Day: August 1, 2014

Notes for Friday – August 01, 2014

August 1st is celebrated as Swiss Independence Day, in recognition of the signing of the Federal Charter of 1291, which united Switzerland’s first three cantons. As of 2014, Switzerland has been free and independent for 723 years. Having a well-armed populace has assured that. August 1st is also remembered as the election day in 1946 that sparked the Battle of Athens, Tennessee, when returning World War II veterans took up arms to oust a corrupt local government that was rigging an election. o o o We are excited about round 54 of the writing contest as we have 2 new …


Round 53 Non-Fiction Writing Contest Winners Announced!

We have completed Round 53 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest! First Prize goes to M.H. for “Killing, Dying, and Death – Part I” and “Part II”, which was posted on Sunday July 27 and Tuesday July 29, 2014. He will receive the following prizes: 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 …


Preserving and Storing Food Safely – An Overview – Part I, by N.M.

Preserving food has become an important focus of many families. After reading this article, you will understand what is involved in preserving and be able to decide if it’s for you. Food prices are soaring, and food quality and quantities are decreasing. You can save lots of money by buying things on sale or take advantage of bulk purchases, because you can preserve the food and use it later. You will be protecting yourself and your family by having safely stored nutritious food in the event of an emergency, and you can help your neighbors. With all these pluses, it’s …


Two Letters Re: Killing, Dying, and Death

The article brings topics that ring very true in my mind. Having served years ago but not in combat, I realize how important the trust is of your fellow soldiers and their need to trust you. It can not be stressed more that you will never know for sure of that trust until the “chips are down”, as they say. (Watch “The Pacific” dvd series based on the book The Old Breed. It will give anyone uninitiated a glimpse of the physical and psychological horrors of war.) I have come to peace with myself and God with the fact of …


Economics and Investing:

Horrifying Worldwide Financial Destruction To Shock Investors. – J.W. o o o The Never-Ending ‘Recovery’ o o o Welcome To The NEW DARK AGE. – S.S. o o o Video and Text: The 20% market correction has already started, CDV o o o Asset Forfeiture – How To Steal Americans’ Hard Earned Cash With Zero Repercussions. – DSV


Odds ‘n Sods:

Our friend Tam over at the View From The Porch blog mentioned this amazing wingsuit video. o o o This Is What Is Going To Happen If Ebola Comes To America. – B.B. o o o Ebola outbreak may already be uncontrollable. – A.D. o o o Homeland Security Report Confirms Diseases Spreading at Border Facilities. – JBG o o o California drought: ‘May have to migrate people’. – G.P. o o o An excellent treatise on people willingly allowing themselves to be oppressed. Video: The End of Oppression – Part 2: The Game – B.B.