Day: April 2, 2014

Notes from HJL:

Today we present the first entry for Round 52 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $11,000+ worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate, good for any one, two, or three course (a $1,195 value), 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, Two cases of Mountain House freeze dried assorted entrees in #10 cans, courtesy of Ready Made Resources (a $350 value), A $300 gift …


Low Moisture Aged Cheese – Hard Food for Hard Times, by T.Y

Loyal readers of SurvivalBlog are likely well versed on the importance of food preservation and storage. Many of you have been practicing preparedness for some time and perhaps you are equally skilled in the art of water bath and pressure canning, dehydrating and meat curing. If you’re adventurous, you may even have experience making cheese. However, I suspect that most readers have not ventured far into cheese making and, those who have taken the plunge, have likely experimented with softer/fresh cheeses such as mozzarella, chèvre, ricotta and perhaps even camembert. Indeed, these are the cheese varieties that most aspiring cheese …


Letter Re: Picking a Primary Residence Location for Preparedness-Minded People

Sirs: Although the “retreat location” criteria has a sound basis and the stated criteria are good, just like buying a ticket on the maiden voyage of the Titanic, there is a serious overlooked flaw in the plan, which is the nearness to locals that are potential missile targets, such as Whiteman AFB in Missouri and Malmstrom AFB in Montana. One should not evacuate/relocate to an otherwise good area then find yourself downwind of a potential NUDET. As a former SAC pilot during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, I well know that things can get out of hand rather quickly, …


Letter: Russian Takeover in Ukraine

Dear Hugh, I am surprised that you did not touch on the tactics used by the Russians in the recent annex of Crimea. One of the first things the Russians shut down was the local Internet and cell phone communication. They were able to isolate the area from communications in and out. I thought CB and Ham radios were a thing of the past, but after seeing what happened in the Ukraine I am looking to set up a base CB in my home and a mobile in my Jeep. For Jeep owners, there are numerous after-market CB kits available …


Economics and Investing:

Why Are The Chinese Buying Real Estate All Over America o o o Items from The Economatrix: The Looming Retirement Train Wreck: Pension Issues, Lack Of Retirement Savings, And Extending The Date Of Retirement All Part Of The Current Economic Future. <<a target=”_blank” href=”http://www.marketwatch.com/story/yellen-feds-extraordinary-aid-to-last-for-some-time-2014-03-31-10103729″>Yellen: Economy’s Recovery Feels Like Recession To Many Mark Faber: The Old World Order Is Over $4 Trillion In “Fake” Euro Bonds Seized At Vatican Bank Martin Armstrong Warns This Is The Age Of Civil Unrest


Odds ‘n Sods:

US Farmers Face Planting Issues as Cold, Drought Linger o o o Is Alaska’s Jury Nullification Bill in Line With Founders’ View? o o o Whether you vaccinate or not, we have a problem. We have people suggesting that it’s the government’s place to tell us what’s best for our children. A Parent’s Response to The New York Time’s ‘Eliminate Vaccine Exemptions’ Goes Viral – H.L. o o o Video: Man found guilty after carrying replica bullets – T.J. o o o More information on the Montana ammo casing processor: Montana ammo casing processor raid recalls warnings of anti-gun agenda …