All articles tagged with #self sufficiency
The article explores eight traits that develop in people who have never been anyone's 'favorite person,' highlighting their strengths such as deep listening, self-sufficiency, authenticity, comfort with solitude, observational skills, selective deep connections, quiet confidence, and rich inner worlds, emphasizing that these qualities are valuable and form a unique way of engaging with the world.
Ukraine is secretly ramping up its domestic arms industry, producing advanced long-range cruise missiles like the Flamingo to enhance its military capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign support, despite ongoing conflict and targeted attacks on its factories.
The European Commission has unveiled a defense roadmap aiming for EU independence in defense production and capabilities by 2027, focusing on joint procurement, flagship projects like the Drone Defence Initiative, and enhancing European self-sufficiency, while emphasizing cooperation with NATO and addressing future threats.
The article discusses the debate over implementing time limits on federal rental assistance, highlighting a successful Delaware program that combines work requirements, savings accounts, and support services to help recipients transition to independence, while noting that evidence on the effectiveness of time limits is mixed and some programs have found them counterproductive.
Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago outside the EU's Schengen Area, offers a unique opportunity for Americans to relocate without a visa, provided they can support themselves. Known for its stunning natural beauty and long, dark winters, Svalbard requires residents to be self-sufficient due to limited job opportunities and expensive housing. The region experiences 84 days of polar night, during which the Northern Lights are a highlight. Despite the challenges, local resident Cecelia Blomdahl praises the community spirit and seasonal celebrations.
China's first food security law, aimed at achieving absolute self-sufficiency in staple grains, has come into effect. The law mandates local governments and the agricultural industry to boost food production, protect farmland, and prevent wastage. It holds central and provincial governments accountable for incorporating food security into their plans and includes provisions for a national grain emergency plan and food security monitoring system. However, analysts suggest the law may not significantly change existing practices as food security was already a top national priority.
China has established its third state-backed investment fund with a capital of $47.5 billion to boost its semiconductor industry, aiming for self-sufficiency amid US export controls. The fund, the largest of the three phases of the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, will focus on chip manufacturing equipment and has major Chinese banks and the finance ministry as key investors.
A remote stone triplex home on 80 acres in South Range, Wisconsin, described as "built by preppers for preppers," is on sale for $1.1 million. The property, featuring three residential units with shared common areas, was originally built for Y2K prepping and boasts self-sufficiency features such as two wells, a machine shop, and a diesel generator building. The seller, Jonathan Allen, praised the resourcefulness of the original builders and highlighted the property's suitability for off-the-grid living in the current climate.
China is planning to launch a new state-backed investment fund, expected to raise around $40 billion, to boost its semiconductor sector and catch up with the US and other rivals. The fund, the largest of three launched by the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, will focus on investing in chip manufacturing equipment. The move comes as China aims to achieve self-sufficiency in semiconductors, following export control measures imposed by the US and its allies. The fundraising process is expected to take months, and the launch date for the fund is yet to be determined.
Today's horoscope reveals that Mercury's shift into Virgo sensitizes us to our leaning habits and inspires new goals for self-sufficiency. Leo will endure the challenging parts of love to keep the music strumming, while Virgo should start anywhere to bring their desired future together. Libra may encounter requests that don't align with their work style, and Scorpio will gain self-knowledge through experience. Sagittarius needs novelty to avoid stress, and Capricorn should believe in themselves while improving. Aquarius can start over by letting go of certain ideas, and Pisces should keep their fantasies alive. Aries will benefit from patience with difficult people, and Taurus should engage in fun hobbies for a break. Gemini's knowledge should be effectively imparted, and Cancer should ask specific questions for progress.
Ruben Romero, an internet consultant from Georgia, has been living with his wife and four children in a 6,000-square-foot nuclear-resistant former communications bunker for three years. The bunker, built in the 1960s by telecommunications company AT&T, cost the family around $300,000 with a 13-acre plot of land included. The family has been renovating the bunker, installing internet, a contraption to filter the air, repairing the sewage system, and putting in a water filtration unit. The Romeros' dream is to be completely self-sufficient, and they have started growing their own produce and collecting rainwater.