cartridges in the United States, which isn’t surprising given that it’s been around for nearly a century. Like the .30-06 Springfield and .280 Remington, the .270 Winchester was formed from the .30-03 Springfield parent case. And while arguably better cartridges exist, thanks to its longevity […]
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It seems as though hardly a day goes by when there isn’t news of some cryptocurrency fraud or theft. Whether it’s outright theft or embezzlement of cryptocurrency, or theft by deception such as phishing or hacking, the stakes can be quite high when it comes to keeping your cryptocurrency investments safe. Cryptocurrency investors need to […]
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Many investors think of gold as a hedge against economic turmoil, inflation, and financial crisis. And with the economy slowing, stock markets near all-time highs and poised for a crash, and the Federal Reserve returning to its money-printing ways, savvy investors have already made the move to invest their portfolios in gold. But while that […]
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While most people were enjoying the Christmas and New Year’s holidays and cherishing their time away from work, others were hard at work. Among them was former Renault and Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn. The former auto executive, who had been under house arrest in Japan while facing charges of financial misconduct, reportedly hosted a concert […]
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Man can survive for weeks without food, but only days without water. When you’re out in the wild and you run out of water, you’ll have to find water for yourself. But chances are any water you find will be dirty and cloudy, or infected with bacteria and viruses. If you know how to set […]
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One of the common refrains among many of the Democratic Presidential candidates this year is that the United States needs Medicare for all. According to Democrats, the problems with the US healthcare system are so great that only further government intervention into healthcare can fix it. Liberals in the US like to point to the […]
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For over 200 years, gold has been the most important precious metal in the world. It was once the linchpin of the international monetary system, and in a way still anchors the workings of the world’s central banks. Even though it no longer features as prominently as a currency, it nonetheless retains its importance. Gold […]
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