Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Bill for Club Med comes due (the concept of Central Bankruptcy eloquently explained), a Parable

Posted on May 31, 2011 by David Mint

5/31/2011 Portland, Oregon – Pop in your mints… Today the focus of the financial world is on events around the Mediterranean where the Greek and increasingly the Spanish people again find themselves at odds with their respective governments and their … Continue reading →

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72 Hour Call for May 31, 2011

Posted on May 31, 2011 by David Mint

Today’s Call: GSG Commodity Index to rise. Currently $36.38. Rationale – Renewed flight to out of financial assets to acquire tangible goods due to continued uncertainty. Result of Call for May 25, 2011: Euro to fall vs. USD. Was $1.4076:1€, … Continue reading →

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World record truck jump – “Team Hot Wheels – Yellow Driver Behind The Scenes”

Posted on May 31, 2011 by David Mint

Incredible.

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Champions Final Highlights, Barcelona vs Manchester United

Posted on May 28, 2011 by David Mint

Simplemente Messi…Visca Barça! Barcelona v Manchester United by geuzehead

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72 Hour Call for May 27, 2011

Posted on May 27, 2011 by David Mint

Today’s Call: US 10yr Bond Yield to fall (price to rise). Currently 3.064%. Rationale: Contagion in Sovereign debt markets to initially benefit US Bonds as safe harbor. Result of Call for May 24, 2011: Copper price to Fall. Was $4.00 … Continue reading →

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Grants for Democracy? It’s Getting Ugly in Spain, US Housing Capitulates, Greek Government to Default on Austerity and then Simply Default

Posted on May 27, 2011 by David Mint

5/27/2011 Portland, Oregon – Pop in your mints… We’ve said it before, things are beginning to happen at a rapid pace and the authorities are absolutely and completely helpless to do anything about it. Not for lack of money, have … Continue reading →

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Watch “Desalojo Plaza Cataluña – Violencia policial 27/05/2011″ on YouTube

Posted on May 27, 2011 by David Mint
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Oprah Shares Invaluable Wisdom in Show Finale

Posted on May 26, 2011 by David Mint

Oprah Winfrey’s final show aired yesterday and the featured guest was Oprah herself. For 25 years, Oprah has captivated audiences a delved into life in ways that few thought possible and even fewer thought advisable. In Oprah’s words, she “uncovered … Continue reading →

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72 Hour Call for May 26, 2011

Posted on May 26, 2011 by David Mint

Today’s Call: Dow Jones Industrial Average to fall. Currently 12,402. Rationale: Dow rose today on mostly bearish news. Ripe for a selloff. Key Dow financials components are being seen as weak. Combination of selling and stronger dollar to lower Dow. … Continue reading →

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Greece to exit Euro and Palestine to take Center Stage

Posted on May 25, 2011 by David Mint

5/25/2011 Portland, Oregon – Pop in your mints… If the events of the past week have not convinced you that there has been a permanent, fundamental change in the financial markets, perhaps nothing will. As much as the numbers seem … Continue reading →

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