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Sam's Club packed to the rafters

Feeling Inflation’s Bite and Realizing we’re Spoiled

The big question in 2023 is not going to be “Will there be food on the shelves,” but may be “Can people afford the food on the shelves?”
An early edition of Strategic Relocation

Strategic Relocation–Do it Now

How long are you going to wait before make the strategic decision to relocate somewhere safer, less crowded, and better suited for survival.
Stacks of ammo cans

Ammo Cans and Homestead Defense

Storing ammo in .50-caliber ammo cans keeps it dry and allows you to grab a few and throw them into your car if you need to bug out.
An explosion in Ukraine during Russian attack.

Russia Strikes Back In Revenge for Bridge Explosion

Russia attack military and civilian targets with a missile barrage after Ukrainians accused of blowing up bridge to Crimea.
Sign saying inflation ahead. Image from BigStock.

Inflation: The Worst is Yet to Come

As gas prices start back up, it's clear the Biden Band-Aid didn't cure the problem and things are going to get worse before they get better.
candle in the dark

UK Homes could Face Rolling Blackouts this Winter

the UK could experience rolling three-hour blackouts as the power companies deal with limited natural gas availability caused by the Ukraine invasion.
Rows of stacked firewood

Firewood and Desperation Before and After the SHTF

When you heat with wood, it changes how you look at the forest around you. Every tree looks like a potential source of heat.
A worried child in the forest

Europe Desperate for Heat as Collapse Grows Closer

As the cost of energy soars and shortages are expected, European families are searching the forests for sticks and twigs than can burn for heat.
A picture of gasoline selling for $4.19

Brace for Higher Gas Prices

OPEC is cutting oil production, causing the white house to throw a hissy fit, but they only have themselves to blame after Biden offended MBS.
A women's hands clenching a blanket.

Keeping Warm in a Cold House

As energy costs rise and natural gas grows scarce in Europe, people need to find new ways to keep warm at home.