People are starting to plant gardens across most of America. I live in the north, so we wait until the end of May for most planting – but the garlic, potatoes and onions have been put into the ground. We have expanded our garden area 30% this year in hopes to grow even more....
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After former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker was appointed in 1979, the consumer price index surged into the double digits, causing the now revered Fed Chief to double the benchmark interest rate in order to break the back of inflation. Using the methodology in place at that time puts the...
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For those that are paying attention to what is going on in the world, this article will make you say “Duh”. For those that are not paying attention, this is a wake up call.
This article was prompted by “empty shelves” as I was trying to purchase some additional prep items. Those...
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Communication is essential in our lives and critical in an emergency. Having the ability to communicate over distance with others puts you at an advantage during times of distress.
We are dependent on communication in this country.
As one government commission put matters:
“…the U.S. has developed more than most other nations as a modern society...
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Ammo prices are going up 5%-15% starting May 1, 2011. Several ammunition and component manufactures have sent out notices that due to increases in raw materials, they are increasing their prices across the board. Time to stock up and save.
I expect to see these types of increases more and more as we see the...
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Tremors in food supply chains and pricing will make gardening look like a lot more than a hobby, a seasonal workout, a practical way to fill your pantry with your summer favorites, or a physically, spiritually and mentally healing activity, or all four. Gardening and small-scale and collective farming, especially...
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