Forty years ago the United States government began stockpiling crude oil, creating the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Enacted to counter the OPEC cartel’s attempts to drive up oil prices, the…
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Mexico has found itself for years in the midst of a protracted struggle with drug cartels over control of the country. Cartels have taken over vast portions of the country,…
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So many preppers get so focused on accumulating gear that they neglect their health. In our last installment, we talked about ways to improve cardiovascular health. Now we’ll discuss how…
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The Commerce Department is expected to introduce new guidelines that would require that all oil pipelines built, expanded, or repaired in the United States be made with American-made steel. While…
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By now most retailers have updated their point of sale systems to accept the new chipped credit cards that have been gradually introduced over the past few years. The new…
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It’s summertime, which means that everyone wants to head to the beach. While it can be a lot of fun, it can be dangerous if you don’t take some basic…
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Premiums for health insurance, which have already increased significantly in recent years, are set to see more double-digit increases in 2018. The rise of healthcare premiums isn’t an unforeseen effect…
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Foreign investors have been increasing their purchases of real estate in the United States, now reaching a record pace. Purchases this year are up almost 50% over last year, setting…
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Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister recently stated that Kazakhstan wants a gradual exit from OPEC’s deal to cut oil production. This comes just months after OPEC agreed to extend its oil production…
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You’re hiking in the middle of nowhere, enjoying the beauty of nature, when all of a sudden you take a wrong step. You twist your ankle so badly that there’s…