With artificial intelligence, economic concerns, and societal upheaval all wearing on the average consumer, we thought it would be helpful to put together a quick guide that will have you on the path toward self-sufficiency.  These are a few beginner steps that are also fun, that will get you motivated to try a more survivalist lifestyle.

There’s a lot of advice out there about building bunkers to withstand radiation and hunkering down in the event of a nuclear war.  But there aren’t a lot of simple easy things a beginner prepper can do to prepare for such a devastating event, leaving many feeling unprepared.

The magnitude 7.5 earthquake and tsunami that hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi last week has so far racked up a known death toll of 1,350. Even though this earthquake occurred thousands of miles away, it should be taken as a lesson for those living on the West Coast. Authorities are still expecting the death toll from the […]

As Hurricane Florence continues on its path toward the east coast, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster had some good advice. “Plan for the worst, pray for the best,” said the governor.

A new study has shown that robots can brainwash children, essentially programming their minds into “mindless conformity.” Children can be significantly influenced by machines, even when the robots were obviously wrong.

The MacDonald Monchique Resort and Spa, near to the town of Monchique, was evacuated in the early hours of yesterday morning when the fires started to become dangerously close to the resort. The five-star hotel on Portugal’s Algarve coast is threatened by the ongoing wildfires caused by the extreme heatwave in the south of Europe.

Renowned geopolitical and financial cycle expert Charles Nenner says we shouldn’t be believing the Federal Reserve when it says the economy is strong.  If you’ve watched the news at all lately, all of the media pundits are claiming the economy is strong and there are no signs of trouble, but Nenner says that’s just not true.

Ron Paul is sounding the same alarms as veteran financial investor Peter Schiff.  The former presidential candidate has warned that the current stock market is the “biggest bubble in history and it is going to burst.”

A 100-foot-long fissure near the Yellowstone supervolcano has prompted the closure of parts of Teton National Park. Coupled with the Steamboat geyser’s newly active status, fears of an eruption at the Yellowstone caldera are increasing.

A woman from Oregon was found alive after crashing her SUV in Big Sur, California.  Angela Hernandez survived for seven days in the wreckage of her Jeep Patriot.

According to veteran investor Mark Mobius, there may be a financial crisis coming down the pipes after the United States decided to fire more shots in its trade war with China.  Mobius says the trade war is simply a warm-up for the impending financial crisis.

A man who contracted a flesh-eating bacteria while crabbing in New Jersey could lose all of his limbs.  Mere hours after Angel Perez of Millville finished his crabbing expedition in the Maurice River, his arms and legs were in severe pain.

China’s People’s Liberation Army is ripe with “peace disease,” according to the official propaganda newspaper in China. The country has said that even more efforts to kill the “disease” will be stepped up in order to address a lack of battle-readiness and anti-graft measures.

As the violent attacks and death threats against white farmers in South Africa ramps up, many of those affected are seeking refuge.  A delegation of 30 South African farming families has arrived in Russia’s Stavropol region as the South African government continues to steal their land.

About 300 people have been forced from their homes as two large wildfires rage in Northern California. Firefighters are struggling to control the fires and about 100 structures are currently threatened.

Iranian president Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday: “We will bring the US to its knees in this battle of wills.” The Iranian government is continuing to warn of harsh retaliation against the United States after the Trump administration pulled out of the 2015 nuclear agreement.

According to a new Rasmussen poll, 31% of likely voters believe that a Civil War is coming soon. And most voters fear that the political violence is coming from opponents of the president’s policies.

As trade tensions continue to skyrocket and markets around the globe are affected, a Chinese government-backed think tank had a memo leaked warning of potential financial panic.  China, the world’s second-largest economy, sees the rising tensions as a cause for concern.

The largest solar storm in recent history struck in 1859 and the auroras could be seen across the globe. But a solar storm of that magnitude today would cause devastating blackouts in major cities on the East Coast of the United States.

Most people living in the United States are ill-prepared, or not prepared at all for a major disaster. According to the results of a recent poll, a natural disaster would devastate the majority of the population.

Evidence that officials in the government are planning for an apocalyptic scenario is hiding in plain sight.  America’s doomsday bunkers are built to withstand the apocalypse but kept quiet from the public, as the elites’ plans for survival do not include us.

Artificial intelligence continues to make strides and in doing so, will not only eliminate the need for human beings but cause death, according to Steve Quayle.  Quayle says that in the very near future, robots will have simply one prime directive and that will be: kill all humans.

Thirty years after its eradication in the now socialist dystopia of Venezuela, polio is making a comeback. The news comes as Venezuela experiences political and economic turmoil, resulting in a humanitarian and health care crisis.

The Russian Defense Ministry is claiming that United States special forces are helping plot chemical attacks in Syria to provoke a violent attack against the Syrian government.  The Russian MoD also claims it has “credible intelligence” that proves it.

White South African farmers are now being trained by Israeli Special Forces.  The farmers are preparing to use force to defend themselves and their property from the violent attacks generated toward them because of their race.

Dr. John Hussman, whose Ph.D. is in economics, says that the economic Ponzi scheme we are forced to live under will be the cause of the next market crash. Our “dysfunctional economic system provides the illusion of prosperity for some segments of the economy,” Hussman wrote.

Financial guru Peter Schiff says everyone is being fooled by the mainstream media when it comes to the economic health of the United States.  But Schiff says it is all a delusion and phony prosperity isn’t going to last.

Yellowstone caldera eruption fears have spiked as the supervolcano’s largest geyser erupted for the eight time.  So far, scientists aren’t certain why the Steamboat geyser continues to erupt, adding to the fears.

Over the past weekend, more than 1,000 exhibitors from more than 20 countries around the world congregated in Atlanta, Georgia for the annual BLADE Show. The event culminated on Saturday evening with the Knife of the Year Awards, and here are the best four pocket knives.

A future mega-tsunami is in the United States East Coast’s future.  When and just how big this tsunami could get, are still unknown, however, some scientists think they can predict what might cause such an event to occur. 

Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire began erupting early Sunday.  So far, the volcano has spewed lava, ash, rocks, and deadly hot gas onto hillside villages, killing at least 25 people Sunday and displacing more than 3,000.

Authorities in Hawaii have renewed pleas for evacuation after a 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck close to the Kilauea volcano’s summit overnight. This is locals “last chance” to evacuate the highly volatile island.

A glitch in the government’s system sent out a cryptic warning to residents living in Salem, Oregon, and surrounding areas. The head of Oregon’s emergency management agency has since apologized, but that was too little too late after many were left in a state of panic.

The outbreak of Ebola in Congo is beginning to look even scarier for those infected.  Authorities are now saying they intend to test several more experimental drugs on human beings in the area.

Experts warn of an increase in the risk of conflict after word surfaced that China was ramping up a nuclear arms race with the United States and Russia.  According to Chinese state media, a number of their recent nuclear arms tests have “outpaced” the US.

The extremely rare Nipah virus is on a rampage in India.  So far, it’s killed a dozen people and its spread is causing “global concerns.”

The government has already prepared some scripts to use on the terrified public should the United States ever be attacked with a nuclear weapon. The US government prepares for all sorts of threats, but none match the pomp and circumstance they’ll display in the event of a nuclear explosion.

A massive earthquake many are calling “the big one” is overdue to strike California, either on along the San Andrea fault line or the Hayward Bay fault line.  But this earthquake is still a threat even to those who don’t live in the Golden State.

The Puna Geothermal Venture in Hawaii is secure, and if lava did encroach on it, the danger of a toxic gas release is “very low,” authorities said.  Not only that, but the power plant was taken offline when the Kilaeau volcano began erupting earlier this month, so blackouts are not expected.

Even though the mainstream media is touting a strong and vibrant economy, most Americans are still feeling a financial pinch.  In fact, new data shows that roughly 40% of Americans could not even cover a $400 emergency expense.

The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is still erupting and now, the situation has gotten grimmer.  The volcano’s plume is posing a threat to aircraft and human life, prompting a code red aviation warning.

The eruption of the Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island is worsening.  It has now created 19 fissures in the eastern rift zone among housing subdivisions near the island’s southeastern corner, one of which is spewing “lava bombs” into the air; and scientists say an explosion is imminent.

After a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, the Ring of Fire was put on alert. After dozens of earthquakes rocked Hawaii this month, followed by a volcanic eruption, many fear the Ring of Fire has become much more active, which has prompted scientists to warn California. 

A federal EMP commission report warns that even the smallest EMP attack on our grid system would down it for about a year, if not longer.  A year-long blackout would certainly be coupled with a massive death toll that would devastate entire populations.

A 70-year-old grandmother took her safety upon herself and shot an intruder when he broke into her Philadelphia homes. Maxine Thompson said the only thing going through her mind was self-preservation:  “Kill him before he kills me.” 

As lava continues to spew over 200 feet into the air, homes in Kilauea’s path continue to be destroyed.  The number of homes destroyed by lava shooting out of openings in the ground created by Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has climbed to at least 26, and five other structures have also been destroyed.

Hawaii is on volcano watch after a series of earthquakes struck the island in less than 72 hours.  Hundreds of quakes were reported before the Kilauea Volcano was put on watch as a volcano that could potentially erupt.

Charles Nenner, a geopolitical expert, and financial cycle analyst says the coming financial crisis will see the DOW Jones at 5,000. Nenner went on to say that it’s going to be “very bad,” yet he remains “dollar positive.”

Scientists say that the Yellowstone supervolcano gets stronger every year, and they now think they know why.  An 1,800-mile deep “hotspot” has been discovered under the caldera which scientists believe is the volcano’s heat source.

Investment analyst and stock market guru Mark Mobius has been in the business a long time.  At 81-years-old, the market analyst says that a huge stock market correction is coming and it’s going to cause a crash and be painful for everyone.

The island nation of New Zealand is bracing itself for what scientists are calling “super gonorrhea.”  They say it is not a matter of ‘if’ the nation will be impacted by the disease, but a matter of ‘when.’

Scientists are now saying that the “Big One” in California may not be caused by the San Andreas fault line, but by the Hayward Bay fault line.  It is now thought to be the “ticking time bomb” fault line and more dangerous than the San Andreas.

It doesn’t take a math whiz to know that the nation is headed toward a complete bankruptcy. But now, a new CBO (Congressional Budget Office) report released is ripping the mask off of the Republicans in Congress and showing us who they really are: Democrats.

President Donald Trump seemed so sure of himself yesterday when tweeting that Russia should “get ready” for a strike against Syria. He appears to now be backpedaling some, and it’s a small sign that just maybe we won’t go to war over what’s shaping up to be a false flag attack.

The United Kingdom’s prime minister Theresa May has ordered submarines to Syria.  Reports alleged that a strike is ready to occur in the next 24 hours…or less.

The Russians will respond with an attack if the United States decides to take action in Syria, according to Fox News’ Senior Security Analyst.  He also said Washington should” refrain from confrontation” with Russia if there’s any hope of avoiding a third world war.The Russians will respond with an attack if the United States decides to take action in Syria, according to Fox News’ Senior Security Analyst.  He also said Washington should” refrain from confrontation” with Russia if there’s any hope of avoiding a third world war.

It’s shaping up to be a rough year for those living in San Diego.  With the flu season still going strong in the area, their Hepatitis A outbreak is also not yet contained.

Not only are self-defense rights, free speech, and freedom of religion are under attack in the United States.  The government has now decided to also battle the freedom of the press and has enlisted the Department of Homeland Security to help them in their quest to squash liberty. 

London’s violence continues to soar out of control after six teenagers were stabbed in 90 minutes during what’s being dubbed the “night of violence” in Great Britain’s gun-free capital. As the United Kingdom continues to punish self-defense, the criminals are free to wreak havoc on the city.

Some people in the United States have stopped paying their loans on mobile homes. This is a bad sign for the economy as many no longer can afford the increase in interest rates.