I really, really hate being a ‘prophet of doom’ type. I upset even those closest to me when I talk about the current financial crisis, because they say that since there’s nothing they can do about it, they see no point in talking about it. Some have even accused me of schadenfreude, which certainly isn’t… Continue reading The financial crisis gains momentum
Tag: Preparations
One man’s perspective on the US economy
I’ve quoted Casey Research‘s reports on this blog before now. They tend to be well argued, based on solid facts, thoroughly researched, and they’ve proven correct more times than not in their forecasts. Now Doug Casey, founder of the company, has published an interview he gave to Louis James, the editor of International Speculator, one… Continue reading One man’s perspective on the US economy
A sobering perspective on disaster
I think enough time’s passed since the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, earlier this year, to allow us to reflect more soberly on the impact of this disaster. It’s worth doing – because something equally bad can happen almost anywhere. We may be well inland, safe from tsunamis, but there are always hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes,… Continue reading A sobering perspective on disaster
Preparing for the coming financial storm
In a comment to an article I posted last night about the true dimensions of the US financial crisis, reader Hydrogeek observed: “You are urging us to take what precautions we can, and I’ve been thinking this too, but I’m not sure what all to do. I’m growing my garden, and am going to try… Continue reading Preparing for the coming financial storm
Getting things done
Yesterday TJIC put up one of the best how-to-get-things-done lists I’ve ever seen. Here’s a brief extract to whet your appetite. Eat the frog. Which is to say – acknowledge that scrubbing the toilet / updating the server / whatever is going to suck . . . and then do it. . . . If… Continue reading Getting things done
A question about financial survival
In a comment on my post, a couple of days ago, about financial planning and preparing for economic hard times, reader STxRynn asked: I guess what I am really interested in is where to put the money…. Stranger is kinda hinting around what I have been considering. An article on Argentina, post 2001 collapse, mentioned… Continue reading A question about financial survival
I have friends who could use this!
I’ve heard many stories from friends who live in colder climates about the labor involved in chopping firewood for the winter. I bet Marko in New Hampshire, or Miss D. in Alaska, or Brigid, Tamara and Roberta in Indiana, would find a use for this ingenious home-made device. Very clever! I presume that’s a home-made… Continue reading I have friends who could use this!
Texas plans for a collapse in Mexico
By now some of you may be getting tired of my repeated warnings about the deteriorating situation in Mexico, the most recent just yesterday. If so, you might be interested to learn that the State of Texas is taking the situation there very seriously indeed. According to the El Paso Times: Texas officials are working… Continue reading Texas plans for a collapse in Mexico
Are you prepared for a disaster situation?
You might learn a lot by tuning in to Blog Talk Radio tomorrow, Friday 2/13, at 11 p.m. My online buddy, Mark, from A Day In The Life Of A Talk Radio Blogger, will be presenting a one-hour discussion with the folks from Alpha Rubicon on how to prepare for disaster situations. Living in Hurricane… Continue reading Are you prepared for a disaster situation?
Hurricane Ike has arrived
We’ve had strong winds, gusting to tropical-storm force, and bands of heavy rain throughout the afternoon. A few minutes ago, the downpour was so fierce I could hardly hear anything else, even the music from my computer speakers. (For those interested, it was ‘Fantasia para un Gentilhombre’ by Rodrigo. Lovely music, but too refined to… Continue reading Hurricane Ike has arrived