Day: July 24, 2014

Notes for Thursday – July 24, 2014

July 24 – The late Jerry Ahern passed away, today: July 24th, 2012. He is missed. o o o Today we present another entry for Round 53 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $11,000+ worth of 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), 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 …


Preparing for the Education of Your Children In A SHTF Scenario, by Professor Chad

The topic of education is near and dear to my heart. I am a father to three children, and I feel that parents should be, and usually are, the most dedicated and passionate individuals when it comes to the education of their children. I’ve made a career out of being an educator. I’ve taught students at varying levels (from elementary all the way up to the graduate level), and I’ve taught numerous children, including my own. It is something I take very seriously, and I think at minimum should be a mental exercise for all readers of this blog. When …


Letter Re: Frustrations of Prepping with an Unsupportive Spouse

Hugh, Thanks to the author for sharing such a personal experience that a lesser man would not own up to. I think it is important for both husbands and wives to feel that they are one flesh called by God to work together for His plan in their lives and their community. There is no physical preparation that can overcome a lack of unity in marriage. A dictator is not a good leader, and often spouses feel unsupported when they make unilateral decisions without considering the demands and strains it will place on the family. If you believe that a …


Economics and Investing:

The “Gates” Are Closing: SEC Votes Through Money Market Reform – A.L. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: This Time Is Not Different: Why The Market Is Heading For A Fall Consumer Prices in U.S. Climb on Jump in Gasoline Costs- Again Failure to Realize Why Gasoline is Rising Gun Buyers Scoop Up AK-47 Rifles After New Sanctions


Odds ‘n Sods:

China ‘seals off’ town after man dies of bubonic plague -and- Chinese Officials Seal Off ‘Plague’ City, Puzzling US Experts – T.P. This seems like a drastic response to a single death; even U.S. experts are puzzled at the action. Are they not releasing all the information? o o o A Military Approach To Survival Security – JFJ o o o This one left me scratching my head. They truly must be holophobic. I also wonder if the manager understands how truly little his life matters to the owner. Store Posts ‘No Guns’ Sign after Armed Customer Saves Manager being …