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Inflation Continues to Soar

After making large, sudden price increases, companies appear to be making smaller price increases more frequently.
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Arrests Plummet as Crime Rises

In a phenomenon it calls "The Ferguson Effect," this article explores how arrests have plummeted as police are frustrated by the toxic environment.
Dried goods for your prepper pantry. Photo by Aaron Doucett on Unsplash.

Last Minute, Inexpensive Food Preps

It is still possible to add food to your prepper pantry without costing you an arm and a let. Here are some examples and suggestions.
Prepper News Update

Russia Natural Gas Exports Cut Again, Prices Surge

The cost of natural gas in Germany surged as Russia cut exports to 20 percent or normal.
A protester holds a sign that says "no farmer - no food - no future."

Will the War on Fertilizer Lead to Revolution?

To start a revolution, the government has to take away hope, and put people in a position where they have little or nothing to lose. We're getting there.
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The Exciting Part of Bee Season Comes to an End

Bee season has peaked and the brood nests will get smaller and smaller. What you do now will determine if your bees make it through winter.
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Electronics are Points of Failure for Preppers

Store all the batteries and solar panels you want,; it doesn't matter. One day post-SHTF, all your electronic devices are going to fail.
$100 bills

Brace for Financial System Shocks

How long will it be before Americans have to choose between their house payment and their electric or heating bill?
hospital hallway

A Virus Here, a Virus There

COVID-19 is hanging in there, monkey pox is rearing is spreading, but the biggest problem may be our failing healthcare system.
The banish 30 suppressor

An Exciting Day at the Homestead

The suppressor we purchased seventeen months ago arrives and we give it a first look and a preliminary test.