Day: May 7, 2014

Notes for Wednesday – May 07, 2014

From a SurvivalBlog Reader: New bill would change the definition of an antique firearms to Pre-1914 “Currently, any gun made in 1898 or before is deemed an antique, but the new bill would change that to 1913. This change would be significant because it would increase the number of antique firearms that could be sold and shipped without a Federal Firearm License.” Hmmmm….an original 1911 (built from 1911 – 1913), could cease to exist on BATF paper. What’s NOT to like ? Expect major squawking from “Bloomberg’s Bolsheviks “. – T.Y. JWR Adds: The “Antique” threshold has been artificially frozen …


Beans, Bullets and Band Aids, by Studioman

I have been involved in “prepping” for just under eight years. I received a rude awakening in ’07 when the housing market crashed and my house equity went completely upside down in a matter of days. I discovered my nest egg (my house) SUDDENLY was NOT such a great investment. Also, up until that time, we had been riding high with second trust deeds, earning upwards of 17% at times, using the equity from a HELOC mortgage to buy short-term trust deeds. Needless to say, trust deeds are a very, very high risk investment, so much so that the laws …


Three Letters Re: A Recent Experience On An Ultra-Low Calorie Diet

Hugh, I don’t think it was the calorie restriction which made him suffer those ill effects. I think it was the high soy content of the meals. Despite all the hype about how healthy soy is, the ugly truth is that soy is not that healthy. First, it is highly genetically modified, so it is nowhere near the original cultivated plant. Second, it is a false estrogen and plays havoc with one’s endocrine system. Even in a healthy person with no endocrine (thyroid) problems, that much soy can cause ill effects. I think it was the soy protein messing with …


Economics and Investing:

America’s Decadence Signals End of an Empire o o o Winners and Losers in the Inflation-Deflation Tug of War o o o Items from The Economatrix: The Number Of Working Age Americans Without A Job Has Risen By 27 MILLION Since 2000 The Disappearing Labor Force: Over 800K Americans Drop Out Of Labor Force. Since End Of Recession, Those Not In The Labor Force Has Grown From 80 Million To 92 Million. Workers Younger Than 55 Lost Jobs In April. It’s An Illusion: Here Are the REAL Unemployment Numbers


Odds ‘n Sods:

Todd Savage of Survival Retreat Consulting has launched a new blog: StrategicRelocationBlog.com, in cooperation with well-known preparedness author and lecturer Joel Skousen. I have great respect for both Todd and Joel. Be sure to check it out. – JWR o o o AAPS News May 2014 – Do Doctors Expire in 10 Years?. – H.L. First, the absurdity hit teachers. Now it looks like doctors are next on the list. I have been both a teacher and a medical professional (EMT-B). I can state with first-hand knowledge that I have never had a class (in a classroom) or taken a …