Day: November 14, 2010

Notes from JWR:

Today’s lengthy and scholarly main post might offend some readers who are not Christians, but so be it. This is another entry for Round 31 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. I disagree with the author, as I feel that his conclusions are too restrictive on what situations constitute Biblically-justifiable use of lethal force in self defense, but he is entitled to his opinion. The prizes for this round of the writing contest will include: First Prize: A.) A course certificate from onPoint Tactical. This certificate will be for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses. (Excluding those restricted …


Letter Re: Priority and Redundancy in Retreat Electric Power

In an attempt both to think through the issue and to stimulate other to do likewise, I present my personal analysis of our family’s current and future electric power usage. First some background: We live in a 2,400 square foot two-story home the suburbs of a southeastern city. Currently there are 3 of us, with one child away at school. Our summer temps are as high as 95F and winters can drop to the 20s. Currently is is between 50 and 80, which is great – windows often left open.   We have grid power, for which we pay $150-300/month. …


Letter Re: The Value and Practice of Journaling

Dear Editor: That was an excellent article of journaling, but I would like to emphasize the importance of using a notebook made with quality paper. After my father passed away last year at the age of 95, we found his journal that he kept during World War II. He wrote down his thoughts as the plans for the invasion of Japan drew near, as they entered Tokyo Harbor for the surrender, his visits to his Japanese counterparts and their families, the worry about whether they would be attacked as they went ashore, and countless other glimpses into that time. Much …


Economics and Investing:

SurvivalBlog’s Poet Laureate sent this: Markets Alert for Credit Crunch 2.0 German Finance Minister Warns: The US Has Lived on Borrowed Money for Too Long Chocolate Poised to Become a Scarce, Luxury Commodity B.B. sent this: World To Fed: Stop Printing All That Money (A hat tip to Kimberly for the link.) A recent piece over at The Daily Bell: Nouriel Roubini vs. the Mises Institute? John Embry: Die Was Cast Before Elections. (Thanks to G.G. for the link.) Bernanke’s Cowardice Has Sealed Our Fate Items from The Economatrix: Is The Fed’s Debt-Buying Unconstitutional? World Economy Faces “Difficult And Dangerous …


Odds ‘n Sods:

Nick in Indy mentioned Pastor Ken Blanchard’s recent podcast #186 “Christianity and Guns.”    o o o The Prepper Podcast show has some archived discussions of interest to SurvivalBlog readers.    o o o Kevin S. sent a link to a handy Reference Index for Biblical and Hebrew Terms.    o o o Five minutes of culture in the City of Brotherly Love: The Opera Company of Philadelphia breaks into “Hallelujah!” at a department store. (Thanks to B.B. for the link.)