Notes from HJL:

Today we present another 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 certificate …




Learning to Adjust Your Preps for the Small Ones in Your Life, by SCP

I am probably your less than common prepper. I’m a working mom who lives in the suburbs of a mid-sized city and has a husband who just barely tolerates my prepping. Luckily for me, a lot of the prepping skills and lifestyle choices just come naturally for him; we just don’t call it prepping! I don’t know where exactly my prepping started, but I remember at nine years of age packing a bag with clothes and food for both my brother and me “just in case” Mom decided to finally take off from the abusive boyfriend. At the age of …




Letter Re: A Multi-Faceted Approach to Post-Disaster Information Gathering

This article was very informative, well written and pulled it all together for the reader. Good job! Radio communications has been a prepping priority for me from the days when the LAPD could be heard at the top end of the standard AM broadcast band by detuning the radio and scanners were just a dream. That aside, a recent experience of mine regarding the Plain Old telephone (POT) mentioned by D.C. might save some SurvivalBlog readers a few headaches. A POT has always been a prepping priority for me. I’ll try to keep the story brief without sacrificing detail. About …




Economics and Investing:

Why Is the U.S. Dollar Collapsing in Value All of a Sudden? – C.S. o o o Why a Soft First Quarter Offers Hope – EWS o o o Across the pond: How your taxes are REALLY spent: Millions to be sent statements showing exactly where their cash goes – and a QUARTER of it pays for benefits – JBG o o o Items from The Economatrix: Underground Commerce Is The Real Economy 9 Of The Top 10 Occupations In America Pay An Average Wage Of Less Than $35,000 A Year




Odds ‘n Sods:

Could Connecticut Gun Laws Spark Another Waco? – B.B. o o o That wonderful commie-state of Maryland has just gone off the deep end! The 2% of the population has just forced their self-important rights to trump the rights and safety of the entire majority. Time for all Maryland women to be aware of this law and the necessity of heightened situational awareness. This also means that any woman entering a rest room or locker room should now carry at least one form of personal protection. – L.S. o o o Fascinating technology for low cost/sustainable buildings..and it looks “futuristic” …