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The Baroque Cycle by Neal Stephenson.

The Baroque Cycle and the Evolution of Money

A work of historical fiction by Neal Stephenson, a careful reading of the Baroque Cycle will teach you lessons about money and inflation.
Inexpensive headlamp

How to Pick the Best Headlamp

Headlamps are useful now when working in the dark. After the SHTF, they are going to be critically important. Here's what to look for.
A highway bridge seen from above

Why Bridges, Highways and Access Points are Important

Blowing up a bridge can have a major impact during a war, but controlling bridges and access points can be important other times as well.
Prepper News Update

French Strike Pits Workers vs. Government as Inflation Bites

More than 100,000 protesters marched in cities across France yesterday as unions and workers made clear their feelings about high inflation.
Dried goods for your prepper pantry. Photo by Aaron Doucett on Unsplash.

Why Inventory Management is important for Preppers

If you're stocking up for the unknown, a good inventory system will let you know what you have, what you need, and help you shop wisely.
Tiny waterfall

Fall Activities on the Homestead

With a hard freeze expected this coming week, we have to wrap up our pre-winter preps on the homestead, but it isn't all work and no play.
Hurricane Ian as seen from Space before it hits Florida.

This is what Happens when you Rely on the Government

Fingers are being pointed at Florida officials who some say waited to long to evacuate Lee County, but people need to take responsibility for themselves.
bad news

The Worst is Yet to Come

Policy makers are waking up to the fact that recession is brewing with job losses and continued inflation potentially leading to stagflation.
Two tanks under a cloudy sky

Is Russia Winning or Losing in Ukraine?

Whose propaganda should you believe? Is Ukraine winning or just inflicting minor wounds on Russia? What happens next?
rocket launch

West Makes Plans to Avoid Panic if Russia uses Nukes

Some countries in Europe are taking Putin's threats to use nukes seriously enough that they are re-opening Cold War era bomb shelters.