Introduction to the 2011 Edition

Weaponized Migration? 50,000 Military-Aged Men Invade Spanish Enclave Without Supplies As Chaos And Riots Erupt Summary: Europe's Right-Wing Blasts Spanish Socialists For Border Failure Riots erupted in Ceuta as Illegals Clashed with Security Forces Mass Migration Invasion Of Military-Aged Males From Morocco Invades Spanish Enclave  "Looks Like World War Z!": Spain's Ceuta Invaded By Thousands Of Military-Aged Male Illegals Invasion: 50,000 Illegals Invade Spanish Enclave In 24 Hours, Chaos Unfolds  New figures from Spain's Department of National Security indicate that 49,000 people illegally entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta within 24 hours, according to Reuters. Just kidding, this...

The AI Economy, Part 1: Looking Beyond The Facade Authored by Michael Lebowitz via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, The US economy’s curb appeal looks great. Consider that gasoline prices are nearly $5, crude oil is trading above $100, consumer sentiment is at historically low levels, and mortgage and other interest rates have remained relatively high. Yet, despite the worrisome headwinds, the US consumer-driven economy continues to expand. However, as with a house’s curb appeal, it’s not just the headline data that defines an economy. Equally important is its supporting structure. Let’s open the door...

The UK government is allowing American forces to use British air bases for attacks on Iran, with officials saying the bases could now be used for operations in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. On Friday, Downing Street said officials had “approved an expansion of the targets to help protect ships in the strait,” according to […]