Monthly Archives: September, 2025

Babson College #2 in WSJ 2026 Best Colleges in America

Nice to see Your Survival Guy’s alma mater, Babson College, hold on to its #2 ranking in The WSJ “Best Colleges in America. The...

Can Wine Learn from Coffee?

As wine sales continue to decline both in the US and globally, winemakers are looking to the coffee industry as a model for reinvention,...

California’s Coffee Revolution: From Avocados to Arabica

California is emerging as an unlikely hub for premium coffee production, led by Jay Ruskey and his company Frinj Coffee, based in Goleta. With...

USGS Publishes Most Detailed Geologic Survey Ever

The US Geological Survey (USGS) has released the most detailed national-scale geologic map to date—The Cooperative National Geologic Map—covering the lower 48 states. This...

Why Coal Outpaces Natural Gas in Midwest Winters

The US Energy Information Administration reports that while most US electricity markets now rely more on natural gas than coal, two Midwest regions—Southwest Power...

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Oil Glut Weakens Iran’s Leverage in Diplomatic Talks

The Wall Street Journal explains that a surge in...

There’s Saving, and Saving Til It Hurts

You have read the stories of some incredible savers...

Shipping Reverts to Fossil Fuels

The Financial Times reports that the shipping industry is...

US Foreign Investment Surges 50% in 2025

Foreign direct investment in the United States climbed to...

“Honey, I Think It’s Time I Retire:” Part 8

When the song “Down the Road” (the Kenny Chesney...

Natural Gas Breaks Out to 3-Month High

Big upside breakout is bullish for natural gas. Excess...

The Final Richard C. Young’s Intelligence Report

After meeting monthly strategy report deadlines since 1978, I...

AI Infrastructure Fuels Surge in High-Speed Battery Demand

Battery startups are increasingly targeting AI data centers as...

White House Rules Out “FDA for AI” Under Trump Policy

The Financial Times reports that Trump’s administration does not...

My #1 Diversification Tip

I often write about diversification and the benefits diversification...