Day: March 22, 2013

Note from JWR:

Today we present another entry for Round 45 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A.) Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate, good for any one, two, or three course. (A $1,195 value.) B.) A course certificate from onPoint Tactical. This certificate will be for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses. (Excluding those restricted for military or government teams.) Three day onPoint courses normally cost $795, and C.) Two cases of Mountain House freeze dried assorted entrees in #10 cans, courtesy of Ready Made Resources. (A $350 value.) D.) a $300 …


Preparing Your Sons and Daughters, by Chuck Holton

There is a crisis of manhood in America today.  The numbers are astounding:  One in three children live in fatherless homes.  Since 2011, women receive more college degrees than men.  And recent decrees by the Obama administration will now see our wars being fought by women and homosexuals – it’s enough to make a guy like me be glad I won’t be around to see what this country looks like fifty years from now, and get a knot in my gut knowing that my children most likely will.  It makes me realize that my sons will need the skills to …


Letter Re: The Usefulness of MSDS Info for Chemicals

Jim: I saw J.A.N.’s letter about MSDS information for chemicals.  A comment J.A.N. made indicated the lengthiness of some MSDSs – very true with amazingly confusing info.  Another source is the international chemical safety card (ICSC) and can be located here.   These are typically only two pages in length, have standardized format, and are available in numerous other languages.  As an FYI – the “MSDS” is quickly becoming archaic as the U.S. is finally catching up with the international concept of SDSs  (no “M”)– with mandated format, international symbology, and definitive info for personal protective clothing/equipment (PPE).  Too many …


Economics and Investing:

Cyprus banks shut until Tuesday [March 26th] amid scramble for Plan B EU gives Cyprus bailout ultimatum, risks euro exit British Politician’s Warning to Europeans With Cash in the Bank: ‘Get Your Money Out While You Can’ Diana V. sent: For Jittery Spaniards, Bitcoin Is Looking Better and Better The Revenue Deficit From Progressive Tax Rates Items from The Economatrix: Inflation Picks Up, But Still Hovers In The Fed’s Comfort Zone Jobless Claims Fall Again As Labor Market Improves Americans Spent More On Gas, Less At The Mall ADP:  Private Sector Job Growth Remains “Sturdy” Ick!  America’s Economic Signals Are …


Odds ‘n Sods:

Reader H.L. mentioned: Federal Firearms License Granted for 3D Printed Guns    o o o Reader Ryan B. found this great online resource: Academic Life in Emergency Medicine    o o o VOA is still experimenting with digital modes. (Thanks to PNG for the link.)    o o o The folks at Ready Made Resources mentioned that they now have just four DPMS TAC-2 AR-15 carbines in stock at $1,399 with free shipping. (Must be shipped to an FFL holder.)    o o o New Jersey tries to intimidate NRA instructor and steal his guns. JWR’s Comment: As previously mentioned, …