Hugh’s Quote of the Day:
“Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm.” – James Madison
Month: July 2014
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Notes for Sunday – July 13, 2014
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 House freeze dried assorted entrees in #10 cans, courtesy of Ready Made Resources (a $350 value), A $300 gift …
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Arming Your Neighborhood in a World Gone Feral, by E.M.
I occasionally prowl prepper forums to read the opinions being expressed on various survival-related matters. Some people offer opinions that provide excellent insight into a particular problem or concern. Other people offer opinions that reveal profoundly weird or nonsensical views about issues. Of course, that situation certainly isn’t limited to the field of preparedness. I recently saw a posting on a forum by someone who asked whether, in making his preparations for a possible societal collapse, he should acquire “pass out” guns to hand out to his neighbors who, though mildly interested in survival matters when he discussed it with …
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Letter Re: Tuberculosis
I read the TB article linked to at SurvivalBlog. The comment section in it explains why we have a problem– all NYT liberals wanting to save the world… Charity, while noble, should be private and personal. (I am not an organized church believer, so even that meets with my disdain, as example the harboring of the illegals being advanced by so called church “Christians” now, all Marxists in sheeps clothing….) The influx of illegals now will cause a health crisis so that should be the number one concern; close the borders. Thank you for all the work you do. I …
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Economics and Investing:
Guest Post: How To Find Shelter From The Coming Storms? – D.C. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Oil Supply Risks For 2015 ‘Extraordinarily High’ Portuguese Bank Crisis Is The Tip Of The Iceberg Housing Bubble 2.0: Chinese Cash Floods The Upper-End Bubbles, Bubbles Everywhere
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Odds ‘n Sods:
Another article on Nagin: Gun-Confiscating Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison – D.C. o o o Man Who Shot at Cops During No-Knock Raid Acquitted on All Charges . – T.P. o o o Another victim/target rich environment for criminal activity: Store Ignores Obvious Signs, Goes Overboard With Its Anti-Gun Policy – JBG o o o I am not one for these kind of shows. However, this one is worth watching. It shows just how screwed up the justice system is. Despite the fact that a strong body of evidence and human evidence …
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Hugh’s Quote of the Day:
“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.” – James 1:12(KJV)
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Notes for Saturday – July 12, 2014
Ready Made Resources has just increased the discount on Mountain House’s favorite entrees from 32 to 40%. o o o Scot Frank Erie, SurvivalBlog’s Field Gear Editor also weighed in on the discussion about Basementless Storage with this comment: “Since I have the issue of lack of storage in air conditioned space and in a hot and humid climate, I have followed this closely on the Blog. I wanted to suggest a couple of comments. The Zeer type pot requires dry air to function. It probably won’t work in the Southeast. I remember being excited to read about them and …
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Why You Need a Net in Your BOB, by JRV
Much of today’s survival discussion focuses on storing freeze-dried and canned foods and hunting game with guns. For the long term we can grow gardens, resume agricultural food production, and keep domesticated animals, just like our ancestors did in the 1800’s. However, what can we do for short-term food, without the stores, garden harvest, and chicken coops? One positive scenario is we can learn how to be good foragers and hunter-gatherers. An advantage of hunter-gatherer hunting techniques for today’s survivalist is that they are quiet. Trapping a rabbit in a snare or a net trap doesn’t give away your position …
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Letter Re: So You Think Starting a Garden Will Be Easy After TEOTWAWKI
Dear Editor, I just wanted to add some thoughts regarding your recent article on starting a garden now. I grew up in the Midwest, and our family had one and sometimes two gardens. We grew a variety of vegetables, and we canned and froze whatever we didn’t eat. After I moved away and eventually moved into a city, I got out of the habit of having a garden. My travels took me from Iowa to Minnesota, back again, and eventually to Texas. This year my wife and I decided to grow a small garden. We have a home in the …
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Economics and Investing:
The Only Prescription for a Real Economic Recovery o o o Janet Yellen Is Out Of Touch With Reality, Inflation Is NOT Just Noise o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Video: Chris Martenson-People Will Be Wiped Out In Coming Crash Bulgaria Tries To Contain Bank Run Japan Economics Minister Warns Of Premature QE Exit, Sees Room For More Easing Winning Currency War Fails to Deliver Spoils for Japan Business- It Took That Long To Figure This Out?
Odds ‘n Sods:
Three months, and counting, to release of Atlas Shrugged, Part 3! o o o More Concealed Carriers = Less Violent Crime, Study Shows. – H.L. o o o Another reason why homeschooling is so important. Without even realizing it, the author has made a strong case for homeschooling. Our public schools are not designed to help your child get the most from their education; they are designed from the ground up to ensure conformity. Why so many kids can’t sit still in school today. – P.M. o o o Border Patrol Warns MS-13 Using Nogales Processing Center as Recruitment Hub. …
Hugh’s Quote of the Day:
“Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.” Psalm 130:7-8 (KJV)
Notes for Friday – July 11, 2014
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 House freeze dried assorted entrees in #10 cans, courtesy of Ready Made Resources (a $350 value), A $300 gift …
Preparing to Prevent and Treat Parasitic Infections, by G.L.
(Disclaimer: non-medical, non-expert author) I spent nearly eight months in Mexico as a graduate student. One weekend a group of us took a trip to Guanajuato to visit the historic city, enjoy some good food, and see the silver mines and natural mummies. I was not exactly a veteran international traveler, but I was not a rookie either, having traveled several times to my wife’s home country of Venezuela, including trips to areas well outside of the larger cities. I was aware of the hazards of international travel, from petty crime to yellow fever to unsanitary water and food. I …