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Anticipating the Devolution of Big Government
by charleshughsmith

With the US elections approaching next week, as well as the threat of another fiscal cliff showdown looming, we asked contributing editor Charles Hugh Smith to revisit his eariler work on how the expansive Central State has come to dominate both private society (i.e., the community) and the marketplace, to the detriment of the nation’s social and economic stability.

Anticipating the Devolution of Big Government
 by charleshughsmith

With the US elections approaching next week, as well as the threat of another fiscal cliff showdown looming, we asked contributing editor Charles Hugh Smith to revisit his eariler work on how the expansive Central State has come to dominate both private society (i.e., the community) and the marketplace, to the detriment of the nation’s social and economic stability.

Image | How to Dye Wool with Acorns
How to Dye Wool with Acorns
by JW

A great tutorial for using local acorns for creating a non-toxic dye.  Get creative this winter with some projects to reuse and renew old cloths. 

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-dye-with-acorns-138657

How to Dye Wool with Acorns
 by JW

A great tutorial for using local acorns for creating a non-toxic dye.  Get creative this winter with some projects to reuse and renew old cloths. 

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-dye-with-acorns-138657

Image | Review of the Eton Road Torq
Review of the Eton Road Torq
by JW

I recently picked up a hand crank flashlight for the car for use as an emergency light and an item to put in the auto EDC.  I choose I initially thought it was a bit pricey for an LED flashlight  
Review of the Eton Road Torq
 by JW

I recently picked up a hand crank flashlight for the car for use as an emergency light and an item to put in the auto EDC.  I choose I initially thought it was a bit pricey for an LED flashlight  
Image | One Fracking Minute
One Fracking Minute
by JW

A simple and to-the-point animation describing the process of hydraulic fracturing and the methods used to get the oil and gas that is creating our energy boom. I wonder where all the water comes from and where it goes?

http://www.marketplace.org/topics/sustainability/one-fracking-minute-animated-explainer-hydraulic-fracturing

One Fracking Minute
 by JW

A simple and to-the-point animation describing the process of hydraulic fracturing and the methods used to get the oil and gas that is creating our energy boom. I wonder where all the water comes from and where it goes?

http://www.marketplace.org/topics/sustainability/one-fracking-minute-animated-explainer-hydraulic-fracturing

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In a Bad Spot
by Chris Martenson

After traveling some, speaking with lots of people, reading, and digesting, I cannot escape the conclusion that things remain hopelessly off track.  Whatever form of 'recovery' is being sought here simply will not arrive.

The core of my views is shaped by the idea that the very thing being sought, more economic growth (and exponential growth, at that), is exactly the root of the problem.  I suppose I would take a similarly dim view of an alcoholic trying to drink their way back to health as I do the increasingly interventionist central bank and associated political policies the world over.

Go on then, drink more, but I think we all know what the result will be.
In a Bad Spot
 by Chris Martenson

After traveling some, speaking with lots of people, reading, and digesting, I cannot escape the conclusion that things remain hopelessly off track.  Whatever form of 'recovery' is being sought here simply will not arrive.

The core of my views is shaped by the idea that the very thing being sought, more economic growth (and exponential growth, at that), is exactly the root of the problem.  I suppose I would take a similarly dim view of an alcoholic trying to drink their way back to health as I do the increasingly interventionist central bank and associated political policies the world over.

Go on then, drink more, but I think we all know what the result will be.
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Introducing Amazon Supply
by JW

I recently discovered AmazonSupply.com while looking for parts for my grain mill/exercise bike connection project (pedal-powered grain mill) and I thought it would be good to share the resource.  They have almost anything you can imagine for tools, parts, and supplies (for me it was sprockets).  Great for small business looking to order everyday office products or for parts for DIY home projects. They also have a 365-day return period. 

From the Amazon Supply Website:

AmazonSupply.com is dedicated to serving the needs of a wide range of business customers and consumers. From lab researchers to robot builders to machinists and fabricators to product developers and engineering students, AmazonSupply.com has over 500,000 products to fit their specific needs.

Products sold on AmazonSupply.com include lab and scientific supplies, metalworking tools, measurement and inspection tools, raw materials, fasteners, tubing, power transmission products, janitorial supplies, and occupational health and safety products.

Brands sold on AmazonSupply.com include 3M, Go-Jo, Hanna Instruments, Kimberly-Clark, Kimble, Mitutoyo, Norton, PanaVise, Parker, Sandvik-Coromant, Starrett, WD-40, Wheaton and hundreds more.

Visit Amazon Supply

Introducing Amazon Supply
 by JW

I recently discovered AmazonSupply.com while looking for parts for my grain mill/exercise bike connection project (pedal-powered grain mill) and I thought it would be good to share the resource.  They have almost anything you can imagine for tools, parts, and supplies (for me it was sprockets).  Great for small business looking to order everyday office products or for parts for DIY home projects. They also have a 365-day return period. 

From the Amazon Supply Website:

AmazonSupply.com is dedicated to serving the needs of a wide range of business customers and consumers. From lab researchers to robot builders to machinists and fabricators to product developers and engineering students, AmazonSupply.com has over 500,000 products to fit their specific needs.

Products sold on AmazonSupply.com include lab and scientific supplies, metalworking tools, measurement and inspection tools, raw materials, fasteners, tubing, power transmission products, janitorial supplies, and occupational health and safety products.

Brands sold on AmazonSupply.com include 3M, Go-Jo, Hanna Instruments, Kimberly-Clark, Kimble, Mitutoyo, Norton, PanaVise, Parker, Sandvik-Coromant, Starrett, WD-40, Wheaton and hundreds more.

Visit Amazon Supply

Image | Ask the Adviser: Creating a Sustainable Portfolio
Ask the Adviser: Creating a Sustainable Portfolio
by Chris Martenson

In this latest installment of Ask the Advisor, Chris and Bob Fitzwilson focus on how to approach creating an investment portfolio with the tenets of the Crash Course in mind.

Bob explains how he believes a prudent process starts with securing the essentials for resiliency; in other words, investing in the resources that will sustain yourself and your family regardless of how the financial markets perform. These are things like your local food supply, your homestead, your health, etc. Only after you've created a plan for procuring those should you then focus on what do with any funds left over.

Then the focus should be on your desired lifestyle. Ask yourself: How much do I need to meet my base-case needs and wishes for my family?

Ask the Adviser: Creating a Sustainable Portfolio
 by Chris Martenson

In this latest installment of Ask the Advisor, Chris and Bob Fitzwilson focus on how to approach creating an investment portfolio with the tenets of the Crash Course in mind.

Bob explains how he believes a prudent process starts with securing the essentials for resiliency; in other words, investing in the resources that will sustain yourself and your family regardless of how the financial markets perform. These are things like your local food supply, your homestead, your health, etc. Only after you've created a plan for procuring those should you then focus on what do with any funds left over.

Then the focus should be on your desired lifestyle. Ask yourself: How much do I need to meet my base-case needs and wishes for my family?

Image | Rising milk prices affect foods from pizza to nachos
Rising milk prices affect foods from pizza to nachos
by JW

The droughts this past summer are expected to have long term food price impacts, dairy not being missed in those price increases.  Maybe it is a good time to invest in a local dairy csa or a nice milking goat. 

http://www.marketplace.org/topics/sustainability/food-and-drink/rising-milk-prices-affect-foods-pizza-nachos

Rising milk prices affect foods from pizza to nachos
 by JW

The droughts this past summer are expected to have long term food price impacts, dairy not being missed in those price increases.  Maybe it is a good time to invest in a local dairy csa or a nice milking goat. 

http://www.marketplace.org/topics/sustainability/food-and-drink/rising-milk-prices-affect-foods-pizza-nachos

Image | The Future of Gold, Oil & the Dollar
The Future of Gold, Oil & the Dollar
by Gregor Macdonald

The ability of reflationary policy to mute the worst risks of debt deflation has been a source of enormous frustration for stock market bears ever since the 2008 collapse. Yes, the initial moderate rally out of the S&P500’s black hole was perhaps not so surprising in 2009. Bombed-out stock markets can always manage some sort of rally. But the ability of the rally to continue through 2010, and then 2011, and now 2012 has been quite vexing and painful for bearish investors.

Indeed, the entire post-2008 market phase has now produced an era of consistently poor performance for hedge funds. Recent data, for example, shows that an incredible 90% of hedge funds are underperforming the S&P500 through mid-September.

Will the pain continue?

The Future of Gold, Oil & the Dollar
 by Gregor Macdonald

The ability of reflationary policy to mute the worst risks of debt deflation has been a source of enormous frustration for stock market bears ever since the 2008 collapse. Yes, the initial moderate rally out of the S&P500’s black hole was perhaps not so surprising in 2009. Bombed-out stock markets can always manage some sort of rally. But the ability of the rally to continue through 2010, and then 2011, and now 2012 has been quite vexing and painful for bearish investors.

Indeed, the entire post-2008 market phase has now produced an era of consistently poor performance for hedge funds. Recent data, for example, shows that an incredible 90% of hedge funds are underperforming the S&P500 through mid-September.

Will the pain continue?

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