Day: April 27, 2014

Notes from HJL:

The format is basically complete on the blog, as of today. We still have a small bit of cleanup to perform regarding fonts and such, as well as a few articles that did not import very well. I’ll be taking care of those little niggly details over the coming weeks. For those who are on mobile devices though, you should be aware that the site performs differently than it did before. Rather than showing the whole page that you have to zoom and scroll around on, this format is termed “responsive”. Depending on the size of your display screen, the …


Preparedness For Teenagers, by A.H. – Part 2

The next part of my personal development of a preparedness-based lifestyle started with acquiring goods. Whether you are living with your parents, in a dormitory, or on your own, you have the ability to stock up on preparedness essentials. The main areas I have found easiest to begin with include information, food, water, and medical/sanitation supplies. Some areas that followed include tools, heat/light sources, communication, and firearms. Remember: Don’t get overwhelmed; it can take awhile to acquire various goods, but they will provide comfort and help you survive in the future, no matter what stage you are in. Something is …


Letter Re: Alternate Lighting

Hugh, I’d like to tell you about a product I recently bought at Costco the other day. I have no stake in the company. It’s from Sunforce; it’s a 80 LED solar motion light. It has 900 lumens output from 80 white LEDs. It has a separate solar panel that’s connected by a 15 foot cord to a battery pack in the light fixture. It has a motion detector and a three position switch: on, off, auto. I charged the batteries for three days, per the instructions for the initial charge. I put the switch in “on” position, and it …


Economics and Investing:

Fruit of the Loom to close Jamestown plant, lay off all 600 workers. They are still going to be making t-shirts and underwear. They will just be made in Honduras from now on. – J.W. o o o Why would the world’s largest nation want this “ancient relic”? China Takes Steps To Further Conceal Gold Holdings . – J.W. o o o Items from The Economatrix: The Comprehensive Guide On Why You Will Never Retire Living The Way You Do: Examining The Typical $50,000 Household Budget And Why Most Americans Have Nothing To Very Little Saved For Retirement. Housing Won’t …


Odds ‘n Sods:

An interesting take on a traditional celebration: Survivalist Seder. – G.G. o o o The Volatility of War, the Promise of Gold. – B.R. o o o Firearms applications surge, swamp registration system. – G.G. o o o U.S. judge rules search warrants extend to overseas email accounts. – G.P. This is really about giants like Microsoft and Google storing e-mail deliberately out of the reach of the U.S. government, but it is a typical government overreach. The U.S. is now asserting dominion over foreign governments. o o o The Vicious Cycle of Apathy Towards Tyranny in Amerika. – J.W.