Author Archives: Tony Heller

“Tulare lake bed in Hanford, California, is five miles from where it was four years ago. On the land reclaimed by the change are found the remains of a corral and cabin, and irrigating ditches can be traced running in … Continue reading →

On April 18, 1880 tornadoes in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee killed at least 130 people 20 Apr 1880, Page 1 – The Cincinnati Enquirer at Newspapers.com

Apparently stealing other people’s money makes them not trust you. “There is a risk when we use financial sanctions that are linked to the role of the dollar that over time it could undermine the hegemony of the dollar,” Yellen … Continue reading →

Cattle must be replaced with other animals to save the climate. “We call for new thinking that includes the restoration and conservation of wild animals and their ecosystem roles as a key component of natural climate solutions that can enhance … Continue reading →

On April 15, 1921 more than fifty people were killed in a tornado outbreak in Arkansas. Violent weather and tornadoes ravaged Texas, Mississippi and Alabama the same day. 16 Apr 1921, Page 1 – Arkansas Democrat at Newspapers.com 16 Apr … Continue reading →

On April 16, 1939 tornadoes killed dozens of people in Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana. One day earlier Kansas and Oklahoma were hit by deadly tornadoes. 17 Apr 1939, Page 1 – The Times at Newspapers.com 16 Apr 1939, 2 – … Continue reading →

“The Town of Waterboro, South Carolina, Literally Swept Away—Fifteen Persons Killed Outright, Over One Hundred Houses and All Churches Ruined—Various Other Points Struck. The Vicinity of Moscow is Roughly Handled by Monday’s Cyclone— Forests Levelled and Houses Razed — Frightful … Continue reading →

A few months ago the New York Times predicted a dry winter for California.  Now they say California has too much water and it is a disaster. “California is most likely heading into a fourth consecutive year of drought. The … Continue reading →

“MOSCOW (Reuters) – Belarusian furniture company Swed House, which sells items intended to look like those made by Swedish giant IKEA, opened its first store in Moscow on Saturday IKEA halted all retail and production operations in Russia soon after … Continue reading →

“the Ukrainian president and many in his entourage have been skimming untold millions from the American dollars earmarked for diesel fuel payments. One estimate by analysts from the Central Intelligence Agency put the embezzled funds at $400 million last year” … Continue reading →