Notes from JWR:

We have finished the judging for Round 9 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The first prize winner is: E.C.W., MD, for her article: “Wound Care: An Emergency Room Doctor’s Perspective” (posted on February 24th.) She will receive a four day “gray” transferable Front Sight course certificate that is worth up to $1,600. Congratulations!

Second prize goes to J.D., for his article “Fish Farming for Survival Protein“. J.D. will receive an autographed copy of my “Rawles Gets You Ready” preparedness course.

Honorable Mention prizes go to Mike McD for “Selecting a Retreat Location in Australia“, and to CMC for “Blue Water Sailing as a Retreat Option?” They will both receive autographed copies of the latest expanded edition of my novel “Patriots: Surviving the Coming Collapse”

Note to the prize winners: Please let me know your snail mail addresses, via e-mail.

Round 10 of the writing contest begins today. If you want a chance to win the contest, start writing and e-mail us your non-fiction article. Round 10 ends on May 30th. Remember that articles that relate practical “how to” skills for survival will have an advantage in the judging.

The recent letter from a SurviuvalBlog reader seeking advice on magazine duplexing systems inspired a torrent of e-mails, both pro and con. (Mostly con, see below.) I’m always willing to present differing opinions, so that readers can make informed decisions on gear for their retreats.