Reader Mark K. sent a link to an interesting chart that shows the sources of state revenue. This could have a bearing on your choice of retreat locales. (As I've previously mentioned in SurvivalBlog, folks that want to truly "live off the land" need to consider property tax and sales tax rates carefully.)
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Chris mentioned this tidbit: Lone Star Energy: Why Texas Will Resist the Call for a Unified Grid.
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Reader HH sent this article: The Case For Withdrawing Nickels. It adds credence to my advice on stockpiling US five cent pieces as an inflation hedge. Once silver zooms up past $25 per ounce, I predict that nickels will become the poor man's alternative to silver!
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Jerrold spotted this article: Harrods to sell gold bullion for first time.
