Day: September 11, 2014

Notes for Thursday – September 11, 2014

September 11th is of course the anniversary of the 2001 Al Qaeda attacks on the U.S. , but it is also the anniversary of the Benghazi Embassy attacks, in 2012. Please remember the sacrifice of J. Christopher Stevenson, Sean Smith, and CIA (former Navy SEAL) agents Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty. Between them, Woods and Dohery reportedly dropped at least 60 of the attackers, before their position was overwhelmed. Please also remember the spineless worms in Washington, D.C. who decided to not back up the embassy staff when they were in dire need of help. Eventually, they will pay for …


Flying The Coop, by E.A.

The dog days of summer are here, and the start of a new school year is fast approaching. For many, our sons and daughters will “Fly the Coop” and begin another chapter in their life as a freshman in a college far from the nest they grew up in. Their nest, our home, felt safe. They had us for guidance, to prepare meals for them, to do their laundry, to nurture and teach them, and above all to keep them safe. Now, they’re off to explore the world. Both the student and the parent(s) are naturally nervous, apprehensive, and maybe …


Letter Re: An Essential Prep, The Outhouse

Mr. Hugh, The post about outhouses is very good. Living in a rural area, I’ve seen many homes that still have outhouses, even though they have “indoor plumbing”. They are very handy in emergencies. I’ve followed this blog for many years. I have a plan in mind that I’ve not seen posted here. I have a septic system installed at my home. It is the older version that has a concrete tank, and “field lines” that are buried in washed gravel to allow the “treated water” to be absorbed into the ground. This system does not require power to operate. …


Economics and Investing:

Unified Savings and Accountability Act Includes Coin Related Provisions. – K.N. Just as I predicted, the days of the penny and nickel appear to be numbered. – JWR o o o RadioShack plunges after brokerage cuts price target to $0. – T.P. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Government Health Care Inc: The Chart Which Explains It All A Historic First: Bank Of Japan Monetizes Debt At Negative Rates How the China Boom Unravels: One Person at a Time Mortgage Applications Plunge To 14-year low


Odds ‘n Sods:

Water Wars: What It Will Be Like When Your Tap Runs Dry. – B.B. Range wars over water are nothing new to the southwest U.S. Unfortunately, this time around, the urban populations hang in the balance. – HJL o o o With all due apologies to Jeff Foxworthy, you might have an idiot government if… 11 Ways You Know You Live In A Country Run By Idiots. – B.C. o o o Detroit Firefighters Use a Creative Tool to Stay on Top of Fires. – D.S. o o o DHS will ask stores to watch customers’ buying habits for terrorist …