Notes for Tuesday – September 09, 2014

On September 9, 1492, Columbus’ fleet set sail west. The rest, you know as history, or is that revisionist history? o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 54 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $12,100+ 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, …




We Aren’t All Farmers, Soldiers, or Master Gardeners, by Sootgrinder

I would like to share some of my observations, feelings, and plans for dealing with the current and future difficult times that we face. As I have read and studied the survival plans and strategies of the fine members of the SurvivalBlog community, as well as other sources, I have frequently been overwhelmed and discouraged about my ability to deal with the inevitable trouble that is barreling toward us faster every day. I read the stories of people moving to a fully-stocked and well-equipped retreat with their ex-military buddies, who are also master gardeners, trained medical personnel, and have every …




Letter: Composition of Nickels

Hugh, JWR has previously spent some time talking about the conversion of the American nickel to use a different metal content, with predictable results on the value of the existing nickels. I have not seen any discussion of this issue for a long time. Any update? Is it still being planned? – R.H. o o o James, How about an update on the nickel page? Are we still good, or should we be looking for old nickels now? THANKS and God bless!! – K.P. JWR Replies: Surprisingly, the composition of nickels still has not yet changed, but I do expect …




News From The American Redoubt:

Here is a new site dedicated to finding new homes for families who yearn for freedom: The Liberty Lover’s Guide To Life o o o Discuss Proposed Gun Laws in Idaho at the Star Meet & Greet. Ada County (Idaho) Tea Party is hosting a Star Meet & Greet on Wednesday, September 10th @ 7:00pm at Sully’s Pub & Grill. (Link to map) – RBS o o o Explosion burns demolition worker at former Frenchtown pulp mill o o o Yellowstone NP hits 2.7M visitors, on track for record year o o o Idaho’s gay marriage case before federal appeals …




Economics and Investing:

Europe Takes the QE Baton o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: A Gasoline Tax Map Explains Why The Cost Difference Jobs Still Biggest Worry For Home Buyers Revised: Japan Says Economy Contracted 7.1 Percent in 2Qhttp://finance.yahoo.com/news/japan-says-economy-contracted-7-1-percent-2q-002102022–finance.html The American Family Makes $200 More a Year Than It Did in 1989– Other great charts, too.




Odds ‘n Sods:

Midwest virus may be ‘tip of iceberg,’ CDC warns. – Time to break out the elderberry syrup for kiddos and educate your school on how to sanitize. (Think grapefruit seed extract and thieves oil.) – P.W. Also: Virus hitting Midwest could be ‘tip of iceberg,’ CDC official says. – G.P. o o o The New Terahertz Night Vision Can See Through Walls, Skin. – J.W. o o o The Obama administration’s response to the threat of ISIS recruiting inside the United States has been to release an anti-ISIS video over the weekend, featuring images of ISIS beheading people, blowing up …