Monthly Archives: January, 2021

Do You Know Who’s the Largest Owner of Farmland in America?

Are you down with OSB? It stands for oriented strand board. It’s used in construction similar to the way plywood is used—for roofs, subfloors,...

What Is the Stock Market’s Link to the Economy?

At The Wall Street Journal, Justin Lahart examines the stock market's link to the economy, and whether the market could fall even during strong...

Smith Family Robinson in Live Free or Die, NH

Where should you live today? If you’ve taken an online survey, you might find yourself a perfect fit in any small town, USA. Combine...

Dick Young’s Safe America: Chapter 1, Part I

Debbie and I are neither members of any political party nor contribute to any PAC. Our research interest is policy rather than politics. Our methodology, for...

Whether Through Audacity or Ignorance, Stock Fundamentals Are Being Ignored

James Mackintosh reports at the Wall Street Journal that stock fundamentals are being ignored by investors. It's not clear whether the cause is an...

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Big blob cities turned red states blue in yesterday’s...

Your Survival Guy Loves Stories about Quiet Wealth

Your Survival Guy loves stories about guys like Ronald...

Qatar Strengthens Global Gas Position Through US LNG Deals

QatarEnergy is expected to become the world's largest buyer...

Pumped Storage Drives Global Hydropower Growth

Global hydropower development is increasingly shifting toward pumped storage...

Survive and Thrive October 2026: RIOTS: Your Survival Guy on the Ground in Paris

Dear Survivor, Your survival Guy and Gal took our morning...

Sometimes the Fastest Route Isn’t the Best One

Happy Monday. Your Survival Guy and Gal headed up...

Canada’s Exports Hold Steady Despite Rising US Tariffs

Canada’s trade surplus widened to C$5.35 billion ($3.8 billion)...

BEA Reports Growth in U.S. Exports and Imports

According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the...

New US Strikes Raise Stakes in Strait of Hormuz Standoff

The United States carried out limited strikes on Iran’s...

U.S. Construction Spending Faces Continued Downward Pressure

The U.S. Census Bureau’s September 2026 Construction Spending Report...