Einstein's general theory of relativity predicted that so-called 'plunging regions' around black holes would accelerate matter into them at the speed of light. Now, X-ray observations of a remote black hole have proved him right.

“You want to be a bit compulsive in your art or craft or whatever you do.” – Steve Martin The post The Editors’ Quote of the Day: appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. In this column, JWR also covers hedges, derivatives, and various obscura. This column emphasizes JWR’s “tangibles heavy” investing strategy and contrarian perspective. Today, we look at some moves in commodities markets. (See the Commodities section.) Precious Metals: As the Dollar Falters, Gold Becomes Insurance, Not Speculation. o  o  o Gold’s Action Last Week Strongly Points to China. o  o  o Why We Are At The Start Of A Multi-Year Gold Bull Market. o  o  o U.S. Representative Introduces … The post Economics & Investing For Preppers appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

The 1944 Bretton Woods agreement established a new international monetary order after significant international events. The creation of the Federal Reserve Bank and the so-called Second World War were among the most important events and actions that contributed to bringing the world to a situation where a new international order was required and possible due to excessive debt levels. The world was in a vulnerable condition, and therefore some key nations could force upon it a new monetary order—one that was not in the best interest of the majority but of those few of a special ownership class. Below is … The post Silver During a Debt Crisis and Monetary Reset, by Hubert Moolman appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

On May 17, 1897, the first successful submarine that could run submerged for any considerable distance and combined electric and gasoline engines (USS Holland, SS-1) was launched in the US by its designer John Philip Holland. — On this day in 1769, George Washington launched a legislative salvo at Great Britain’s fiscal and judicial attempts to maintain its control over the American colonies. He brought a package of non-importation resolutions, drafted by George Mason, before the Virginia House of Burgesses. This initiated a chain of events that led to Britain’s House of Lords demanding that men involved in the extra-legal … The post Preparedness Notes for Friday — May 17, 2024 appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

Episode Summary This week on Live Like the World is Dying, Inmn and Margaret review the new film Civil War. Spoiler alert, it's all kinds of weird. Host Info Inmn can be found on Instagram @shadowtail.artificery. Margaret can be found on twitter @magpiekilljoy or instagram at @margaretkilljoy. Publisher Info This show is published by Strangers in A Tangled Wilderness. We can be found at www.tangledwilderness.org, or on Twitter @TangledWild and Instagram @Tangled_Wilderness. You can support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/strangersinatangledwilderness. Transcript Coming soon Find out more at https://live-like-the-world-is-dying.pinecast.co

In scenarios where public order has broken down, such as government collapse, national EMP strikes, natural disasters, rebellion, and others, looting frequently occurs. Looting can start immediately, or it can take a while to gain traction. In either case, it is exploitative behavior in which the looters seek personal gain by taking what they want […] The post This Is What Looters Will Take First From Your Property appeared first on Ask a Prepper.

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