Italy quake toll rises amid hunt for victims o o o Michael H. suggested stockpiliing some candy, as a small supplement to a family food storage program–just as a bit of psychological first aid. (In my experience, hard candy such as lemon drops have the best storage life.) o o o Cheryl (the Economatrix) recommended this article: Survivalists 2.0: Regular people get ready for the worst
“Baruch Atah A-donai E-loheinu Melech Ha`olam Oseh Ma`aseh Breishit.” (“Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the Universe who makes the works of Creation.”) – From the Birkat Hachamah recitation, April 8, 2009 (14 Nisan 5769). A mitzvah recitation made just once every 28 years.
Tomorrow (Wednesday, April 8th) is Book Bomb Day! This is a reminder to please wait until tomorrow to order your copies of the new edition of my novel “Patriots”. The new edition features both an index and a glossary. Many thanks for making the launch of the new edition a success. OBTW, brief positive reviews at various forums and on Amazon.com would also be greatly appreciated. Coincidentally, I’ve been told that April 8th of this year is also a special Jewish blessing (mitzvah) day, called Birkat Hachamah, “the sun blessing”. This blessing is recited just once every 28 years. I …
Hi James, I am 30 years old and began my survival mindset when I was about 25. I am a single father of three and that is part of what motivated me to begin to prepare years ago. 2008 was a real eye opener for me though as it all begin to hit home. I began to sell off my possessions when times got tough. Eventually I had to file bankruptcy and move my family into a smaller more affordable place. Settled in our new place I began adjusting thinking the worst was over, I was wrong within two months …
Jim, I remember a while back there was some chatter about building fortifications and the subject of “bastions” was brought up. Bastions, of course, being the protrusions from castle walls that allow all exterior walls and outside corners to be defended from within the fortification. Well, I was looking at some aerial photos of the epicenter of the recent Italian earthquake and found this fortification – in L’Aquila, Italy. It is a perfect example of a structure for which not one single inch of exterior wall cannot be defended from within. The various angles guarantee that fire can be directed …
Sir, There have been innumerable discussions on this web site, and others across the internet, about the mindset, preparations, training and physical responses to the use of deadly force. Every gun owner (or would be owner) has had to ask themselves if they have what it takes to kill another human being. We all know the argument. When it comes down to life or death, you or them, could you pull the trigger? Let’s assume, for the sake of this segment, that your answer is yes. Now let me present you with a hypothetical situation: It’s TEOTWAWKI. Infrastructure is nonexistent. …
Dear Mr. Rawles, R.D. of Wyoming mentioned a very practical way of storing supplies – in 22 gallon plastic tote bins, each with a good variety of items to last about one month. Perhaps this is a basic system for many, but I hadn’t thought of it myself and plan to rearrange our storage items in a similar manner as soon as I can. Presently, I am laid up with a broken leg so am ‘dead in the water’ for working on our storage program. My darling husband is tolerant of my ‘hobby’ but is definitely not one to work …
G20 Summit Recovery Package: A Global Plan of Unprecedented Scale Derivatives will have to go through a central clearinghouse. Concern Grows Over New IMF Power G20: Fat Cats Brought Down to Earth with a Bump ” …the declaration shows how little political influence is now wielded by the once powerful vested interests of Wall Street and the City of London.” President of European Commission Warns Millions More Europeans Will Lose Jobs G20 Laid Foundation for Next, Bigger Crisis Banks Could Bet on Toxic Assets with Taxpayers’ Money “Making Work Pay” Won’t Change Many Spending Habits (Most won’t notice a $10 …
Army Fields New [Thermal and Light Amplification] Night Vision Goggles o o o DGT sent this news headline from Nanny State Britannia: Personal web data to be stored for a year, New law forces service providers to record all your calls and emails o o o Tom T. recommended this Bible-based lecture series: The Men’s Fraternity.
“From November 1929 to April 1930, the Dow Jones rallied 48%. This rally however was followed by an 85% drop from the April 1929 highs to the July 1932 lows.” – Simon Maierhofer in Is Cash King Or Should You Jump On The Rally Bandwagon?
Today we present another entry for Round 22 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The contest prizes include: First Prize: Two transferable Front Sight “Gray” Four Day Training Course Certificates. This is an up to $4,000 value! Second Prize: A three day course certificate from OnPoint Tactical. This certificate will be for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses. Third Prize: A copy of my “Rawles Gets You Ready” preparedness course, from Arbogast Publishing Round 22 ends on May 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that articles that relate practical “how to” skills for …
I wish to present an alternative prep situation that I have not really seen talked about on your blog and at other other sites. First a small bit of biographical background and anecdotes to explain my reasons for what I (now recently we) are doing. Ten years ago, I retired from the military (26+ years, Life Scout (in a younger form) and an ex-scout leader (both Boy and Girl Scouts), fixed income with a part time job, never lived at one address longer than three years (requirement of military lifestyle), hobbies oriented to colonial/fur trade eras (see anecdote), recent earnest …
Jim, I thought your reader “D” in North Carolina had some very good observations on daily carry. In particular the mindset advice was solid. I would like to point out that despite the majority of his info being spot-on, I have to take a different perspective on his “fifth lesson.” First, it’s your choice who you choose to tell that you’re carrying, I’m not trying to tell your readers what to do specifically, but rather I’m trying to shed more light on the topic. It’s actually beneficial if some people know you carry (that you trust) as they will likely …
Laura H. suggested this WND article: Families learning of $163,000 tax ‘bomb’, Economics prof says deficits heading toward ‘banana republic levels’ From reader AC: Social Security Surplus Already Gone Reader Jon M. flagged this, over at Seeking Alpha: Did the ECB Save COMEX from Gold Default? Items from The Economatrix: Congress, Bankers Just Don’t Get It “Changing the way you account for losses on bad assets doesn’t mean the losses have gone away. If anything, the obfuscation of those losses will drive investors away because balance sheets in the financial sector will become more opaque.” What to Buy Before the …
David B. sent this from a Texas newspaper: Dallas-Fort Worth’s ‘modern survivalists’ are ready for layoffs — or war o o o After an 18 year hiatus, during which prices rose from $700 to $4,000, the Steyr AUG A3 has finally hit the US market in a rail-topped US-made variation. The first few have already been popping up on Buddy’s Board and GunBroker.com. My advice: By one or more, if only as an investment. There may be very few sold before another Federal “assault on our rights” ban is enacted, and hence they will likely double in price. …