Day: July 28, 2012

Notes from JWR:

I just learned that Jerry Ahern passed away on Tuesday. (July 24, 2012.) He will ne remembered as a novelist, firearms expert, holster designer, and a former CEO of Detonics. He was a prolific writer, best known for his 29-volume series The Survivalist. A memorial service will be held in Jefferson, Georgia on a date yet to be determined. Once again, cancer has robbed us all. He will be greatly missed. Our sincere condolences to his widow, Sharon. Condolence notes can be left online. (Scroll down to the Jerry Ahern link.) — Today we present another two entries for Round …


Back to Prepping, by J.D.F.

We are never completely prepared, we either are unprepared, or prepared to some degree. So I want to review the past year and see what or how far I’ve come. For those new to the game, they can find it a bit overwhelming, and do little to nothing to prepare. Then there are those that are part time preppers and those that are full time preppers. I fall into the former, but a meeting with some friends 8 months ago re-ignited the drive it takes to prepare. So my one-year odyssey in review. First order of business is get your …


Encouragement for the Prepping Wives of Non-Prepping Husbands, by Sharon in the Midwest

I’m writing this article to encourage you, if you’re in a similar situation as I am.  I may be writing it also, to encourage myself.  I want to say that it is possible to prepare for emergencies to some extent, even if you aren’t exactly doing it as a team.  I will share some of my story in order to give you some ideas. I am a happily-married woman living with a wonderful husband and my four children in a Midwestern state, in a town of less than 5000.  I have been increasingly concerned about an economic collapse, and have …


Two Letters Re: Living with Photovoltaic Power

Good Day James, I have been a daily reader of your blog for who knows how long and enjoy it everyday. I am not an electrician, but I did check with a good friend who has his PhD in electrical engineering. Should him this paraphrase of D.P.’s post regarding System building note and he said: “Bull.” Per the National Electrical code Article 250 on grounding, “You’d- Better ground your system” if something happens to him or his house regardless of how he is powering it (solar, grid tie in, wind, et cetera) if a  fire or electrocution happens to him …


Economics and Investing:

Reader J.D.F. sent this news of 3 million lost jobs: Economy lost more than 200,000 small businesses in recession, Census shows H.L. sent this: The US Garbage Indicator Is Sending An Ominous Sign For The Economy Transparency: Paying the Same Amount for Smaller Products. (Thanks to Joe K. for the link.) Ian R. forwarded this link: Economists issue euro crisis blueprint, warn disaster looms Items from The Economatrix: New Home Sales Tumble, But Trend Intact 12 Signs That Spain Is Shifting Gears from Recession to Depression Charting the High-Beta Horror of Hedge Funds Worldwide Debt Default Is The Only Solution


Odds ‘n Sods:

Solar Storms: What’s the Risk for Companies? Amazon’s loss of power last month was minimal compared with what could happen if the U.S. grid is severely hit by solar storms. What can companies do to prepare?    o o o Reader Scott S. suggested a humorous bit of Airsoft Mall Ninjiosity    o o o Chris M. mentioned a new pawn in the game. Power Pwn: This DARPA-funded power strip will hack your network    o o o Kevin S. was the first of several readers to mention this: New computer modeling technique shows how airports are key in spreading …