Jim’s Quote of the Day:
"The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants." – Albert Camus
Year: 2013
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Notes from JWR:
Today, July 10, 2013, is the last day of Freeze Dry Guy’s extended 25% Off Special on All Mountain House #10 Cans. — This is also the birthday of British novelist John Wyndham. He we was born in 1903 and died March 11, 1969. Harris was a good friend of fellow novelist Samuel Youd (1922 – 2012), who wrote under several pen names, including John Christopher. Both men were famous for writing what are often called “cozy catastrophes.” Several of Wyndham’s novels and short stories have been adapted to film, with varying degrees of success. One of the best of …
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Lessons from Hiking the Grand Canyon, by Andy in New England
A successful trek is “won or lost” before it even begins. Having the right quantities of food, water, and first aid, proper gear and adequate physical fitness will determine if a hiker is able to complete a trip as planned, and respond to the unexpected along the way. This past June, my wife and I hiked the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim. Over the course of this four day, thirty-mile hike, we learned many valuable lessons that can be applied to a grid-down scenario where long-range foot travel is needed to bug-out, explore, or patrol large land areas. I’m thankful to have …
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Letter Re: Advice on Travel to California
Captain Rawles, I have to go to the Socialist Republic of Kalifornia later this week to rescue my sister and her husband (helping them move household goods) and in doing so must surrender my right to be able to defend myself due to their draconian gun laws. Living in Utah I know that my permit is recognized only as far as the Nevada border, but I can transport and possess my Model 1911 albeit in a separate locked container from the corresponding ammunition. I was wondering what advice or opinions you could offer as I leave on this little trek. …
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Economics and Investing:
E.S. suggested this at Zero Hedge: A Historic Inversion: Gold GOFO Rates Turn Negative For The First Time Since Lehman Marc Faber: China Puts Global Markets at Risk. (Dr. Doom discusses China’s credit bubble and recommends selling stocks and buying gold, citing $1,222 as a quite reasonable buy price.) Mike T. sent us this: Here’s how much your carrier makes selling your data to the Feds. No wonder they are so consistently complicit, when implementing tyranny is a profit center… Items from The Economatrix: Too Many Workers Hate Their Jobs, And That’s Hurting The Economy Sequestration Forces Cuts To Long-Term …
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Odds ‘n Sods:
Reader Greg S. sent us some news of Nanny State hand-wringers, run amok: Geolocating “Dangerous” Guns and Gun Owners. Wait! I can make it easier for them: Click here. (Each tiny green pixel dot represents a privately-owned gun. And yes, they are “dangerous”–dangerous to criminals and dangerous to would-be tyrants.) We also have some of the lowest crime rates in the country. I wonder why… o o o G.G. sent some news from the Land of Lincoln Obama: Elderly man who picked dandelions for food gets $75 ticket. And speaking of Chicago: More than 1,000 shootings so far in …
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Jim’s Quote of the Day:
"We hold that each man is the best judge of his own interest." – President John Adams
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Notes from JWR:
Today we present another entry for Round 47 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 …
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Prepping Through Yard Sales: by DCN in Washington
Having been brought up under unique circumstances I hope that I can bring yet another perspective to the world of survival. My mother as a single mom, a real taboo in the day, chose to go to Mexico chasing after a life that was difficult and unrealistic; however for me it was the beginning of survivalism to say the least. I have learned that no matter what life tosses your way it should always be kept as a learning moment. If it is a bad experience you will learn what not to do and hopefully overcome, and if it is …
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Letter Re: Recommendation for the Classic Book Alone in the Wilderness
James, The public domain book Alone in the Wilderness is available free online at The Open Library web site. In 1913 Joseph Knowles went into the woods buck naked. His 295-page book details his experiences. It is funny how he mentions that he “wonders if modern man could survive in such a situation.” I had to laugh at that thought because here was a man still very close to the land and yet he wonder if he could do it. Just think how many people in the present day could cope. I’d like to believe that I could but it …
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News From The American Redoubt:
Several new laws have been enacted in Wyoming. Among others: You can speed while passing o o o Reader M.J. told me about a great new product that is made in Columbia Falls, Montana. It is a new fly trap called the FlyStop, with a very clever design. It has a suction cup to attach it to windows (where flies are naturally attracted, by light.) Notably, it can be effectively used with or without attractants. o o o Idaho House Unanimously Passes ‘Enhanced’ Concealed Carry Bill o o o Someone did a nice job of putting some …
Economics and Investing:
Argentina Applies Law That Jails Hoarders as Bread Surges I noticed that the Gold-Eagle site has been revamped, making it easier to use, especially for those of us who have slow Internet connections. Gold And Silver – It Is Silver Sending A Message Items from The Economatrix: Has The US Lost Control On Debt Market Growth? Unbridled debt expansion at the nucleus of rising debt inequality in the United States. US total credit market debt now over 3 times larger than annual GDP Europe’s Creeping Bank Run: Bail-In Fears Grow For Big Depositors In Euro Periphery Expected Rotation out of …
Odds ‘n Sods:
G.G. flagged this: Extreme Solar Storms Could Destroy Earth’s Power Grids o o o In Case of Emergency: My Cellphone Knows What to Do o o o Indonesia Readies Mass Production of Drones. Coincidentally, I described their Wulung drones in my upcoming novel Expatriates: A Novel of the Coming Global Collapse. (It will be released on October 1, 2013. Please wait until the release date to order your copy. Thanks!) o o o Has Motorization in the U.S. Peaked? o o o This link bears repeating: Informed Christians New Disaster Crash Course
Jim’s Quote of the Day:
"If you have ten thousand regulations, you destroy all respect for the law." – Winston Churchill
Notes from JWR:
We appreciate your patience, while we rebuild the blog site. — Mike Williamson’s latest book Tour of Duty: Stories and Provocations will be released on August 6th. Mark your calendar!